The “100” Black Men of America, concept has improved the quality of life and enhance educational opportunities for African Americans since the organization began over forty (40) years ago in New York.

The “100” Black Men of America was formed in 1963, when a group of concerned successful African American men seeking ways of improving the conditions within their neighborhoods. The group eventually took up the name, “100 Black Men, Inc.,” as a sign of camaraderie.

These men envisioned an organization with the purpose of implementing programs, designed to improve the intellectual development and economic empowerment in the lives of African Americans and other minorities. Their focus is based on the following precepts, respect for family, spirituality, justice, and integrity.

They aspirated to ensure the future of their communities by aiming a number of reliable resources toward what they considered the future of tomorrow “youth development.”

Today the organization has grown to over 106 chapters, with more than 10,000 members, servicing more than 100,000 youth participants. “100” Black Men of America, Inc., continues to edify the African American community, about the importance of education and economics.

The “100” does this through many youth programs and initiatives annually. Globally, chapters are engaged in ground-breaking mentoring programs that serve the distinctive needs in the chapters local areas.

The “100” mission, is to improve the quality of life and enhance educational opportunities for African Americans, members of the “100” and to continue to serve as a strong force in the world, by helping minorities particularly young African American males overcome cultural and financial obstacles.

“100” Black Men of America serves as a symbol of hope and leadership by exposing diverse talents to creative environments where children are motivated to achieve, and rise above cultural and financial setbacks. They empower people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of their communities they serve.

Members of the “100” have made outstanding progress, proving that African-Americans can and will be corporate leaders, community leaders and independent business owners in the world of commerce.

“100” Black Men of America, follow four basic principles including mentoring, education, health and wellness and economic development, no matter what the subject matter is the message is always the same, a lesson of life that youth can use to make a better future for themselves. Some recent workshops have touched on the management of money, resume writing and the educational alternatives minorities face after high school.

Mentoring is the basis of what the organization brings to the community, by guiding youth in life experiences, fostering positive self-perception and self-respect skills, while promoting academic encouragement and educational excellence. The “100” helps individuals to pursue positive life-long goals, through their simple but effective basis. The “100” Black Men of America mentoring initiatives include, Mentoring the 100 Way, the Collegiate 100 and the Table Talk.

The “100” Black Men of America educational programs deliver supportive services to the community, by helping the youth achieve their educational goals and plans through a number of agendas. They have implemented the African American History Challenge, STEP Tutorial Program, Wimberly Initiative, “100” Scholarship Program and the Student Leadership Institute.

According to The “100” Health & Wellness is a vital component to a thriving community. The “100” teams up with other non-profit organizations to promote preventative health strategies, deliver screenings and provide educational customaries on diseases plaguing the African American community.

The “100” put into service a quantity of health care and wellness projects including: Partners In Prevention (PIP), The Black Church Week of Prayer (HIV/AIDS Awareness Program), Set The Date (Prostate Education & Screening Program) and Let’s Talk About It (Prostate Health Program) to help erect those thriving communities.

The “100” put into action several economic development programs with comprehensive agendas that include numerous educational workshops. These sessions provide information that enhances and encourages business and employment opportunities to men of all races, ethnicities and ages.

Some of these agendas include: the Chronicles of Black Wealth, Dollars & $ense Youth Investment Program, Financial Empowerment Series, Financial Fitness For Life, National Internship Program, Your Pathway to Vehicle Financing and Money Smart.

Some of the organizations key corporate sponsors and partners include ADT, Aetna, Annhauser Busch, AT&T, Black Enterprise, Wal-Mart, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, Exxon Mobile, Georgia Pacific, General Motors, GMAC Financial Services, ING, The Ludacris Foundation, Miller Brewing Company, Prudential Financial, State Farm Insurance, UPS and Wells Fargo.

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