100 Black Men of America
Founded:
1963
Contact:
Dwayne Crawford,
Chief Operating Officer
Address:
100 Black Men of America
141 Auburn Avenue
Atlanta,
GA
30303
Phone:
(404) 688-5100
Fax:
(404) 688-1028
E-mail:
Dwayne.Crawford@100bmoa.org
URL:
http://www.100blackmen.org/
NPO Spotlight - 100 Black Men of America
Mission:
To improve the quality of life within our communities, and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African-Americans.
About the Organization:
In the mid-1960s, 100 Black Men emerged from discussions among a group of concerned African-American men, including baseball legend Jackie Robinson and future New York City mayor David Dinkins, who wanted to improve conditions in their community. By 1976 the group had added a chapter in New Jersey, and by 1987 nine local chapters had developed a national model and created 100 Black Men of America, Inc. "The 100" has since expanded internationally to London and Birmingham, England, the Bahamas, Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Senegal. Today, the organization has 105 chapters and more than 10,000 members.
Current Programs:
The 100 has four major program components — which it calls Four for the Future — that address mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic development. The organization's mentoring programs include Mentoring the 100 Way, a holistic program that uses one-on-one, group, and tag-team mentoring to address the social, emotional, and cultural needs of children between the ages of 8 and 18; Collegiate 100, an auxiliary organization of African-American college students that nurture young black males who have few positive role models; and Table Talk, a program featuring leadership development and college preparatory courses developed by the Princeton Review. The 100's education initiatives include a scholarship program, a student leadership institute, the Wimberly Initiative for equality in special education, and the African-American History Challenge. The group's health and wellness initiatives include Partners In Prevention; the Black Church Week of Prayer, an HIV/AIDS awareness program; and Let's Talk About It, a prostate-health program. And its Economic development initiatives include Chronicles of Black Wealth, Dollars and Sense, Financial Fitness for Life, and Job Readiness.
Web Site:
The 100's site features links to its chapter locations and chapter highlights, as well as information about its publications and upcoming events.
Funding:
100 Black Men of America, Inc. receives support from corporations, foundations, and individuals.
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