[Black Organizations] 100 Black Men

Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by Leshell Hatley in Black Organizations, Scholarly Celebrations

The overall concept of the 100 began in New York in 1963 when a group of concerned African American men began to meet to explore ways of improving conditions in their community. The group eventually adopted the name, “100 Black Men, Inc.” as a sign of solidarity. These men envisioned an organization that would implement programs designed to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minorities. They also wished to ensure the future of their communities by aiming an intense number of resources toward youth development. These members were successful black men from various walks of life. These visionaries were business and industry leaders such as David Dinkins, Robert Mangum, Dr. William Hayling, Nathaniel Goldston III, Livingston Wingate, Andrew Hatcher, and Jackie Robinson.

100 Black Men has 116 chapters nationwide and celebrates their 24th Annual conference this year.

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For more information, visit: http://www.100blackmen.org.

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