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LEADERSHIP, MENTORING, & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA, INC. 24TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(Hollywood, FL)
Atlanta, GA – May 10, 2010 The global membership of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., will hold its 24th
Annual Conference, Mentoring the 100 Way across a Lifetime, at the beautiful Westin Diplomat Golf Resort and
Spa in Hollywood, Florida, June 16 – 20, 2010.
This premier conference brings together the best minds in Business, Education, Law, and Medicine to provide a
positive platform for mentoring today’s youth, educating and training adults and empowering communities. The
24th Annual Conference will feature mentoring sessions on funding initiatives for mentoring programs, creating and
sustaining credible mentoring programs, measuring the impact of mentoring programs and a mentoring certification
workshop. “Sessions like these are critical to developing the army of mentors needed to provide guidance and
influence that is transformative in the lives of youth,” stated Albert E. Dotson, Jr., Chairman, 100 Black Men of
America, Inc. “In addition to certifying and developing mentors we are committed to providing tools and the
curriculum to grow programs that yield measurable results.”
The 100 Black Men of Greater Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. is the host for this year’s signature event which is sure to add
excitement and ignite passion for mentoring in the Broward County community. “This conference will bring a
collection of resources and brainpower to Fort Lauderdale for the purpose of galvanizing organizations, businesses,
and the citizens of community to build stronger families and empower communities in Broward County,” states
Dennis Wright, President 100 Black Men of Greater Ft. Lauderdale, Inc.
The 100 Black Men of Greater Ft. Lauderdale has been serving the Broward County community for the past 6 years
with 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale Leadership Academy, 100 Black Men Annual Bike Drive and the
recently launched “What’s Your Swagger” HIV/AIDS Education and Awareness Campaign. The local chapter also
partners with other organizations and programs to host events and programs throughout the year to fulfill the local
chapter’s mission and the national office goal’s for the Four For The Future™ programs, Mentoring, Education,
Health and Wellness, and Economic Development objectives.
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The 100 Black Men of America, Inc’s, membership totals over 10,000 and the five-day conference will attract
national and industry leaders from across the US and Abroad. “Greater Fort Lauderdale continues to be a hot destination for African-American conferences and gatherings. To have such a prestigious
organization as the 100 Black Men of America to choose to host their annual convention here speaks volumes. With
more than 3,500 attendees expected, the organization will leave Greater Fort Lauderdale with an economic impact
of more than $4 million dollars as well as national visibility with the many VIP’s that will attend this conference,”
states Albert Tucker, Vice President of Multicultural Business Development, Greater Ft. Lauderdale, Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
For more information about the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. 24th Annual Conference visit us at
www.100blackmen.org, or call us (404) 688-5100.
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About 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
100 Black Men was founded as an organization in New York City in 1963. The national organization, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. began with nine chapters in
1986 as a national alliance of leading African American men of business, industry, public affairs and government with a mission to improve the quality of life for
African Americans, particularly African American youth. Today, under the direction of Albert E. Dotson, Jr., the organization has 116 chapters, and growing, in the
United States, England and the Caribbean. Members represent a myriad of professions including corporate executives, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, entertainers,
elected officials, professional athletes, educators and men from numerous other professions that have created an international coalition focused on creating educational
opportunities, promoting economic empowerment, addressing health disparities and creating positive, nurturing mentoring relationships that extend across a lifetime.
Visit www.100blackmen.org for more information on the programs and initiatives of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. and their global network of chapters.
About 100 Black Men of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc.
The 100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Inc. is a non-profit civic and community based organization that serves as a catalyst for the disadvantaged and
underrepresented segments of Broward County. 100 Black Men of Greater Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. is a leader in the community with their Leadership Academy and
currently the organization has launched an unprecedented community HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign “What’s Your Swagger” to promote healthy communications
between youth-youth peers through social media conversations, and encourage two-way communication between teens and parents in Broward County. Visit the 100
Black Men of Greater Ft Lauderdale, Inc. at www.100blackmengfl.org.
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Saturday - 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2010 Issues Summit
Black Agenda:
From Crisis to Sustained Impact
Town Hall forum with educators, elected officials
and representatives from top
African American organizations will discuss solutions
to the issues facing Black communities.
Participants Include:
John Hope Bryant, Professor Charles Ogletree,
Albert E. Dotson, Jr. and more.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mentoring Workshop:
Mentoring the 100 Way Certification
Creating A
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Mentoring Cult
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Funding Best in Class Mentoring Programs
The Mentoring 100 Way workshop is an
opportunity for members and community
constituents as well as conference
participants to be certified mentors.
The workshop will further serve as a
comprehensive training vehicle for potential
regional trainers for the organization.
Corporate Sponsors and Foundations are funding organizations
with established programs. Gain valuable insights to securing
funds that will deliver sustainable program support this year and
for years to come.
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Education Summit:
Education on the Frontline II
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Welcome to Ft. Lauderdale Reception
Join the Executive Committee and the Greater Fort Lauderdale and South Florida
Chapters to kick-off the 24th Annual Conference.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Adult Workshop:
Mentoring the Village
Building a Firm Foundation
for Your Mentoring Program
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Youth!
Learn how to build a firm foundation
for your mentoring program by
exploring successful programs that
are impacting communities daily.
12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Salute to Youth Luncheon
This is what the 100’s mentoring efforts are all about. Register early and secure your
seating at the Salute to Youth Luncheon in order to see the event that showcases the
special talents, public speaking and organization skills of our mentees.
7:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Opening Reception / Literary Corner
Only the 100 can successfully combine one of their signature receptions
with a showcase of African American authors in a not be missed Opening
Reception & Literary Corner. Meet a series of authors, purchase autographed
books and enjoy a relaxing cocktail reception with conference attendees and
members from the 100’s global network of chapters.
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10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Plenary Session: 2010 Issues Summit:
The Black Agenda from Crisis to Sustained Impact
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
African American History Challenge Championship
Don’t miss the 2010 African American History Challenge!
This unique competition traces the history of African Americans
and awards the winning teams with savings bonds and
scholarships. Arrive early because this is another 100 event that
draws a standing room only crowd each year.
8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Grand Party with the 100
Saturday, June 19, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Community Empowerment Project:
Community Building through Inclusion
Join the 100 as we focus on educating and addressing the health
of the Sistrunk community. Activities include health and nutrition talks,
the set up of a farmers market and discussions to shed light on the necessity
for healthy foods and supermarkets in underserved communities.
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Dinner and Awards Program
• Dessert Party 9:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
• Old Skool Lounge with R&B Entertainment
10:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
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By popular demand, this event will be a Black Tie Gala!
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Wednesday, June 16th
Youth Party - Club 100
Featuring: DJ Skilz
Thursday, June 17th
Salute to Youth Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Daymond John
Moderator: Dr. Farrah Gray
Youth Workshop: Generation Digital
The Future of Technology
Youth will discuss current and future opportunities in
the technology field and see demonstrations of
cutting edge technology in various career fields.
Panelists:
Trey Songz, R&B Superstar
Maurice Slade, Universal-Motown
Earl Johnson, Myspace.com
Chuck Creekmur – Allhiphop.com
Youth Concert
Trey Songz
Friday, June 18th
Collegiate Workshop:
The Virtual Water Cooler - People
read you before they meet you”
Overview: Learn how to use social networks
to improve your personal and professional brand.
Prospective employers and other professionals
may read about you before they see you,
so it is important to pay attention to your
virtual personality.
Panelists: Maurice Slade and
Earl Johnson-myspace.com
Saturday, June 19th
Teen Summit – Bridge The Gap
Moderator: Kevin “Khao” Cates
Panelists: Fonzworth Bentley and Emmanuel Lewis
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Support Our Youth As They
Compete For Scholarships!
3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dollars and $ense Competition
NEW
TIME!
Youth from around the world will compete to
be awarded Dollars and $ense
Champion for 2010. Come
support students in the
championship round as they
present their investment
portfolios (business plan).
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
African American
History Challenge Championship
Don’t miss the 2010 African American
History Challenge!
This unique competition traces the history of
African Americans and awards the winning teams
with savings bonds and scholarships. Arrive early
because this is another 100 event that draws a
standing room only crowd each year.
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History of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
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.
Dr. William Hayling, a member of the NY organization, had relocated to Newark, NJ and sought to replicate the
100’s impact in that area. In 1976 Dr. Hayling formed the 100 Black Men of New Jersey. A movement had been
born. Men across the country began to form 100 Black Men organizations to leverage their collective talents and
resources. Chapters were formed in Los Angeles, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area, Nassau/Suffolk, Alton, and Sacramento.
On September 21, 1983, a three-hour meeting was held at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.,
among representatives from the Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, and St. Louis chapters. This meeting was to
evaluate the feasibility of establishing a National Organization for 100 Black Men. This meeting was held during
the annual weekend meeting of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Representative of St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area, Nassau/Suffolk and Sacramento met for a second time in Las Vegas, May 11-13, 1984, at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. The men engaged
in extensive discussions about the most effective structure to support the growth and governance of 100 Black
Men chapters.
The third meeting was held May 16-18, 1986 at the Flamingo Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. At this meeting it was
agreed that the best model for a newly-formed national organization was a federation governance model.
This model leveraged human and financial resources, and supported chapter growth while preserving chapter
autonomy. It was also voted that a National Steering Committee would include the Presidents of each chapter,
along with two members from each chapter.
A final meeting was held on October 2, 1986 at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington. Chapters represented
were: Los Angeles, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Atlanta and New Jersey. The chapters decided that the name of the
organization would be: “100 Black Men of America, Inc.”
The following individuals were elected as officers:
Dr. William Hayling (Los Angeles) President Moses Gray (Indianapolis) Secretary Oliver Lofton, Esq. (New Jersey)
Vice-President Jesse C. Swanigan (St. Louis) Treasurer On May 27, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia, this newly formed
organization introduced itself to the nation during its first national conference. Noted speakers included the late
Alex P. Haley and the late Honorable Maynard H. Jackson.
In 1989, Nathaniel R. Goldston III became the organization’s second National President and grew the organization to 43 chapters. Mr. Goldston used his business acumen and resources to expand the number of chapters and
enhancing the organization’s infrastructure. Under Mr. Goldston, the organization acquired its first national office
and its first Executive Director. Along with Mr. Goldston, Warren Valdrey (Vice President), T.B. Boyd III (Treasurer)
and Moses Gray (Secretary) served as elected officers.
In 1994, Thomas W. Dortch Jr. was elected the third National President. That year, he spearheaded an aggressive plan entitled Four For The Future™. Since that time, the organization has strategically channeled its resources
toward programs that support these important areas: Mentoring, Education, Health & Wellness, and Economic
Development. The 100 has identified these areas as being critical to the future of African Americans.
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Along with Mr. Dortch, LeRoy G. Walker, Jr. (Vice President), William L. Wimberly (Vice President), Hon. Roosevelt
F. Dorn (Vice President), Lonnie J. Carr (Treasurer), and Albert E. Dotson, Jr. (Secretary). In 1997, under Mr. Dortch’s
leadership the organization expanded internationally with the chartering of the Birmingham, England chapter.
Additional international chapters and interest groups followed including: Nassau Bahamas, Goree Island, Senegal, Kingston, Jamaica, U.S. Virgin Islands, and London, England. It was also in 1997 that the organization purchased its World Headquarters building on historic Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia. Also, during Mr. Dortch’s
tenure, the Collegiate 100 was formed to focus the next generation on mentoring.
In 2004, Albert E. Dotson, Jr., Esq. was elected the fourth President/Chairman of the Board and during his inaugural address he recognized the contributions of his predecessors. Dr. Hayling was acknowledged for bringing
the various 100 Black Men organizations under the single banner of 100 Black Men of America. Mr. Goldston was
recognized for his personal investment of talent and resources that grew the number of chapters focused on the
100’s mission. Mr. Dortch was acknowledged for expanding the organization’s resources and building capacity
for the 100 to carry out its mission. Chairman Dotson referred to their contributions as the Hayling Harvest, the
Goldston Gain and the Dortch Dividend.
The other newly elected officers in 2004 were Curley M. Dossman, Jr. (Vice Chair Operations), Frank Hayes (Vice
Chair Finance), Dr. Joshua W. Murfree, Jr. (Vice Chair Programs), John S. Kendall (Vice Chair of Operations) and
Anthony B. O’Neill (Secretary). Since 2004, Chairman Dotson has focused the organization on leadership and
delivering impactful and innovative programs in each of the Four For The Future areas.
During Dotson’s tenure the 100 launched the Leadership Development Institute (LDI) to provide a vehicle
through which members of the 100 could fine tune and enhance their leadership skills. The 100 also created their
Community Empowerment Project (CEP) which ensures that the city where the 100 convenes its Annual conference receives a social and societal impact that is sustainable by the community.
From 2006 to 2009, the 100 helped launch the National Cares Mentoring Movement (formerly Essence Cares)
to mobilize millions of able African Americans to take the lead in fulfilling our society’s spiritual and social responsibility to our children. The 100 expanded its focus on advocacy for responsible public policy, including sponsoring the Internationally broadcasted debate on urban issues among Presidential candidates Senator Barack H.
Obama, Senator Hillary R. Clinton and Senator John Edwards. The 100 has consistently increased its resources to
deliver relevant new programs and enhance signature programs. The organization is moving their mission and
strategic direction forward as it implements Mentoring the 100 Way Across a Lifetime.SM
Today the organization has grown to over 116 chapters with more than 10,000 members who continue to strive
to improve the quality of life in our communities and enhance the educational and economic opportunities
for African Americans. 100 Black Men of America, Inc. has more than 100,000 youth participants annually in its
mentoring and youth development programs. With a mission to improve the quality of life and enhance educational opportunities for African Americans, members of the 100 continue to serve as a strong force in the world by
overcoming the cultural and financial obstacles that have limited the achievements of some African Americans,
particularly young African American males. Members of the 100 have made outstanding progress, proving that
Blacks can, and do, excel as corporate leaders, community leaders and as independent business owners.
Annual Conference Locations
Atlanta (1987), Los Angeles (1988), Indianapolis (1989), Newark, New Jersey (1990), St. Louis (1991), San Francisco (1992), Atlanta (1993), Nashville (1994), Jackson, Mississippi (1995), Miami (1996), Atlanta (1997), New Orleans
(1998), Detroit (1999), Newark, New Jersey (2000), Atlanta (2001), Orlando (2002), Las Vegas (2003), Miami (2004),
New Orleans (2005), Atlanta (2006), Las Vegas (2007), Orlando (2008), New York (2009), Ft. Lauderdale (2010), San
Francisco - The Bay Area (2011), and Atlanta (2012).
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Mentoring Across A Lifetime will require more mentors, additional mentoring programs
and financial support. To learn more about this and other 100 Black Men initiatives,
become a volunteer or make a financial contribution visit www.100blackmen.org.
Mentors, along with parents and the community, provide a winning foundation for support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and positive examples for modeling. The members of 100 Black Men have a proven success record that What They See Is What They’ll
Be ® and that mentoring is a powerful tool for helping young people fulfill their potential.
A FoundAtion For SucceSS
Mentoring Training & Certification • Mentoring Summits • Peer Mentor Development
Family Mentor Development • Counseling and Skills Development
Behavior Management • Communications Skills Training • Leadership Development
In addition to delivering a core curriculum through their global network of chapters,
the 100 Black Men offer the following training opportunities to members, mentees,
parents and civic organizations as they mentor across a lifetime.
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100 Black Men, through the signature program Mentoring the 100 Way ®, has
expanded services and programmatic initiatives to support, educate and
empower individuals throughout their lifetime. The global 100 network, which
grew from a group of concerned African American men who in 1963 dedicated themselves to making a difference in the lives of youth, has now harnessed its collective power to provide mentoring across the US, Europe and
the Caribbean. As members of the 100 focused on the critical needs of youth,
and the communities in which they live, it was a natural progression to provide
Mentoring The 100 Way Across A Lifetime.
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Mentoring the 100 WAy Difference?
Mentoring the 100 Way focuses on building essential skills needed to become
productive, contributing global citizens. Workshops for children and youth
include topics such as positive self identity and personal vision, life skills, social
and emotional skills, moral character, work ethic and lifelong learning. Workshops and training for the family and members of the community range from
health and wellness, generational wealth building and leadership development to current issues and best practices in education and mentoring.
The differentiation of the 100 from other youth-focused programs is a mentoring connection that is sustained over many years. Chapter programs include
mentoring youth from 8 years of age until they graduate high school. Many
chapters continue the mentoring relationship through their Collegiate 100 ®
programs. All Mentoring the 100 Way techniques are developed using SMART
goals (smart, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely) and the following mentoring relationship models are utilized:
• 1 to 1 Mentoring (one adult mentoring one young person)
• Group Mentoring (one adult mentoring a group of young people)
• Tag Team Mentoring (2 to 3 adult mentors assigned to a specific young
person)
• Peer to Peer Mentoring (youth mentoring youth and adults mentoring adults)
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The 100 is committed to mentoring and supporting individuals as they pursue
goals throughout their lifetime. Members are actively mentoring elementary,
middle school and high school youth. Though the Collegiate 100, students are
mentored and serve as mentors during their post- secondary education years.
Through their individual businesses and their employers, members provide
internship opportunities to collegiate students. Upon entering the workforce,
mentees continue to receive ongoing guidance and support from 100 members. In addition to mentoring youth, chapters
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he 100 mentors youth through a worldwide network of chapters.
Across the United States and Internationally, 100 Black Men of America,
Inc. and 100 Black Men International are positively impacting the
lives of tomorrow’s leaders through the 100’s signature programs such
as Mentoring the 100 Way and Collegiate 100 ®. Chapters also deliver
unique, innovative mentoring initiatives that are locally relevant and that
change the lives of tens of thousands of youth annually.
To attend a regional training program and learn more about Mentoring
the 100 Way techniques, to view the current Collegiate 100 chapter
locations or to learn more about the unique mentoring initiatives
chapters are providing across the 100 network visit
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he 100 Black Men of America, Inc. has been educating and
empowering youth for over 20 years. The original concept
of providing education and support to youth began with
a group of African American men in New York in 1963. Today,
hundreds of chapters work with local school systems, along with
corporate and community partners, to deliver educational support services and unique learning opportunities that assist youth
in achieving their educational goals.
As a leader in mentoring, educating and empowering youth, it was a natural progression for 100 Black Men to become partners and sponsors with
schools. In some locations, 100 chapters have charted and are operating
schools. The themes of achieving excellence and partnering with school
boards, parents and the community resonates across all these schools.
The 100’s education initiatives inspire confidence, create
cultural awareness and foster academic leadership.
To learn more visit www.100blackmen.org.
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he 100’s health and wellness goals are to raise awareness, provide access to health care and give health
information that will ultimately promote behavior
change resulting in a healthier lifestyle. The organization’s
Health & Wellness Committee provides leadership to
chapters as they establish health & wellness committees at
the local level. Through civic and corporate partnerships, the
100 delivers health education programs and free health
screenings in hundreds of communities annually.
To learn more about the 100’s signature health programs and view the
innovative health and wellness initiatives chapters are delivering across
the 100 network visit www.100blackmen.org.
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he 100 considers economic empowerment necessary in creating just
societies around the world. The 100 defines economic empowerment
as the ability to be self-determined in creating dreams, pursuing
them and ultimately perpetuating them by establishing the mechanisms
to sustain generational wealth. Program initiatives promote generational
economic self-sufficiency through financial literacy, family wealth building
and entrepreneurship.
Visit www.100blackmen.org to view samples of unique and innovative
economic development programs being delivered by 100 Black Men
throughout the network.
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he 100 Black Men of America, Inc.’s Leadership Development Institute
(100 LDI) is developing a core of leaders, throughout the 100 global
network, that are prepared and equipped to address critical issues
facing communities throughout the world. LDI Fellows engage in extensive
research in areas specifically identified to improve the effectiveness and
impact of the 100’s programs. Civic engagement includes participation in
public policy and advocacy efforts in addition to sponsoring community
town halls, issues forums and brain trusts.
Through balanced and comprehensive leadership skills training that
builds an individual’s capacity, as well as the collective capacities of the
graduates, LDI Fellows will strengthen communities for years to come.
Learn more about the 100 LDI at www.100blackmen.org.