Breaking the Silence: Black Voices on Suicide and Survival
Suicide and mental health challenges are too often met with silence in the Black community. “Breaking the Silence: Black Voices on Suicide and Survival” creates space for truth, healing, and resilience. Why It Matters For generations, stigma and systemic barriers have made it difficult to talk about mental health. Breaking this silence is about more […]
A Letter from the Chairman of 100 Black Men of America to the Family of President Jimmy Carter
On behalf of 100 Black Men of America, our Chairman extends heartfelt condolences to the family of President Jimmy Carter. This letter honors his extraordinary legacy of leadership, compassion, and service, which continues to inspire us all. Read this heartfelt letter from the Chairman of 100 Black Men of America honoring President Carter’s life and […]
Meet Our Spotlight Member Jesse C. Swanigan
The concept of “The 100” began in 1963 in New York City when a group of concerned African American men began to meet to explore ways of improving conditions in their community. These visionaries included business people and industry leaders such as David Dinkins, Robert Mangum, Dr. William Hayling, Nathaniel Goldston III, Livingston Wingate, Andrew […]
Brace Godfrey Jr., A Visionary from Louisiana
Godfrey, Jr.’s name is linked to one of the most anticipated student competitions associated with the 100 Black Men of America. It’s only fitting that the name Brace Godfrey, Jr. receives recognition during Black History Month. Chair Emeritus for the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Curley Dossman, Jr., grew up with Godfrey, Jr. in […]
SUPER BOWL 2024 – Fireside Chat with Malcolm Jenkins and 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Chairman Milton Jones Jr. participated with the Players Coalition in Las Vegas on February 9, 2024. The Players Coalition was founded in 2017 by NFL players Anquan Boldin and Malcolm Jenkins. Milton discussed the Work of the 100, The importance of mentoring, and how organizations have and can […]
National Mentoring Month Celebrated by Elevating Exposure of “The 100 Way”
Three representatives attend the Mentoring Summit. The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. officially celebrates National Mentoring Month by sending representatives to attend the 2024 National Mentoring Summit in Washington, D.C. James Duke, the At Large Director of Operations for the 100 Black Men of America, Brian Willis, the incoming Mentoring Chair and Willie Beverly, […]
Celebrating The Life, Legacy, and Witness of Dexter Scott King
January 22, 2024 Statement from the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. The 100 Black Men of America, Inc., celebrates the life, legacy, and witness of Dexter Scott King, Chairman of The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. As the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, […]
Chairman Makes Statement about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., National Holiday Observance
This marks the 38th year that the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has been a National Holiday in the United States. We, the Board and Members of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., join the millions of people who rejoice over the accomplishments and impact that this great man had during his incredible […]
Chairman, Milton H. Jones, Jr., Issues a Powerful Charge to Its Member Network
My charge to you is first to E.L.E.V.A.T.E. and then replicate. The word ELEVATE has a special meaning for us in the 100. There’s a community-based call to action for every letter. But after we ELEVATE, I want to see us come together to replicate our successes. My charge means we leave no chapter behind […]