Improving the quality of life of our communities, and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African-Americans.

Value statement -The 100 Black men of America, Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of the African-American community based on the following precepts: respect or family spirituality, justice and integrity.

The 100 black men of America, inc., seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create an environment where our children are motivated to achieve and to empower our people to become self-sufficient share holders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve.

• The 100 Black Men of America was formed in 1963 in New York City.
• Black Police Officers were not afforded the same privileges as their white counterparts.
• The organization was formed to give support and to advise the community.
• The Organization agreed upon the name of 100 Black Men as a symbol of solidarity.
• Chapters in other cities followed.
• Federation of nine chapters came together to form 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
• First National Convention - Held in Atlanta, Georgia, 1987.
• We now have 106 chapters in the organization with which includes 7 international chapters. We cover 32 states in the United States of America.
• Birmingham, England
• Senegal, Dakar, West Africa
• Kingston, Jamaica
• Nassau, Bahamas
• London, England
• St. Croix, Virgin Islands
• Turks and Caicos
• The organization has 10,000 Members and also Serve 125,000 Children and Youth Through our Mentoring Programs.

Dr. Joshua W. Murfree, Jr (Presented at the Mentoring Training workshop, Providenciales 2007)

Through mentoring the 100 way training program, our volunteer members become certified mentors, advocates, and role models for their youth.

• Traditionally, Mentoring has been defined as a one-on-one relationship between a youth and an adult.
• The process of sharing personal knowledge and providing consistent support and guidance to help a young person cope with diverse and challenging situations in their life.
• Mentoring is a two-way street.
• The mentee gains a role model and looks to the mentor for guidance in becoming a better young adult. The mentor gains a youthful perspective from the mentee, which add value to the mentor’s personal development
• A goal of mentoring is to have mentees gain the skills and confidence they need to be responsible for their own future, including an emphasis on academic and occupational skill.
• The result of mentoring is the total development of the mind, body and spirit of today’s youth.
• A mentor, according to the American Heritage Dictionary, is a wise and trusted counselor our teacher.”
• The word “mentor” has a Greek root meaning steadfast and enduring.
• Homer, the ancient Greek poet first coined the word “mentor” in his poem The Odyssey. The great warrior Odysseus knew he would be away from home for many years, so he chose a man named Mentor to be the guardian and tutor of his son. Thus, mentor came to mean any trusted counselor or guide.
• A mentor encourages his/her mentee to think, act and evaluate.
• A mentor praises, prods, connects and listens.
• A mentor helps a young person identify and develop his/her potential and shape his/her life.
• A mentor encourages the mentee to use his/her strengths, follow dreams and accept challenges.

• Believes that mentoring is building a two-way relationship.
• Behaves as a role model for the mentee.
• Talks to the mentee about what is right and wrong.
• Projects wholesome values to the mentee.
• Takes satisfaction from mentoring because he believes he has something important to offer to the right mentee.
• Develops trust with mentee.
• Shows the mentee that he cares about him/her.
• Guides the mentee to behave appropriately when faced with various situations.
• Helps the mentee develop goals.
• Listens to whatever the mentee wants to talk about.

• Youth have a desperate need for positive role models.
• The change in the American parent Structure
• The radical increase of single-parent homes
• Increase in the number of working parents of two parent households.
• More preventive care is needed
• Support networks to fill the void left by busy or absent parents.
• Troubling Statistics:
  • Students drop out of high school
  • Teenage Pregnancies in 2004.
  • Unwed teenage girls get pregnant
  • Fewer girls are having abortions
• Systemic Problems impacting Black Males
  • Disproportionality of Black Males tracked into Special Education
  • Direct Correlations with diagnostic impressions of ADHD, ADD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, the administration of psycho stimulants and other psychotropic drugs.
  • In School Suspension
• 14.9% Increase of Black Males committing Suicide since 1997
• Juvenile Justice System
  • Arrested 7 times more than their white counterpart
• Admission to YDC and RYDC
  • Sentenced for long term detention for a lesser offense
• School Drop out Rate Increasing
  • BE MINDFUL: 16 YEARS OF AGE CAN DROP OUT OF SCHOOL WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES, BUT THERE ARE LIFE CONSEQUENCES!!!

• A process
• Mentoring unfolds over time
• Mentoring is a proven strategy
• Abell Foundation- Baltimore, Maryland

• Why become a Mentee? -Mentees participate in new activities and are exposed to divers environments through their mentors - -people they feel comfortable with and respect.
• Who are Mentors? -Anyone can become a mentor. People of all ages and from all walks of life participate in mentoring programs.
• Who are Mentees? - Youth who are in at-risk situations are probably considered the most in need, but anyone can have a mentor.
• How much does it cost to be a Mentor? -Its free to volunteer your time as a mentor. But, establishing a comprehensive mentoring program can range from $100 to $1000 per youth, depending on the scope of the mentoring program.

• Specific - Choosing a specific well-defined mentoring population.
• Measurable - We must be able to measure the results of our mentoring.
• Attainable - Chapter’s mentoring goals we set should be attainable.
• Realistic - Goals should be Realistic/Makes Sense.
• Target Driven - We must set a point to strive for. What’s your chapter’s target?

• Self-Identity
• Family Roles and Support System
• Peer Relationships
• Effective Expressions
• Setting Goals
• Career Development
• Life Skills
• Growth and Development
• Abstinence and Contraceptive Methods
• Substance Abuse and Violence
• Divorce, Suicide, Death and Bereavement
• Forecasting

It is not as costly as a jail or prison term.