THE HISTORY OF 100 BLACK MEN
In 1989, a small group of African American men and women held a series of informal meetings about the plight of our youth in the Greenville area and the quality of life in the Mississippi Delta as a whole. Questions were asked about what could be done to improve the quality of life for African American youth in the Mississippi Delta. The group unanimously agreed that the quality of life for the African American youth must be determined primarily by concerned and dedicated African Americans. Furthermore, African American Men must lead and play a vital and significant role in the process. The group resolved to form the organization now known as the 100 Black Men of the Mississippi Delta, Incorporated, as a non-profit organization.
"Behind The Youth Today for a Better Tomorrow"
About Us
100 Black Men of the Mississippi Delta, Inc. is a nonprofit community organization which was formed in 1989 to improve the quality of life for youth in the Mississippi Delta, with a Motto: "Behind The Youth of Today For A Better Tomorrow" the membership of 100 Black Men includes individuals from diverse backgrounds united in a common goal of making a positive impact in the lives of youth in the Mississippi Delta. The organization remains committed to helping youth realize that education can prepare them to become the next generation of leaders and to fulfill their hopes and dreams for the future.
OUR Purpose
The primary purpose of the 100 Black Men of Mississippi Delta, Inc., is to provide scholarships to inner city youth and provide ongoing community activities, programs and events designed specifically to enhance the social, economic, and cultural awareness of the community at large, while having its purpose to target poor and disadvantaged youth who, without assistance, might not participate in commonly offered community programs.
A PROVEN RECORD SERVING BLACK YOUTH IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA
Since the inception of 100 Black Men of Mississippi Delta, Inc. the organization has supported numerous activities and projects to enhance the mental, physical and emotional development of youth of the Mississippi Delta and to encourage the pursuit of academic excellence and positive career goals. These activities include: (1) Participation in the Greenville Public Schools Adopt-A-School Program; (2) Awards of college scholarships to high school students, now totaling in excess of $400,000.00; (3) Sponsorship of youth in the Summer Baseball League; (4) Mentoring of students in career development and academic excellence: including sponsorship of a visit to the Mississippi and African American History Museum; and (5) Support for Boys and Girls Club activities and fund-raising. Also, the Organization has sponsored an annual parade and community program honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as, participated in the United Way housing initiative program.