100 Black Men of America’s Work Continues to Transform Communities Locally, Regionally, and Nationally

100 Black Men of America, Inc. Work Continues to Transform Communities Locally, Regionally, and Nationally as National Conference Comes to New York

New York, NY — March 29^th, 2026 — 100 Black Men of America’s Work Continues to Transform Communities Locally, Regionally, and Nationally as National Conference Comes to New York.

For more information on the upcoming 100 Black Men of America, Inc. 40th Annual Conference in New York or to register for the upcoming conference visit: events.100blackmen.org/event/40th-annual-conference/summary

Founded in New York City in 1963, the organization has grown into one of the nation’s most respected mentoring and leadership development organizations, with more than 100 chapters and over 10,000 members impacting more than 100,000 youth annually.

At the core of the organization’s work is its nationally recognized programmatic model, “Four For The Future,” ® which focuses on:

• Mentoring
• Education
• Health & Wellness
• Economic Empowerment

These four pillars guide the organization’s work in communities across the country and around the world, providing leadership development, academic support, health awareness, financial literacy, and career exposure opportunities for young people and families.

Local and Regional Impact

100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc., one of the newer chapters of the national organization, serves Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, and Richmond counties, and around Bronx Waters, and New York delivering programs focused on mentoring, leadership development, entrepreneurship, health awareness, and community development.

Milestones and Impact Highlights – 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

• Chartered as an official chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
• Provides mentoring and leadership programs for youth
• Partners with community organizations, chambers of commerce, schools, and nonprofit organizations
• Participates in regional economic empowerment and community development initiatives
• Hosts networking, mentoring, and leadership development programs
• Recognized by local municipalities and community leaders for service and community leadership

The organization has been featured in major media and news platforms including:

• Patch (Across New York and Across America editions)
• Regional community news platforms
• National organizational publications and announcements
• Newsday
• New York Trend Newspaper
• Herald Newspapers
• Harlem World Magazine

Recent coverage has highlighted the chapter’s involvement in regional initiatives such as Homegrown Heroes of Long Island, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to mentoring, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.

"The conference is an opportunity for the nation to see the impact that the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. and its network of chapters has on the world by viewing the impact that "Four For The Future" ® mission has on shaping the next generation of leaders. Phil Andrews, Founding President, 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

National Impact – 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

Nationally, the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. continues to lead major initiatives addressing education, mentoring, technology access, financial literacy, and economic mobility.

For more than four decades, the organization’s network of chapters has worked collectively to:

• Mentor and educate youth
• Provide scholarships and academic support
• Promote health awareness and wellness initiatives
• Support entrepreneurship and economic development
• Develop future leaders through mentoring and leadership programs

National Conference Coming to New York

The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. 40th Annual Conference will be held June 17–21, 2026, in New York City, bringing together leaders, mentors, educators, entrepreneurs, and youth from across the country.

The conference is significant because:

• New York is where the organization was founded in 1963
• The conference will bring national attention to mentoring and economic empowerment efforts
• It will convene leaders from business, education, government, and nonprofit sectors
• Workshops and sessions will focus on education, leadership, health, technology, and economic development
• The event will highlight the work of local chapters including the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York

The conference is expected to serve as a major national gathering focused on leadership, mentoring, and community development strategies for the future.

The Four Pillars – “Four For The Future” ®

The mission of the 100 Black Men of America is carried out through its “Four For The Future” ® framework:

These pillars serve as the foundation for programs delivered locally, regionally, and nationally.

About 100 Black Men of America, Inc. - Founded in New York City in 1963, the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is a national organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in African American communities, particularly for youth, through mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment programs. The organization has grown into a global network of chapters impacting tens of thousands of youths annually through volunteerism, leadership development, and community service.

About 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. - 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. is a chartered chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. serving Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, and Richmond counties, and around Bronx and New York waters.

The organization focuses on mentoring, education, health and wellness, economic empowerment, and leadership development programs designed to improve the quality of life in the communities it serves.