100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc.

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About 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc.

The 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc. was formed in 1990 and is making a substantial impact in the lives of youth in Metro Jackson and the state of Mississippi. Our Four for the Future programs are based on traditional values that are keys to success in improving the life of at-risk African American youth in every reachable community.

Four for the Future outreaches four core elements needed in today’s African American communities in Jackson. The 100 Way Mentoring provides a means for the 100 to guide youth in positive life experiences. Education: annually gives hundreds of students financial assistance through out National and Jackson Chapter Based scholarship programs. Health & Wellness: promotes preventive health strategies through collaboration with churches, non profits, and civic groups to deliver health screening, and providing education on prevalent African American diseases. Economic Development: provides a resource outlet from Corporate, National, State, local, entities exposing the need for majority participation in technology and general business that economic opportunities can help with the success of entrepreneurs in urban communities.

The 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc. serves as a beacon of leadership by utilizing its diverse talents to create environments where youth are motivated to achieve and citizens are empowered to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of their communities.

The mission of the 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans.

The 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc. provides mentoring services across a lifetime to people of African descent to achieve education excellence, health and wellness, economic empowerment and leadership development. Our dedicated membership of real men giving real time through our Mentoring the 100 Way curriculum and programs make a holistic and sustainable impact on the quality of our youth, families and communities.