100 Black Men of Las Vegas

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About 100 Black Men of Las Vegas

The 100 Black Men of Las Vegas was formed in 1999 by a group of prominent leaders to improve the quality of life and enhance the educational opportunities of African Americans in a unified, collaborative, pragmatic effect. Since its inception, the Las Vegas Chapter has taken great strides in membership growth to over 100 men in 2004. These men believe in brotherhood as the staple of the organization. While the organization is predominantly black men, membership is open to everyone who meets specific criteria.

Starting at the elementary level and continuing through adulthood, the 100 Black Men of Las Vegas reaches the youth in Southern Nevada through a variety of programs, which include Mentoring, Education, Health & Wellness, Economic Empowerment, and Leadership Development. From contracting with professional tutoring organizations to holding community meetings to inform and discuss issues relating to the educational environment in Southern Nevada. The 100 Black Men of Las Vegas continues to work with others in the Southern Nevada community to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities through our Health & Wellness program.

The 100 Black Men of Las Vegas will provide the community with mentoring efforts designed to provide added opportunities to elementary, junior high, high school and college students in need. We will achieve this by developing programs focused on improving the education, health and character of our student participants with the collaboration and support of parents, teachers, affiliates, and corporate partners. Our vision is to develop a best in class, measurable mentoring program and strategy that will result in significant increase in academic success, graduation rate, and self-esteem of our student participants along with improved community involvement and corporate fellowship.

Mentoring is the cornerstone of what the organization brings to the community—guiding youth in life experiences, fostering a positive self-perception and self-program, encouraging excellence in education, and pursuing positive life-long goals. Each national and international chapter is engaged in innovative mentoring programs that serve the unique needs of their local community.