History
The first chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. was founded in 1963. The organization was initially a loose association of nine independent groups located in different metropolitan areas. Successful businessmen from a variety of social, educational, and economic sectors came together for a common purpose ? to make a difference in the lives of African American youth and their communities. In 1986, these groups joined forces to create a national non-profit federation now known as 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

Since its founding, the "100" has grown to 106 Chapters with approximately 10,000 African American men committed to the organization's founding mission- to enhance the quality of life in African American communities by improving the educational, economic and social status of African-Americans. The organization now serves more than 125,000 youth annually through its mentoring, training and development programs.

JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER
"Real Men Giving Real Time"

The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc., the Jacksonville Chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., was founded in September 1991 under the principal that Black Men can make a positive impact on the young Black males in our community of Jacksonville. The chapter set out to engage in those activities that would improve the rate of success for our young Black males by encouraging and inspiring them to recognize the importance of a quality education as the spring board to becoming productive members of society.

The Jacksonville chapter is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws, rules and regulations of the state of Florida. We are a group of Black men who volunteer their time and talents to provide training and mentorship programs for the youth. The chapter seeks, provides and acts to facilitate the process of educational, economic and social mobility to improve the quality of life for African American males as they transition from boyhood to manhood.

Please join us as we engage in a "Partnership for Positive Change."

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