| The "100 Black Men" concept originated in 1963 in New York City resulting in the
formation of the One Hundred Black Men of New York, Inc. This group of successful men from the
disciplines of business, industry, public affairs, government and other professions decided to
combine their skills, experience and resources to improve the quality of life for African Americans
and other minorities.
 By 1970 the concept spread to the development of independent chapters around
the country. In 1976, our own Dr. William Hayling formed the 100 Black Men of New Jersey. The
development of these independent chapters later gave rise to the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. with Dr. Hayling
as the founding president. On May 27, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia, this newly formed organization introduced
itself to the nation during its first national conference.
The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc. (100BMLA") began its operations in 1981. 100BMLA is a non-profit
organization comprised of approximately 78 members. The 100BMLA was founded on the precept that we would
make a difference in the communities we serve by demonstrating our unconditional support for the enhancement
of education for our youth. Among the group's many accomplishments is the major sponsorship of the Young Black
Scholars Program ("YBS".)
As a result of our diligent efforts to improve the quality of education and increase the propensity of
African-American high school graduates receiving a higher education we now have the premiere education
and mentoring program in the State of California. This program is called the Young Black Scholars program.
OUR GOAL
We share a common goal: that is to improve the quality of life for Blacks and other minorities, and
thereby, improve the quality of life in the community as a whole.
OUR CONCEPT
Our concept was to organize a credible force, a body of outstanding black men whose training, skills and
experiences qualified them as specialists in a variety of professional fields.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Our talent and leadership focus on achieving meaningful gains for the Black community in:
- Mentoring
- Education
- Health/wellness
- Economic development
The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc. is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 civic and community based organization
that serves as a catalyst for the disadvantaged and underrepresented segments of the community. Its mission
is to improve the quality of life for blacks and other minorities through the enhancement of educational and
economic opportunities within the community. The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc. provide support for and
focuses on: mentoring, education, health and wellness and education programs emphasizing mentoring services,
economic development, scholarship and sponsoring of the YBS program.
The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the 107 worldwide chapters of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
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