Members of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. invite business leaders, educators, civic organizations and citizens concerned about the education and development of youth to participate in this year’s breakfast. The 100’s Stakeholders & Community Briefing will take place April 20, 2011 in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta’s Centennial Ballroom located at 265 Peachtree Street, N.E., downtown Atlanta.
This is the organization’s annual community meeting where the Chairman and leaders of 100 Black Men of Atlanta will present the group’s major milestones over the past year. Proceeds from this event will support the mentoring and education programs of Project Success. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.100blackmen-atlanta.org. Seating is limited and the public is encouraged to purchase tickets early while supplies last. A coffee reception will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. followed by the Stakeholders & Community Briefing. Breakfast to be served.
Attendees will help make history as 100 Black Men of Atlanta reaches its 25 year milestone. Participating in this year’s Briefing will be the 100 Robotics Team, Troop 100 and Founders of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. Current and former Project Success students on program include: Elliott Ture, Clark Atlanta University, B.S.—Mathematics, Synergy Global Solutions Network Engineer/Director of Client Services; Jesse Brandy, Savannah State University, B.S.—Mass Communications, Tax King Express Marketing Director; Jazmine Carten, Alabama A&M University, B.S.—Accounting, University of Notre Dame, Masters of Accountancy, Ernst & Young, LLP Assurance Services; Kareem Pollard, B.B.A.—Management, Savannah State University, Mercury Youth Management Consulting, LLC Owner & C.E.O.; Najiyah McKinney, Booker T. Washington High School Class of 2011 & Posse Foundation Scholar; Vivian Stepp, Frederick Douglass High School Class of 2011 Valedictorian, & National Center for Women & Information Technology for Aspirations in Computing Award Recipient.
All Phase IV Project Success students graduating high school this year will receive special recognition. Three of this year’s graduates have been awarded Posse Foundation Scholarships and one is a Gates Millennium Scholar finalist. In addition, two graduates earned presidential scholarships to Florida A&M University, and another to the West Point Military Academy.
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. is part of a global network of chapters all focused on mentoring and educating young people. The Atlanta chapter is known throughout the international organization for their award winning Project Success program which has become synonymous for educating empowering and enriching the lives of youth and their families for 25 years.
About 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.:
The mission of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. is to provide support and improve the quality of life for African Americans, particularly African American youth in the Atlanta community. The 100 is one of the city’s strongest African American volunteer organizations focused on education, enrichment and empowerment. The organization’s community work is performed through its flagship program, Project Success, a mentoring and academic support initiative with the following components: The 100 Academy (Saturday School), Mentoring, 100 Resource Learning Center (100 RLC), Collegiate 100, The B.E.S.T. Academy at Benjamin S. Carson, Project Success Robotics Alliance, Family & Youth Empowerment Programs and Health & Wellness Initiatives. To learn more about Project Success, to volunteer, become a sponsor or make a donation visit www.100blackmen-atlanta.org.
