FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 20, 2020 CONTACT: Joel Wilson 267-238-2900 x3 joel.wilson@100blackmenphilly.org
100 Black Men Philadelphia Hosting Their Annual Youth Empowerment Programs to Mentor, Educate and Uplift Youth in Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA (November 16, 2020) – 100 Black Men Philadelphia, Inc.’s annual winter 2020 FREE programs: Collegiate 100 Virtual Conference (coed) 12/10 - 12/11/2020.
Our Open House for national coed programs Wells Fargo Sophomore Scholars Program (college freshmen and sophomores); Wells Fargo Junior Investment program (youth 6th to 12th grades); and Hands on Banking program (youth 6th to 12th grades).
Our male gender programs include Saturday Leadership Academy (boys grades 1st to 12th) and MANHOOD 101: Abundant Life Mentoring Program (young men 18 to 29) and run through June 2021 In partnership with Wells Fargo, State Farm Insurance, Ally Bank and many more the 100 will continue to establish and implement local programs to address career readiness among disenfranchised and disconnected students, increase the business acumen and competencies for participants in preparation for the workplace and marketplace and addresses the social, emotional, and cultural needs of our youth and young adults, ages 6-29.
“My name is Malachi Neal. I am a ninth grade student attending school in Philadelphia. In 2018, I became a 100 Black Men of America- Philadelphia Chapter mentee. The men at 100BMOA have taken time to show me positive ways to carry myself as a young Black male. They have shown an interest in making me better by giving me the chance to participate in activities such as an aviation tour and the African American History Challenge in Philadelphia and Las Vegas. Going to Vegas was amazing. I saw politicians, entrepreneurs and the rapper Common. I had a lot of fun. Being a mentee has allowed me to see Black men doing good things. When I needed a reference quickly for a school application, 100 BMOA came through for me.The news always shows us in a bad light. It's cool for me to see positive role models who have lots of different careers. When I get older, I know that I will have a support system to ask questions and get advice and resources. Having them in my life helps me know that I have that kind of support.”
“The Dollars and $ense competition was not only fun to participate in but enriching at the same time. Learning to manage our money at our age is essential for the future and I am glad this competition helped me learn more about finance.” - Melania Diah, “Dollars & Sense” Mentee, 15 years of age
More than (100) students, including over (50) youth from middle school to college, participate in our fall programs inclusive of workshops, group mentoring, and activities. Our youth have also heard and benefited from a diversity of life skills from over (12) guest speakers in a variety of professions..
This year’s sponsors included Wells Fargo, State Farm Insurance and Ally Bank. About 100 Black Men of Philadelphia, Inc. 100 Black Men Philadelphia has won the national 2020 Small Chapter of The Year Award and 2020 Trailblazer of the Year Award for our "Parent Academy" program. The current President, Mr. Joel Wilson will be completing his first year in office on December 31, 2020.
The Philly 100 was chartered in 1991 by Roland Jarvis and 25 other men who shared his vision and mission to make a difference. 100 Black Men Philadelphia, Inc. has five focus areas including mentoring, education, health and wellness, economic empowerment and leadership development. Their mission is to improve the quality of life within Philadelphia communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans. Since inception, the vision emerged and 25+ members impacting over 100 underserved, underrepresented minority youth annually in Philadelphia.
Visit www.100blackmenphilly.org for more information or 100bmp.eventbrite.com to register for programs and initiatives of 100 Black Men Philadelphia, Inc.
