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[[logo]] ONE HUNDRED BLACK MEN, INC. ONE HUNDRED BLACK MEN [[image]] The Membership One Hundred Black Men, Inc., is an organization of men in business, industry, public affairs, government, the professions ... from throughout New York State, and a few from other states ... who share a common goal: improving the quality of life for Blacks and other minorities. The membership cuts across many lines and, purposely, touches a wide spectrum of activities and pursuits—in the Inner City, the suburbs and throughout the Nation. A group of determined men, consisting of public officials, businessmen, lawyers, retailers, government employees and others met in 1963 and organized One Hundred Men. Later on in the mid-1960s, at the peak of the Civil Rights Movement, the organization agreed in conference to identify with and support the Movement by changing its name to One Hundred Black Men, Inc. There was at that time a clear need to solidify and strengthen the Movement; and to help chart direction, collectively, toward achieving equity in public and human affairs. Over the years the membership has increased to more than 500; and it continues to grow. Charter members were in the early 1960s, and are today successful in their fields, individually, and they recognized the need to move forward positively as an organization. Purposes The concept was to organize, as a force, a body of outstanding men whose training, skills and experience qualified them as specialists in a variety of fields; and to focus their combined leverage toward achieving meaningful gains for the Black community: in housing, education, employment, health services, the professions, government ... everywhere such activities are of significance. Rationale It was clear to charter members in the mid-1960s, and it is even more so today, that power deals with and responds to power. Thus the organization proceeded on the basis that public officials, industry leaders and decision makers would—and do—appear before them with the foreknowledge that One Hundred Black Men articulates the aims, goals and aspirations of the Black community; and it is worthy of being heard. Technique Through forums, panels and open discussions; through questions and answers; and through aggressive follow-through, the organization has established and sustains a bridge between government, industry, the educational system, non-profit institutions and many other groups and individuals...and the Black community. Constructive dialogue is initiated and movement generated toward corrective action and change. Through the years, governors, mayors, U.S. Representatives and Senators, chiefs of police, heads of foreign governments, holders of and candidates for high public office, and many others have appeared before One Hundred Black Men and presented their views and positions. They have responded to hard questions directed to them by One Hundred Black Men, and addressed themselves to tough issues. The Community at Large has benefited from these ongoing exchanges. It will continue to benefit. Structure and Procedure One Hundred Black Men, Inc., is open to Black men 21 years of age and older through sponsorship by a member in good standing. The leadership includes a President, two Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, Administrator, and 18 members of the Board of Directors. An Executive Committee consists of all elected officers together with chairmen of Standing Committees: Arts Criminal Justice Culture Economic Development Education Employment Finance Health Membership Nominating Program The organization holds two meetings monthly: one, of the Officers and Board, and another including Officers, the Board and the full membership. The full membership does not meet in July and August. Chapters Chapters may be organized in a manner prescribed by One Hundred Black Men, Inc. [[caption]] Pictures were taken at a reception honoring Ambassador Andrew Young by 100 Black Men and Association for a Better New York. [[/caption]] [[2 images]] 362
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