2022 Scholarship Application
Download the 100BMCI-2022-Scholarship-Application. This year’s deadline is April 30th.
Category: Events
2019 Excellence Gala – hosted by the 100 Black Men of Central Illinois
We invite you to the 10th Annual Excellence Gala hosted by the 100 Black Men of Central Illinois. Our keynote speaker for this year is 100 Black Men of America chairman Tommy Dortch Jr. Author – The Miracles of Mentoring: The Joy of Investing in the Future 2019 Inductee – The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame Awards to be presented during the Excellence Gala Include: Excellence in Mentoring Excellence in Education…
2018 Excellence Gala – hosted by the 100 Black Men of Central Illinois
Excellence Gala September 8th 2018 5pm -8-pm Doubletree Hotel – Bloomington, IL Keynote Speaker – Dr. Jermaine Ware Community Icon Award – Gary Moore TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE at: https://2018excellencegala.eventbrite.com
Blood Drive Friday June 22nd
100 Black Men of Central Illinois Blood Drive Friday, June 22, 2018 1PM – 6PM George Washington Carver Community Center 710 W 3rd St. Peoria, IL 61605 To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://redcrossblood.org (Enter Sponsor Code: 100). All presenting donors will receive a FREE American Red Cross T-Shirt courtesy of 100 Black Men of Central Illinois. All presenting donors will receive a certificate to Culver’s for…
2017 100 Black Men of Central Illinois Excellence Gala
Join us on Sept 9th beginning at 5pm at the ISU Brown Ball Room. 2017 Excellence Gala – ticket & info: https://100gala2017.eventbrite.com
U.S. Marshall to Speak
U.S. Marshall Robert Moore will speak with members of the 100 Black Men of Central Illinois on October 11, 5:00 pm at the Bloomington Police Department. The topic will address the challenges between communities and law inforcement. Mr. Moore is a Retired U.S Marshal who was appointed by President Clinton in 1994-2002 to the position of United States Marshal for the Central District of Illinois. He is an active member…
2016 Excellence in Mentoring Gala featuring Dr. Harold Davis
The “Excellence in Mentoring Gala” is an event focused on highlighting one of the core objectives of The 100 Black Men of Central Illinois, mentoring, and all the values and benefits that it offers to the community. Attendees will be able to see how The 100 Black Men of Central Illinois partners with local business and organizations to reach our shared goals of building a better community. Proceeds from this…
2016 Excellence Gala on August 26th
This year’s gala is on August 26, 2016 at the Doubletree Hotel. Purchase tickets here. Learn more about the gala and the mentoring efforts of the 100 Black Men of Central Illinois in this short video.
African American Hall of Museum Scholarship Award Winners
See the photos and bios of the Bloomington/Normal Scholarship Award Winners. AAHFM 2016 Scholarship Award Winners Photos & Bios
Dale Avery induction into the African American Hall of Fame Museum
Founded in 1987, the African American Hall of Fame Museum (AAHFM) maintains collections and exhibitions of African American life and culture. Each year the AAHFM inducts individuals who have contributed to African American History and advancement through outstanding service and/or community leadership and have given of their time and resources. This year, Dale Avery – president of the 100 Black Men of Illinois chapter has been recognized with that honor. Congratulations…