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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…
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.
The African-American Hall of Fame Museum inducted six new members during the 28th annual Red, Black and Green Ball on Saturday evening. Get the full story here.
See the photos and bios of the Bloomington/Normal Scholarship Award Winners. AAHFM 2016 Scholarship Award Winners Photos & Bios
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…
The 100 Black Men of Central Illinois is sponsoring a bus trip to Chicago for the 13th Annual College Scholarship Fair presented by the Chicago chapter of the 100 Black Men. This event has helped enable participating colleges and universities to provide millions of dollars in scholarships and grants, and thousands of college acceptances to attending high school students. Parents, teachers, and other stakeholders in the lives of students are…
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Read about the recent scholarships awarded by the 100 Black Men of Central Illinois.
On February 28th at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, 100 Black Men of Central Illinois President Dale Avery will be a guest speaker at 27th annual African American Hall of Fame Museum Red, Black and Green Ball. Learn more about this event here.
The leadership team from Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal partnered with the 100 Black Men of Central Illinois to present the Passport to Manhood mentoring program to select male youths in our community. The ‘Passport” program was presented in our local B&G Club in seven, weekly stages from Nov.-Dec. 2014 focusing on the core values required of our young men to overcome the obstacles they may face in their…