The mission of 100 Black Men of Louisville, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportuniteis for all African Americans.

The overall concept of the “100” began in New York in 1963 when a group of concerned African American men began to meet to explore ways they could improve conditions in their community for young males. The group eventually adopted the name, the “100 Black Men” as a sign of solidarity. These visionaries were business and industry leaders such as David Dinkins, Robert Mangum, Dr. William Hayling, Nathaniel Goldston III, Livingston Wingate, Andrew Hatcher, and Jackie Robinson. Subsequently, this idea was duplicated in other cities and to date there are 118 chapters worldwide.

As the 100 Black Men of Louisville, Inc. we envision a future where the strength of our youth development programs and the collective partnerships with our communities and schools, positively impact the mental, physical, moral, and spiritual development of young people.

annual scholarship awards to deserving matriculating students who will be full-time students at accredited, post-secondary institutions based on 100 Black Men of America, Inc. eligibility criteria. Scholarship dollars assist youth in completing educational goals by providing resources to offset expenses associated with tuition, books and housing. The scholarship program allows the 100 to identify potential youth leaders in our local communities and motivates them to achieve academic and community service excellence.