About Us

The national organization of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is an organization born with the expressed purpose of improving the quality of life for African-Americans and other minorities. We work to accomplish this goal by empowering young people through mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic development programs. These programs nurture creativity, emphasize academic achievement and reinforce social responsibility.

The national organization was formed in New York City in 1963 by a group of black men with a common goal of pooling their resources to implement programs that would improve the quality of life for the people in their community. The founders sought to insure the future by aiming an intense number of resources towards youth development. In 1976 the New Jersey Chapters were formed and chapters quickly followed in Los Angeles, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and other cities.

There are currently 101 chapters and over 10,000 members worldwide serving community needs. The national president, Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., unveiled an aggressive plan during the 1995 national Convention in Jackson, Mississippi, to focus the organization. The plan entitled "Four for the Future," addresses four areas deemed critical to insuring the future of our youth and community at large. Since that time, the organization has channeled all its resources towards youth mentoring, anti-violence, education and economic development programs.

In July 1999, Dr. Prince Preyer, Jr. and Earnest L. Starks began exploring the creation of the Greater Huntsville Chapter of the 100 Black Men of America. The first meeting to seek affiliation was well attended and in December 1999 the 100 Black Men of America Greater Huntsville Chapter was formally chaptered.

It was introduced to the community on January 2000. The investiture ceremony was held at the Ernest Knight Center, on the campus of Alabama A & M University. Forty-one members were pinned and presented certificates of membership. This event served as the official installation ceremony for the chapter's first slate of officers.

All programs developed by the Greater Huntsville Chapter are aligned with and fashioned under the principals outlined by the national organization.

The 100BMOA Greater Huntsville Chapter is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of the African-American community based upon the following precepts: Respect for family, spirituality, justice and integrity.