The Young 100 Black Men of Los Angeles
The Young 100 is an auxiliary group of the 100 Black Men of Los Angeles. The Young 100 consists of young men ages 21-40 who are progressive, professional, and service driven brothers who have made it their mission to positively impact their community, break down barriers to traditional paths to success, and to make difference by taking action. The Young 1
00 is specifically focused on inspiring and encouraging one another, mentoring youth, and empowering their demographic with the tools needed to succeed. This group of leaders, the Young 100, seek to serve in style, take action with quality and class, and party with a purpose. Re:Defining Young Men of Color:
The Young 100 stands as a stark contrast to the media portrayals and societal expectations of young men of color. It is the mission of the Young 100 to exemplify strength, power, and manhood and to achieve excellence in all of their endeavors. Being 100:
A Young 100 member can be noted by his confidence and swagger, his decisiveness and dedication, his altruism and magnanimity, his aggressive ambition and intentional action. A Young 100 gives 100%, goes the extra 100 miles and keeps it 100. Mentoring and Making a Difference:
The Young 100 are dedicated to mentoring the underprivileged and underserved boys of our communities. They understand that the intervention of a positive male influence can change a child’s life. Becoming a member:
Any man ages 21-40 can join the Young 100. There is a membership fee and fundraising requirement. Contact [email protected] if you would like more information. Membership Privileges:
Access to a national network of powerful professionals, mentorship by successful executives, professional development opportunities, access to events, and the chance to make a difference and change lives. OUR GOAL
We share a common goal: that is to improve the quality of life for people of color, and thereby, improve the quality of life in the community as a whole. OUR CONCEPT
Our concept was to organize a credible force, a body of outstanding black men whose training, skills and experiences qualified them as specialists in a variety of professional fields. OUR FOCUS AREAS
Our talent and leadership focus on achieving meaningful gains for the Black community in:
~ Mentoring
~ Education
~ Health/wellness
~ Economic development
