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100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. New Member Pinning Novemeber 9, 2009

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. New Member Pinning Novemeber 9, 2009

Picture Left to Right - Henry Holley, Past President 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Caron Washington, New Member, Phil Andrews, President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., and Maurice Perkins, Past President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., was established in 1974 and incorporated the same year as a non-profit organization. The purpose of the organization is to improve the quality of life in Nassau-Suffolk Counties.

The organization supports Four For the Future; Mentoring, Education, Health & Wellness and Economic Development. The membership of OHBMLI is composed of men who demonstrate excellence in a broad range of professional endeavors.

Phil Andrews has been named president for the 2009 - 2001 Term.

The Headquarters of 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. is located at 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, New York 11550. You may contact the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. via email @ obmli@verizon.net

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. 2009 Candidate's Forum

On October 14, 2009 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. presented it's Annual Candidate's Forum at our headquarters location 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, New York 11550.

Candidates in attendance were Carrie Solages, Legislator Kevan Abrahams, Counwoman Dorothy Goosby, Derek Partee, Robert Troiano, and Elton McCabe.

For more information on the programs and activities of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. you may contact us at 100 Black Men of LI, Inc. 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, New York 11550 or email us at obmli@verizon.net

One Hundred Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Fall Luncheon "Mentoring for Tommorrow's Leaders" A Huge Success

On Saturday, October 24, 2009, the One Hundred Black Men of Long Island Inc. honored two distinguished individuals for their extraordinary achievements and contributions to the improvement of educational services in our communities. The honorees were Mr. Reginald Stroughn of The Hempstead School District and Mrs. Mary Adams Chairperson Board of Trustees Nassau Community College.

These individuals were recognized and celebrated at the “Mentoring for Tomorrow’s Leaders" Luncheon. Professor Leonard Jeffries, Chairman of the African American Studies Department at City University of New York was the Keynote Speaker and Michael Coleman of News12 served as Master of Ceremonies for the event.


The One Hundred Black Men organization of Long Island is one of several chapters nationwide. The purpose of the organization is to give back to the community 100% effort in rebuilding and strengthening our communities economically, socially and politically. Youth initiatives have been of primary focus in recent years as has the imperative to address the economic plight of Long Island communities.

Proceeds from the affair benefit the goals and objectives of our African American History Bowl, various, mentoring programs, as well as several endowments at Hofstra University, Adelphi University, SUNY at Farmingdale and Nassau Community College.

The Awards Luncheon was held at the Long Island Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, in Uniondale, New York.

For more information on the programs and activities of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. please contact us at 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. headuarters located at 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, New York 11550. You may also contact us via email @ obmli@verizon.net

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. is the second oldest chapter of 100 Black Men of America.

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. General Membership Meeting & New Member Pinning & Let's Talk About It - Health & Wellness Series

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. General Membership Meeting & New Member Pinning & Let's Talk About It - Health & Wellness Series


Picture - Reynold Diaz, Health & Wellness Chairman - 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.

On November 11, 2009 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. held it's montly general membership meeting. The guest speaker was Reynold Diaz, Chairman of the Health & Wellness Committee, and the topic was "The Immune System. Health & Wellness is part of 100 Black Men of America's Four for the Future - Mentoring, Education, Health & Wellness and Economic Development.

Four new members were inducted into the organization - Dr. Ivelaw Griffith, York College - Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith is Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at York College of The City University of New York. He also holds the rank of Professor of Political Science and is a specialist on Caribbean and Inter-American security, drugs, crime, and terrorism issues. Dr. Griffith has published seven books, including Strategy and Security in the Caribbean (Praeger 1991), Drugs and Security in the Caribbean (Penn State University Press 1997), and Caribbean Security in the Age of Terror (Ian Randle Publishers 2004)., Caron Washington, Warren Woodberry,Jr., and Deron Tucker, Esq.

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. is the second oldest chapter of 100 Black Men of America.