100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. in Conjunction with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano Celebrate the Milestones

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100 Black Men of Long Island Inc. Health and Wellness Chairman KEVIN BYRD Receives Designated Honorary Street named for Foundation's Advocacy

100 Black Men of Long Island Inc. Health and Wellness Chairman KEVIN BYRD Receives Designated Honorary Street named for Foundation's Advocacy

Utica City Department of Legislation: Sponsored by: Councilmembers Meola, Giruzzi, Vescera, Testa, Marino, McKinsey, Colosimo-Testa, Zecca Bucciero Resolution DESIGNATE AN HONORARY STREET for 'KEVIN BYRD' RESOLVED, That the Common Council does hereby designate an honorary street “ Brown Byrd Lane” sign to be placed on both ends of the street below the Pond Lane signs. Hempstead, New York - 100 Black Men of Long Island Inc. Health and Wellness Chairman KEVIN BYRD Receives Designated Honorary Street named for Foundations Advocacy. KEVIN BYRD is a God Fearing Multiple Award Winning Entertainer/Global Prostate Cancer Health Advocate who's celebrating his 24th year in entertainment since 1989, at 31 Byrd is a true Super Star. Kevin Byrd is a Prostate Cancer Health Advocate and CEO of his own non for profit foundation called "BrownByrd Prostate Cancer Foundation" since 2003 located on 110 Wall Street, Manhattan, New York. November 7th, 2011 Kevin Byrd was appointed as the new Health & Wellness Chairman of Long Island on behalf the 100 Black Men of Long Island Inc. Kevin Byrd is the youngest male Prostate Cancer Health Advocate in the U.S; since his grandfather C. J Thomas died of Prostate Cancer at the age of 23 years old, and the youngest Health& Wellness Chairman of Long Island for the 100 Black Men of Long Island since 1974. Media Accomplishments Kevin Byrd's work has received National and International Media Attention in hundreds of publications (circulating millions of people worldwide) such as Epoch International Times, USA.com Special Media Placement, Newsday, Amsterdam Newspaper, Vibe Magazine, IFlow Magazine, King Magazine, Essence.com, Hush Magazine, Rolling Out, Urban Buzz Magazine, Parle Magazine, New York Beacon, Caribbean Life, New York Times, Hempstead Times, Black Star News etc. Kevin Byrd at 31 is the youngest African American male to have an Honorary Street in New York State (in the 21st Century). Rolling Out: "Kevin Byrd is one of the most prominent Prostate Cancer Health Advocates in the World" Kevin Byrd's work in February 2012 (for Black History Month) was honored and entered into the Congressional Record (Library of Congress) on February 2nd, 2012 by House of Representatives Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, and recognized his annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Observance Day Globally. Kevin Byrd has been honored by over 100 International Mayors/Government officials across the World and has earned more than 150 PROCLAMATION AWARDS (city state Highest Awards). Kevin Byrd's Home Town in Utica, New York designated a KEVIN BYRD DAY that's honored every October 1st& A KEVIN BYRD DAY in DeKalb County, Georgia for November 2nd with a population of over one Million Citizens. Kevin Byrd is nationally known for his portrayal as Lt. John R. Fox in the 2006 History/HBO movie "Honor Deferred" produced by Al Roker, starring Samuel Jackson and Bernie Mac. Lt. John R. Fox a WW II hero who killed 100 German Soldiers in the War died in action, and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor five decades after his heroic acts by President Clinton. The documentary picked up an Emmy/NAMIC Vision Award Nomination and garned great reviews. The likeness of Lt. John R. Fox was transformed into a G.I. Joe Action Figure by Hasbro the summer of 2008. Kevin Byrd in July 2008 starred in the Hit Bollywood Movie premiered on the big screen in India and selected city states in America by Award Winning movie producer/director Manan Kathora called "When Kiran Meets Karen" and Byrd was the only African American Male Actor who starred in the movie; which garnered national great media reviews. In addition Kevin Byrd starred as the Cover Model for the Best Selling Paperback Novel "Things In Between" by Nathanial Portis whose book is distributed in book stores nationwide including Barnes and Nobles and sold over 100,000 copies World Wide. Byrd currently is preparing for his Live One Man Show "RELEASE" DVD Recording in August 2012 at the Legendary Nuyorian Poets Cafe hosted by BET Comic View's Comedian Ardie Fuqua. The show depicts the six stages of development of men from the ages of 18 to 65 years old. BLACKSTAR NEWS, states, "Kevin Byrd gives an Oscar Award worthy Performance of "RELEASE A MUST SEE SHOW" To get more information and to join Kevin Byrd’s Fan Club log on to www.KevByrd.com and also now available KEVIN BYRD’S store are over 115 products for purchase at HTTP://WWW.CAFEPRESS.COM/KEVBYRD: Tee-Shirts, Coffee Mugs, Posters, and DVD’s! Contact the Brown Byrd Prostate Cancer Foundation 110 Wall Street 11th Floor New York, 10005 or call us @ 212 709-8335 for media interviews and speaking engagements for Kevin Byrd.

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.'s Health & Wellness Chairman Kevin Byrd Introduces 100 President at Black Street Awards

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Black Street's 1st Annual Awards & Celebration Video

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.'s President, Phil Andrews was honored at Black Street's 1st Annual Awards and Celebration. Don't forget to bookmark 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.'s website @ www.100blackmenofli.org

Black Street 1st Annual Awards Celebration set to honor Phil Andrews, President 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Celebrates 38 Years Serving Long Island Region

Picture: Front of Room - Left to Right: Bryan Barnett, Vice President of Special Events Speaks at 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Membership Meeting and Phil Andrews, President of 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. at right in front

Long Island, NY- 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. was founded in 1974 by a group of men from the Long Island region decades ago who believed that Long Island was ripe for such an organization, and today continues to fulfill its original mission.

Long Island, New York - The 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. was founded in 1974 by a group of men from the Long Island region who believed that Long Island was ripe for such an organization. Today the organization continues to take an active part of the community where its interest is at stake. The 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. is now part of an international coalition of 116 chapters, and is a membership body comprised of over 10,000 men worldwide.

The Long Island Chapter is the second oldest chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Since its inception 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. has been working in the area of Education, Mentoring, Health & Wellness, and Economic Empowerment. The four areas of Education, Mentoring, Health & Wellness, and Economic Empowerment have evolved into our international mission over the last couple of decades.

The logo of the organization stands for a broad group of men who have exemplified excellence in a variety of fields coming together under a structure to give 100 % effort to improve our community. Mentoring is considered to be the crown jewel of the organization, and one of our national models is “What they see they’ll be”! Sustainability of creating success across many generations is a key index of the impact of our mission.

The organization is membership based and is comprised of such men as Lawyers, Doctors, Judges, Businessmen, School Administrators, Teachers, Health Care Professionals, Law Enforcement Personnel, Accountants, Financial Serves Professionals, and high Ranking Retired Military Personnel, etc.


The organization seeks men who are willing to donate a couple of hours per month to give back in the area of mentoring or work on one of the standing committees of the organization. Some of the recent accomplishments of the organization over the last couple of years have been 2nd Place finish in 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Dollars and Sense Financial Literacy Program, Ringing of the NASDAQ Bell during Black History Month, and the recent work of the mentoring committee which has led to a Congressional Endorsement of our Candidate to West Point.

The organization remains committed to recruiting professional African-American men as service members of a great chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Each year the organization participates in two national competitions of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. which are the African American Academic History Challenge (History Bowl) and the Dollars and Sense Financial Literacy Program.

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“I was attracted to the organization because of the camaraderie I encountered when I was first exposed to the organization, and the admiration of a group of men who were willing to turn over every stone to ensure that our community was successful and empowered in all aspects of society” Phil Andrews, President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.

For more information regarding Sponsorship Opportunities, Upcoming Meetings, Membership Opportunities, or Programs and Activities you may contact us by writing us @ 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, NY 11550, Via Email @ ohbmli@live.com or ohbmli@gmail.com or via telephone at 516.538.6318. Visit us online @ www.100blackmenofli.org

100 BLACK MEN OF LONG ISLAND, INC. PRESENTED ITS 38TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA BENEFIT & SUSAN L. TAYLOR MOBILIZED MENTORS

100 BLACK MEN OF LONG ISLAND, INC. PRESENTED ITS 38TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA BENEFIT & SUSAN L. TAYLOR MOBILIZED MENTORS AT THE 100 GALA SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012 AT CREST HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB, WOODBURY N.Y.

First Row Left to Right: Juanita Holmes, Inspector NYPD Honoree, Councilwomen Viviana Russel, Susal L. Taylor, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Essence Magazine/Founder National CARES Mentoring Movement, Bishop Lionel Harvey, Honoree, Mandell Smith, State Farm, Honoree – Second Row Left to Right: John Nedd, 1st Vice President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Warren Woodberry, Jr. Chairman of Public Relations, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Hon. William Wise, Trustee Village of Westbury/Bd. Of Director 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Phil Andrews, President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., William Rolack, Sr., Adecco, Councilwomen Dorothy Goosby, Lionel J. Chitty, President, Hicksville Chamber of Commerce, Honoree, Henry Holley, Past President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Ray Thomas, Office of Nassau County Executive, Ed Mangano, Amun R. Handa, Board of Directors 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. and Chairman of Community Outreach 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.



The 100 Black Men of Long Island Inc. presented its 38th Annual Scholarship Gala Benefit event on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM-12:00 AM. The 100 Black Men organization was founded 49 years ago, and the Long Island chapter was shortly founded thereafter in 1974. This year’s Gala theme for the event was celebrating Education; Mentoring & Leadership and the theme of the program was spoken by its distinguished by guest speaker Ms. Susan L. Taylor who is the Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine and the Founder of National CARES Mentoring Movement. Mr. Dominic Carter, who is the RNN—TV Political Commentator and Author of No Mama’s Boys served as Master of Ceremonies and the 2012 distinguished honorees were Mr. Lionel J. Chitty who is the President of Hicksville Chambers of Commerce; Bishop Lionel Harvey presiding Pastor of First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury; Ms. Juanita Holmes, Deputy Inspector, Commanding Officer of the 81stPrecinct- Bedford Stuyvesant, NYC Police Department; Mr. William T. Rolack, Sr. who is the Director, Global/Marketplace Diversity & Inclusion for Adecco Group North America/Chairman of the Board of the Urban League of Long Island, and State Farm.

The event was held at the Crest Hollow Country Club located at 83-25 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury New York, 11797. The Crest Hollow Country Club is Long Island’s premier venue for events, providing immaculate service to the guest. The gala benefit supported educational scholarships and mentoring programs for deserving African American young men to not say “We cannot afford to go to college”.

For over 38 years the 100 Black Men of Long Island has chosen mentorship as the path to nurture and grow our people. As community mentors our goals are to promote intentional learning, which includes aptitude building through methods such as instructing, coaching, providing experiences, modeling and role modeling. The primary focus of 100 Black Men of Long Island Inc. is to prepare young people who may be at risk for the future by assisting in the enhancement of their academic skills and increasing their educational opportunities. The programs that directly address the focus are: Dollar & Sense Financial Literacy program, Mentoring, Scholarship, Achievement Awards, African-American History Bowl, Job Training, and Health& Wellness.

For membership opportunities, sponsorship inquires, or to make a tax deductible donation you may contact us 516-538-6318 today or email us @ ohbmli@live.com. For more information on programs, activities, or membership opportunities you may write us at 100 Black Men of Long Island Inc. 9 Centre Street; Hempstead NY, 11550. Visit us @ www.100blackmenofli.org