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Friday, February 26, 2010

100 Black Men of America, Inc. Ring Bell at NASDAQ

100 Hundred Black Men of America Inc. members Thursday presided over the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing in the daily ceremonial ringing of the bell in recognition of February as Black History Month.

The national organization was represented by four members who serve as officers for the Long Island and New Jersey Chapters. During their visit to the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square, Long Island Chapter President Phil Andrews, Long Island Chapter Public Relations Director Warren Woodberry Jr., Long Island Chapter Board Member William B. Wise and New Jersey Chapter President Jerrid Douglas, were joined by Senior Executives from NASDAQ OMX. The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Thursday was broadcast on major business and news cable television network stations, world-wide.

To view the video visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/NASDAQ-OMX/108167527653

”As leaders in the African American community, 100 Black Men of America today was honored on the world stage of business for the work and commitment we do in improving the way of life for blacks worldwide,” said Warren Woodberry Jr., Long Island Chapter Publicity Chairman. “It is with great pride that our recognition this Black History Month honors the strengths and talents of our organization, and community, as we ring the bell at the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing.”

100 Black Men was founded as an organization in New York City in 1963. The national organization, 100 Black Men of America, Inc., began with nine chapters in 1986 as a national alliance of leading African American men of business, public affairs and government with a mission to improve the quality of life for African Americans, particularly African American youth. Today, under the direction of Albert E. Dotson, Jr., the organization has 116 chapters in the United States, England and the Caribbean.

The 100 serves as an international coalition focused on creating educational opportunities, promoting economic empowerment, addressing health disparities and creating positive mentoring relationships. NASDAQ OMX is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities trading market in the United States. With approximately 3,700 companies and corporations, it has more trading volume than any other stock exchange in the world.

For more information contact OHBMLI Chairman of Public Relations, Warren Woodberry Jr. 917-519-7745 or

warrenwoodberryjr@gmail.com

Photo caption: (Members from Left to Right) Long Island Chapter Publicity Chairman Warren Woodberry Jr. (2nd from Left), Long Island Chapter Board Member William B. Wise (3rd from Left), New Jersey Chapter President Jerrid Douglas (Center), and Long Island Chapter President Phil Andrews (Right).

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Monday, February 8, 2010

YORK COLLEGE PROVOST & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS IVELAW TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT 100 BLACK MEN OF LI, INC MEMBERSHIP MEETING

YORK COLLEGE PROVOST & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS IVELAW
LLOYD GRIFFITH, PH.D TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT 100 BLACK MEN OF LONG
ISLAND, INC. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Provost to speak as part of Black History Month Program

(HEMPSTEAD, NY)-York College Provost & Senior Vice President,
Academic Affairs Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D will be the guest speaker
at the Black History Month Program of the 100 Black Men of Long
Island, Inc.

Location: Chapter’s headquarters 9 Centre Steet, Hempstead, New York 11550
on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Dr. Griffith will speak on,‘The Role of Mentoring in the Obama Era!’

As Provost at York College of The City University of New York, Dr.
Griffith also holds the rank of Professor of Political Science.

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).

The evening will also include the historic unveiling of the painting
“Day of the Last Debate” by William West, Artist & Chronicler of
Historic Events.

The painting depicts the various events that took
place around Hofstra University on October 15, 2008, the day of the
last U.S. Presidential debate between Presidential Candidates John
McCain and Barack H. Obama.

For more information contact OHBMLI Chairman of the Publicity
Committee, Warren Woodberry Jr. 917-519-7745 or
warrenwoodberryjr@gmail.com

Saturday, January 23, 2010

blackgivesback: 100 Black Men of Long Island Receives Donation from State Farm Insurance

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Hempstead, New York - 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. General Membership Meeting January 13, 2010

January 13, 2010 - 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. monthly general membership meeting was held at it headquarters located at 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, New York 11550.

Special Guest: Grace Cathedral International Brothers for Christ Pastored by Bishop Robert Harris

State Farm Insurance presented 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. a scholarship grant in the amount of $4000.00 to support scholarships and the upcoming African American Academic History Challenge Competition (History Bowl).

For more information on The 100 Black Men of Long Island African American Academic History Challenge Competition contact Warren Woodberry Jr. at 917-519-7745, or warrenwoodberryjr@gmail.com.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

100 BLACK MEN OF LONG ISLAND TO RECEIVE $4,000 CHECK FROM STATE FARM INSURANCE FOR ITS ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN ACADEMIC HISTORY CHALLENGE

100 BLACK MEN OF LONG ISLAND TO RECEIVE $4,000 CHECK FROM STATE FARM INSURANCE FOR ITS ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN ACADEMIC HISTORY CHALLENGE

Picture Left to Right - Maurice Perkins, Past President 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Phil Andrews, President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Naomi Johnson, Corporate Public Affairs, State Farm Insurance, Mandell Smith, State Farm Agent, and Henry Holley, Past President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.

Check Will Help Fund Educational and Scholarship Program Designed to Enhance the Study of African-American History.

(HEMPSTEAD, NY) - The 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. will receive a $4,000 check from State Farm Insurance for its annual African American Academic History Challenge, to be presented at the organization’s headquarters on January 13, 2010.

“Educating our youth and supporting scholarships for future leaders will continue to be vital to our nation’s future!,” said Phil Andrews, President for The 100 Black Men of Long Island. “Corporate Support enhances our ability to fund Educational and Scholarship Programs designed to Enhance the Study of African-American History.”

Naomi T. Johnson,State Farm Coporate Public Affairs “Education, safety, and community development are key components in State Farm Insurance Companies' goal of helping to build strong, safe, educated communities,” said Naomi T. Johnson , a spokesperson for State Farm Insurance. “This commitment is reflected in our partnership with 100 Hundred Black Men of Long Island to empower our young people in their pursuit to learn about the history of African Americans. We are excited to support this annual African American Academic History Challenge.”

State Farm will present the $4,000 check during the 100 Black Men general membership meeting at 9 Centre Street Hempstead, New York 11550. The State Farm contribution to The Challenge will help fund Educational and Scholarship Programs.

The 100 Black Men will host its African American Academic History Challenge Competition in Melville, Long Island on April 10, 2010. The Challenge is an educational and scholarship program designed to enhance the study of African-American history, and is intended to increase interest among young people about the legacy left to them, and in living lives worthy of the legacy.

The Challenge spurs keen and heated competition, yet helps develop a competitive spirit within an experience that engenders mutual respect and admiration among competitors. The perspective is based upon the notion that able, prepared and dedicated people somehow develop an appreciation for each other’s abilities, even when certain ones excel to higher accomplishments. The result is development of an individual who knows, loves and appreciates him or herself, but who also admires excellence in others.

For more information on The 100 Black Men of Long Island African American Academic History Challenge Competition contact Warren Woodberry Jr. at 917-519-7745, or warrenwoodberryjr@gmail.com.

Thursday, January 14, 2010