Sunday, January 29, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Joint Press Conference
Photo: Left to Right: Claudia Brown, Member, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Kevin Byrd, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Chairman of Health & Wellness, Karen Lockworth, Vice President of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Phil Andrews, President, 100Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Councilwomen Dorothy Goosby, Angela Banks Jourdan, President, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., and Janet Williams, Member Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
(Hempstead, NY)- On December 19, 20011 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. & Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. and the Jewish Relations Council Long Island (JCRC-LI) collaborated by holding a joint press conference to raise awareness and combat health care issues that are prevalent on Long Island. 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Jewish Community Relations Council Long Island (JCRC-LI) and Chi Eta Phi joint press conference announced the formation of an ongoing partnership to improve the quality of health for Long Islanders and encourage early prevention, education, and health care initiatives. Immediately following the press conference the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. held its Annual Holiday Party (Toy Drive & Canned Food Drive) along with a special reception for West Point Candidate Zenal M. Hudson.
“It is important for organizations on Long Island to collaborate to raise awareness and combat at health issues that are prevalent on Long Island. This press conference is a great milestone for all organizations on Long Island that are concerned with health care issues”. Phil Andrews, President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.
“On November 7th, 2011 the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. appointed me to serve as Health & Wellness Chairman to raise awareness of activities that citizens can pursue which lead to healthier lives and combat health disparities. “Health awareness poses a significant challenge for African Americans and all other ethnic cultures of Long Island.
This appointment as Health & Wellness Chairman for the 100 is a significant step which is timely and needed to reverse the trends of lack of adequate information which leads to health disparities The 100 Black Men of Long Island is the 2nd oldest chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., and was established in 1974). My advocacy will cover both Nassau & Suffolk Counties.
The purpose of the 100 Black Men of Long Island is to improve the quality of life for all people on Long Island, particularly those of African-American heritage; achieve 100 percent equality in all aspects of community life, including the elimination of bigotry and discrimination; defend human and civil rights; and give assistance to members in honorable endeavors". I would like to give special thanks to Phil Andrews the President of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Award Winning Actor Kevin Byrd” Kevin Byrd 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Chairman of Health & Wellness
“As an organization of registered professional nurses and nursing students, whose mission is grounded in public service, the Kappa Eta Chapter, Inc. of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. is excited to partner with the 100 Black Men of Long Island and other community groups in order to eliminate healthcare disparities and improve the health outcomes of the citizens of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Nurses are an invaluable asset with regards to community outreach because our practice includes giving people reliable, useful information about how to protect their health. In presentations at schools, community groups, senior centers, and other venues, we teach proper nutrition, demonstrate effective safety practices, promote early detection of common diseases, provide education on how to care for disabled or ill family members, and inform individuals about other important health issues.
Our goal is to make health information easy to understand, so people can take greater control over their well being. As a result of participating in this collaborative effort, Kappa Eta Chapter will continue its legacy of providing meaningful public service to develop healthy Long Island communities”.
Angela R. Jourdain MSN, RN, CCRN
President, Kappa Eta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
“Disease does not discriminate,” said David Newman, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island (JCRC-LI). “JCRC-LI is proud to join with 10 Black Men of Long Island to promote health and wellness. No matter if you’re white, black, Jewish, Christian, Sikh or Muslim diseases do not discriminate. It’s important for community leaders to join together and share best practices, ideas and resources so everyone on Long Island can lead healthy and productive lives” continued Newman”. David Newman, Executive Director Jewish Community Relations Council - Long Island
About: 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Our goal is improving the quality of life on Long Island, and focuses on the Future – Education, Mentoring, Health & Wellness & Economic Empowerment. Health & Wellness is a part of our signature programs. “Adequate healthcare and access to critical information surrounding healthcare issues is an urgent matter and ensures an overall health benefit to the community” Phil Andrews, President – 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.
About: Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. is an organization of registered professional nurses was founded on October 16, 1932 by Aliene C. Ewell with the assistance of eleven registered nurses. The sorority was organized at Freeman’s Hospital in Washington, DC in 1932 with the purpose of providing service to humanity, elevating the plane of nursing and increasing interest in the field of nursing.
Kappa Eta Chapter, Inc.
Chartered on September 27, 1986, Kappa Eta Chapter, Inc. a 501 (c)(3) organization, provides public service through projects such as health promotion, disease prevention, programs for seniors and youth, and services to the homeless. Kappa Eta Chapter successfully executes the sorority’s mission and goals by providing meaningful service initiatives and moving beyond the traditional approaches to improve communities locally in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and internationally.
About: Jewish Community Relations Council Long Island (JCRC-LI) Mission – JCRC-LI’s mission is to inform, collaborate and mobilize the Long Island community to take action locally, nationally and internationally to address community relations issues important to both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities.
For more information on the programs and activities of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. you may contact us via mail @ 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. headquarters at 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, New York 11550, Email: ohbmli@live.com or via telephone at 516.538.6318.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Hicksville Chamber of Commerce, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. and Health Plus Donate Turkeys
Hicksville, New York – Hicksville Chamber of Commerce, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. and Health Plus team up for Thanksgiving turkey donations
Left to Right: Maurice Perkins, Past President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Amun R. Handa, Health Plus, Senior Community Relations Coordinator-Long Island Region/Board of Directors (OHBMLI) & OHBMLI Chairman of Community Outreach, Lionel J. Chitty, President, Hicksville Chamber of Commerce, and Brian Cleary, Treasurer, Hicksville Chamber of Commerce
On Tuesday, November 15, 2011 the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. and Health Plus teamed up to donate turkeys to families in need in the Hicksville area. “The holiday time is an important time to reach back and give to those families that are in need, and to count the blessings that are bestowed upon us”. Phil Andrews, President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. The “100” mission is to improve the quality of life on Long Island and supports Four for the Future – Education, Mentoring, Economic Empowerment & Health and Wellness.
The One Hundred Black Men 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.
For more information on the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. you may contact us via email @ obmli@verizon.net of write us at 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. 9 Centre Street Hempstead, New York 11550. Visit us at http://100blackmenoflongislandinc.blogspot.com
Friday, November 18, 2011
100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. appoints & pins Kevin Byrd to serve as Health & Wellness Chairman
Left to Right: Henry Holley, Past President 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Phil Andrews, President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., Kevin Byrd, New Health & Wealth Chairman of 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc., and Maurice Perkins, Past President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.
On November 7th, 2011 the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. appoints & pins Kevin Byrd to serve as Health & Wellness Chairman to raise awareness of activities that African American can pursue which lead to healthier lives and combat health disparities.
“Health awareness poses a significant challenge for African Americans of Long Island and Kevin Byrd’s appointment as Health & Wellness Chairman for the 100 is a significant step which is timely and needed to reverse the trends of lack of adequate information which leads to health disparities” Phil Andrews, President – 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. The 100 Black Men of Long Island is the 2nd oldest chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., and was established in 1974). Mr. Byrd’s Health Chairman advocacy will cover both Nassau & Suffolk Counties.
The purpose of the 100 Black Men of Long Island is to improve the quality of life for all people on Long Island, particularly those of African-American heritage; achieve 100 percent equality in all aspects of community life, including the elimination of bigotry and discrimination; defend human and civil rights; and give assistance to members in honorable endeavors". Award Winning Actor Kevin Byrd
About: KEVIN BYRD
Kevin Byrd has been recognized as one of the most prominent Prostate Cancer Health Advocates in the world. Kevin Byrd has been honored with 125 International Proclamation Awards and honors from:Buckingham Palace on behalf Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, His Holiness-Pope Benedict XVI,The White House on behalf President Barack Obama, President George Bush, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, New York State Governor David A. Patterson, California State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and over 100 International Mayors Across The Nation.
KEVIN BYRD at 30; stands at the threshold of International Super stardom. He's an Internationally Acclaimed Award Winning Actor, writer, producer, motivational speaker, Prostate Cancer Health Advocate and CEO of his own non for profit foundation called "Brown Byrd Prostate Cancer Foundation"; Kevin Byrd is one the youngest male Prostate Cancer Health Advocates in the country; and was motivated to become a prostate cancer awareness advocate after his grandfather death of Prostate Cancer.
Media Accomplishments.
Kevin Byrd's work has received National and International Media Attention in 200 publications circulating millions of people. (Special Media Placement on USATODAY.com , Epoch International Times, New York Amsterdam Newspaper, Radius Magazine, 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, Blackstar News, BET etc..)
Kevin Byrd's work in February 2nd, 2011 (Black History Month) has been honored by over 100 National Mayor/Government officials around American and has been honored with over 100 International Proclamation Awards on behalf of 550 million people (half a billion people); making him the 1st and youngest African American Male Actor to achieve such Historical Achievements under 30 years old.
Kevin Byrd's work in 2009/2010 was honored by The White House on behalf The President Barack Obama, Apolistic Nunicture on behalf of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, Buckingham Palace on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, former President George W. Bush, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, The New York State Governor: David A. Patterson, Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger The Brooklyn Borough President: Marty Markowitz; and 100 International Mayors across the Country. On November 2nd, 2009 a KEVIN BYRD DAY was designated and Proclaimed in the Dekalb County, Georgia on behalf of 1,000,000 people. Kevin Byrd is one of the 1st and youngest African American male to have this honor since 1822.
Award Winning Actor Kevin Byrd has appeared in The Epoch Times September 20 -26, 2007 Edition pg. A3 article titled Brooklyn Byrd Flies High – Up-and-coming actor raises awareness about prostate cancer. The Epoch Times is published in 30 countries across five continents, and our content is published in 17 languages. The publication offers print and web editions in Chinese, English, German, French, Spanish, Hebrew, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Indonesian, as well as web versions in Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Czech, Slovak, Vietnamese and Swedish, and has a circulation of 1.5 million readers.
According to The Epoch Times New York Staff, Denise Benson, “Amidst the fame, Byrd has still flown high, not only working to raise awareness about prostate cancer which has a significantly higher rate of occurrence among African American males, but also volunteering to help people with autism.”
Kevin Byrd recently starred in his own off-Broadway one-man show that he also co-wrote with Jason Hendricks and co-produced with Marc Meir, entitled, “Release,” in which he played six different men at six different phases in their lives. Release is about identity issues faced by many young men.
The play depicts the lives of six personalities, and the lives of six men ranging in age from 18-60, all from different walks of life, in a one-man show. Release addresses the struggles men encounter from different angles, revealing a deep sense of exploration. For instance, there’s Tony – a teenage boy who suffers from identity issues due to not knowing his father. Tommy, another featured character, is an extremely successful college graduate who deals with the challenges of pleasing his mother. These and the other stories portrayed in "Release" contribute to enlightenment of the thought process of young men and as a result, garners understanding and appreciation for them.
Byrd also starred as Lt. John R. Fox in the award nominated TV special, "Honor Deferred,” produced by Al Roker and Samuel L. Jackson, which premiered on the History Channel. He also wrote, produced, and starred in the award winning film, "The "Last Dayz," Featured in Vibe.com, King Magazine, and the Daily News, and he starred as Cameron Johnson/Cover Model in the best-selling Novel, "Things in Between" by Nathaniel Portis.
Kevin Byrd has won the Cinema Golden Eagle Award and the Freddie Award for “Nicole’s Choice, the Proclamation Award for “The Last Dayz,” and was nominated for the NAMIC Vision Award for “Honor Deferred.”
On October 1st 2004 - Kevin Byrd at the age of 23 years old received his 1st PROCLAMATION AWARD from Mayor Timothy J. Jillian declaring October 1st as KEVIN BYRD DAY making Kevin Byrd the youngest and 1st African American to earn this AWARD in Entertainment from the city of Utica, New York.
On December 1st, 2010 Kevin Byrd was invited to attend a special meeting with the New York State Prostate Cancer Advisory Panel Meeting for the New York State Governor's special Advisory panel on December 13, 2010. This special meeting will take place in Albany, at the State's Capital. Byrd is the youngest member being invited to the Panel with other Prostate Cancer researchers and scientists in America.
To request more information on the programs and activities of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. you may contact us via email @ ohbmli@live.com or via telephone at 516.538.6318. To contact us via mail please send all correspondence to 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, New York 11550.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Host Renaissance Downtowns Hempstead 2 Billion Dollars Revitalization Meeting
100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Host Renaissance Downtowns Hempstead 2 Billion Dollars Revitalization Meeting
Left to Right: Warren Woodberry, Jr. – 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. (OHBMLI, Inc.) Secretary/Chairman of Public Relations, Henry Holley, Past President, (OHBMLI, Inc.), Donald Monti, President & CEO Renaissance Downtowns, Edward S. Scott, Esq., Sr. Managing Director & CEO-CIO, Urban America, Leone Baum President, Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, Phil Andrews, President, One Hundred Black Men of Long Island, Inc., and Brandon Palanker, VP Marketing and Public Affairs Renaissance Downtowns
On June 29, 2011 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. hosted a special meeting regarding the 2 Billion Dollar proposed Hempstead Revitalization Plan at their headquarters located at 9 Centre Street, Hempstead, New York 11550. Those in attendance included representatives from the Hempstead Camber of Commerce, Sustainable Long Island, clergy, local government and business owners, community residents and members of the 100 Black Men of Long lsland, Inc.
A presentation of the project was presented by Urban America with a brief overview.
Community members were provided an opportunity to give their input to redevelop downtown.
Village trustees will have a vote on the project over summer on possibly naming Renaissance Downtown as the master developer.
The plan calls for over $140 million in environmental and infrastructure improvements.
For the past few months Urban America and Renaissance downtown has conducted many civic and community meeting to listen to the voice of the community to ensure that their input is implemented when the project is launched. This is a major change in the way developers seek to win approval in development projects.
Approximately 1/3 of property located in the Village of Hempstead is currently off the tax roles.
The project would create a potential for 3,500 permanent jobs, and has the potential for over 10,000 construction jobs over a ten-year period.
www.hempsteadrising.com – you can voice here
Glen Cove project is one as an example of projects in which the developer has had great success.
The Renaissance Downtowns group has reached out to property owners about property that is off the tax rolls.
A lot of the property that are vacant are on the municipal rolls and if they are put back on the private tax rolls that would bring in more dollars in terms of taxes.
West Columbia/main street adjacent to the bus terminal a special trailer has been set up as a community information office to address concerns of residents of the Village of Hempstead.
A major giveback of the project would be implementing employment programs that would prepare and give local residents the opportunity to work on the project.
Local residents are concerned about people being able to get work once the project gets started. The developer stated that they would be willing to sign a public agreement that they will provide opportunities for local residents to get jobs.
The project will require a major investment in the sewage system of the Village of Hempstead, which is currently in need of repair, and will be a major benefit to the area.
The 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. sponsored this special community meeting as part of its mission of Economic Empowerment. The mission of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. is to impact the four major areas of mentoring, education, health & wellness and economic development. For more information on the programs and activities of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. log on http://100blackmenoflongislandinc.blogspot.com. You may email us @ ohbmli@live.com to be placed on our email list for upcoming events.
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