MEET OUR PRESIDENT
Dr. Jerry woods
Welcome to the work of the 100 Black Men of West TN, Inc. Through this work, we direct our energies on improving the lives of young people throughout the greater rural West TN Community. Being a Charter Member of this organization, I have been able to experience our gradual developments leading to our present viable status.
In February 2013, I was honored to be elected President following the transition of the late Dr. Ernest T. Brooks, Sr. Dr. Brooks served us with integrity and distinction.
Thank you for visiting us and we solicit your feedback to make the work of the 100 Black Men of West TN even more productive.
Sincerely,
Jerry Woods, Ed. D.
President
MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
Welcome to the website of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. We are a volunteer organization of approximately 10,000 members and partners who are transforming the lives of youth and improving our communities through a unified mission and a network that encompasses 110 local chapters and over 50 Collegiate 100® chapters on college campuses. We are meeting a crucial need by impacting underserved youth in our communities by Mentoring the 100 Way Across a LifetimeSM through role models who embody our motto: "What They See Is What They’ll Be.®"
We have a proven record of making a verifiable difference in our communities with a legacy that goes back 50 years. That legacy and impact is documented on this website. We are also forward-focused because we know that the needs of youth in our communities are critical and urgent. That is why we have adopted aggressive goals under a "100 as One" mantra. Those goals, broadly stated, are:
One Mission – Solidify our common purpose and programs
One Cause – Deepen the impact of what we do
One Network: Broaden our reach to serve moreWe hope as you use this website that, in addition to being informed, you will sense the passion we have for mentoring and capture our vision for making a difference in young lives and our communities. This may involve volunteering through one of our community-based programs or contributing financially to help fund our initiatives. Please use the contact mechanisms on the site to let us know of your area of interest. Thank you for visiting our site!
In your service,
Milton H. Jones, Jr.
Chairman of the Board