[1] The stated mission of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within within African American communities by enhancing educational and economic opportunities.

On May 27, 1987, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. held its first national conference in Atlanta, Georgia, with businessman Nathaniel Goldstein as its first president and chairman of the board.

Candidates are screened and then interviewed by a panel to ensure that individuals have the character and standing to serve as community role models and youth mentors.

The Collegiate 100 was created at Prairie View A&M University in August 1994 and adopted by the national organization in December 1994 as part of its Success Programs.

[6] 100 Black Men’s Health and Wellness programs were the subject of a news story feature by CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta About how former Surgeon General David Satcher is leading a charge to promote healthy eating among African American youth.

[7] CNN also featured a video article on 100 Black Men of Atlanta’s youth “Robotics Team” that is competing on a national and international level.

[8] According to an August 27, 2007, article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania teamed up with Carnegie Mellon University to provide a 14-week summer program for teenagers to learn about computer science.