[ATLANTA, GA] United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, best-selling author Terry McMillan, New York Governor David Paterson, award-winning journalist Ed Gordon, Black Enterprise publisher Earl Graves Sr., actress Vivica A. Fox and more will participate in the 23rd Annual 100 Black Men of America Conference, June 10-14, at the Hilton New York. This year’s conference, themed “Education on the Frontline”, will explore issues concerning education in the African-American community during various breakout sessions and panel discussions.
“New York City holds a significant place in the hearts and history of the 100. It was in New York City that the concept of the 100 Black Men of America originated nearly 46 years ago,” said National Chairman of the 100 Black Men of America Inc., Albert Dotson Jr., Esq. “There are enormous disparities that exist among African-America youth as it relates to grade-level education, higher education opportunities and the digital divide. This year’s conference will focus on tackling those issues from a global perspective and finding solutions to educating our young men and women.”
Additional confirmed guests and performers include: R&B artist Maxwell, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, New York Knicks’ Alan Houston, Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York City Comptroller Billy Thompson, surgeon Dr. Keith Black and more.
For more information or to register, visit www.100blackmen.org. Registration is open to the public.
Media must RSVP to attend. Please e-mail Erik Burton at eburton@profileprllc.com for a media credential form to attend events during the 23rd Annual Conference.
About 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
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.
