100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. (100) is a coalition of some of Atlanta's most influential men organized to empower Atlanta's challenged communities. Together they channel educational and economic resources toward these communities' students and future leaders.

The majority of the organization's community work is performed through its flagship program, Project Success. Through Project Success, the 100 provides educational support, cultural enrichment and scholarships to carefully selected students from Atlanta Public Schools.

Combining proceeds from some of Atlanta's best known fundraising events, generous donations from its corporate partners, community contributions and the personal resources of the 100's membership, the 100 operates community-based programs that inspire its students and their families to achieve academic and professional excellence.

History

In 1986, Atlanta-based entrepreneur, Nathaniel Goldston, assembled 18 of his friends and associates together to share the vision of starting a community empowerment organization that would focus on Atlanta's underprivileged youth.  Goldston, who had been exposed to a similar concept during a business meeting in New York called One Hundred Black Men of New York, aptly named the newly formed coalition 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.

100 Black Men of Atlanta was now one of eight 100 Black Men organizations based in cities around the nation.  Together these organizations joined forces to create 100 Black Men of America in Atlanta, which now has more than 100 chapters worldwide, consisting of more than 10,000 men.  100 Black Men of Atlanta has grown to become one of the largest of these chapters.

Through its programs to support Atlanta's challenged communities, members have become actively involved in educational issues affecting youth, as well as public policy, economic, social and health issues impacting the communities it serves. The organization is often called upon to endorse efforts that support its mission.  The members of 100 Black Men of Atlanta are proud of the accomplishments of the organization as well as the achievement of its students and look forward to affecting positive change for Atlanta's challenged communities and its youth for years to come.

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