_ The mission of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans.

The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of the African American community based on the following precepts:  respect for family, spirituality, justice and integrity.

_ The 100 Black of America, Inc. seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create environments where our children are motivated to achieve and to empower our people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve.

The overall concept of the 100 began in New York in 1963 when a group of  concerned African American men began to meet to explore ways of improving  conditions in their communities. The group eventually adopted the name  "100 Black Men, Inc." as a sign of solidarity. These  men envisioned an organization that would implement programs designed to improve
the quality of life for African Americans and other minorities. They also wished  to ensure the future of their communities by aiming an intense number of  resources toward youth development. These members were successful black men from
various walks of life. These visionaries were business and industry leaders such  as David Dinkins, Robert Mangum, Dr. William Hayling, Nathaniel Goldston III,  Livingston Wingate, Andrew Hatcher and Jackie Robinson.

Dr. William  Hayling, a member of the NY organization, had relocated to Newark, NJ and sought  to replicate the 100's impact in that area. In 1976 Dr. Hayling formed the 100  Black Men of New Jersey. A movement had been born. Men across the country began  to form 100 Black Men organizations to leverage their collective talents and  resources. On October 2, 1987 in Washington DC, all these chapters came together  to form the "100 Black Men of America, Inc." 
  
Today there are over 115 Chapters across the country, including four  international Chapters. The 100 Programs addresses Mentoring, Education,  Economic Development and Health & Wellness. 

Please visit the National website for  additional information: 100blackmen.org.

In October 1990, a discussion between William A. Hines, Jr., Dr. Anthony Sibley  and Ross M. Hines resulted in an agreement to establish a local chapter of the  100 Black Men of America, Inc. From that point the  three men began to recruit potential members from various professions. In  November 1990, a meeting was held at the home of William and Carolyn Hines and  the idea was adopted with record speed. A few weeks after that historic meeting,  the first set of By-Laws was drafted and later the Articles of Incorporation  were filed.

The Virginia Peninsula Chapter of   the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. remains committed to making a  difference in the lives of young people, especially young African Americans. Our  Role Model / Mentor program, "Mentoring the 100 Way Program" is one of our  programs. We have also established a scholarship fund that will assist minority  students seeking a college education, we hold a free Men Health Clinic and we  are teaching our youth financial literacy.

We the 100 Black  Men of the Virginia Peninsula, Inc. sincerely believe that we can  make a difference.