100 Black Men of Syracuse

Preview a Great Read Now! 100 Black Men of Syracuse co-founder Walter Eiland offers some powerful messages for youth and everyone else in the leadership column to be published Sunday, Nov. 1 in The Post-Standard.

Walter Eiland, co-founder of 100 Black Men of Syracuse, addressed the crowd at the Black Men United's "Suited Up for Solidarity" march and rally held Oct. 10, 2020 on the steps of the Onondaga County Courthouse. The 100 was one of more than 20 local organizations and public officials supporting the event organized to counter the negative stereotyping of Black men and demonstrate a unified front.

The 100 wishes to remind you that you must register in advance to participate in Thursday's special, live, interactive one-hour event (via Zoom) for our video interview series, "100 Conversations for Change," which begins at 6 p.m. Go to our partner's (Syracuse Stage) website at https://syracusestage.org/100conversations.php to register for Thursday's special, watch the first four influencers featured in full interviews and learn more about the series. You're also encouraged to watch the story that aired recently over WSYR-TV (LocalSyr) with 100 Black Men of Syracuse President Drake Harrison discussing the series.

Join 100 Black Men of Syracuse as we partner with Syracuse Stage and Black Cub Productions for an engaging and timely video series, 100 Conversations for Change. 100 Black Men of Syracuse President Drake Harrison hosts conversations with Central New York leaders and influencers--the people who have the power to make change. Through 100 Conversations for Change, these leaders outline plans for how they can enact change for the better in our community. The first four interview...s will be available here on Tuesday, September 29 as the first event in Syracuse Stage’s re-imagined 2020/2021 season. Interviews five through eight will be released in November. Each interview is approximately 30 minutes long. After viewing the video installment, you're invited to an interactive online conversation with Harrison and participants in the first four interviews scheduled for Thursday, October 8 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more at https://t.e2ma.net/click/b740fd/7zklfz/faqivi. Participants include: - Drake Harrison - Andreas G. Frank, president, Front Line Care, Hillrom Company - Ben Walsh, Syracuse Mayor - Senator Rachel May (D-53rd) New York State Senate - Kenton T. Buckner, Syracuse Police Chief - Moderated by Joann Yarrow, Syracuse Stage Director of Community Engagement and Education All 100 Conversations for Change interviews and the Thursday, Oct. 8 conversation can be accessed free of charge. Those interested in joining the Oct. 8 conversation, however, must register in advance. Registration available at https://syracusestage.secure.force.com/ticket/.

100 Black Men of Syracuse support Health and Wellness with the Winston Gaskin Walk for Wellness at Cedar Bay Park today while practicing "Social Distancing".

"Don't Bring it Home" COVID Testing and mask give-a-way at the Syracuse Community Health Center.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Xi Zeta Chapter, honors 100 Black Men of Syracuse with a Community Service Award.

To learn more about our organization, we invite you to drop in on the 100 Black Men of America's Virtual 34th Annual Conference in real time by going to the conference site at https://conference.100blackmen.org/ and click on the "Join the Broadcast" button. Admission is free.

Our Mentees graduate from the Men Of Strength Training Club (MOST Club), summer session sponsored by Vera House and receive Hoodies and ear pods for great attendance and participation!

There's still time to register your child for Saturday's social distance, mask-wearing paint party for the youth of our community. Get the kids to Kirk Park, 1101 South Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission to the party, hosted by 100 Black Men of Syracuse and the Community Folk Art Center, is $15 per participant. Go to the registration page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-lives-matter-paint-party to reserve your child's place. Table, chairs and art supplies will be provided. Selected masterpieces will be shared with the community through an online gallery.

Brushing Up On Our Youth Paint Party - https://mailchi.mp//your-thoughts-about-proposed-charter-s

The 100's unique partnership with CNY Jazz Central, the Syracuse Community Health Center and others in support of the "COVID: Don't Bring It Home" campaign was launched recently. Look for details of our expanded community outreach efforts during the months of August and September in this story posted on syracuse.com.

Check out the latest about our "Don't Bring It Home" campaign.