The 100 Black Men of Austin has focused on voter education for the past 4 years with Voter PSAs and are excited to announce the nomination for a Lonestar Emmy for our 2022 Voter Education PSAs. The organization strives on the importance of voter education and we hope to bring home an Emmy November 11th!
Board members of the 100 Black Men of Austin and students from Huston Tillotson University and The University of Texas attended the 52nd Annual Congressional Black Caucus in Washington DC. 100 Members attended the conference to amplify voter education, voter PSAs, network, meet with our sponsors and partners attending CBC, and support the 100 Black Men of Greater DC as they hosted the “See Myself in the C-Suite” panel during CBC for college students and those wishing to be in the C-Suite space in corporate America. The 100 also sponsored students from HT and UT to experience CBC by attending panel sessions on AI, politics, and education, as well as networking with panelists, and Collegiate 100 chapters in attendance.
Board members of the 100 Black Men of Austin and students from Huston Tillotson University and The University of Texas attended the 52nd Annual Congressional Black Caucus in Washington DC. 100 Members attended the conference to amplify voter education, voter PSAs, network, meet with our sponsors and partners attending CBC, and support the 100 Black Men of Greater DC as they hosted the “See Myself in the C Suite” panel during CBC for college students and those wishing to be in the C Suite space in corporate America. The 100 also sponsored students from HT and UT to experience CBC by attending panel sessions on AI, politics, and education, as well as networking with panelists, Collegiate 100 chapters in attendance.
The 100 Black Men of Austin partnered with Christopher Cutkelvin and Huston Tillotson University to support incoming freshmen at their King’s Men Bruch. 66 students and 30 men joined the brunch to encourage students to implement “5 – Wells” into their lives;
Well-Read
Well- Spoken
Well-Traveled
Well-Dressed
Well-Balanced
The 100 Black Men of Austin supported 25 laptops and 26 suits for students in need.
As students were ready to start their first day of school, the 100 BMOA members welcomed them back to school at Texas Empowerment Academy (TxEA). 100 Members also supported the school’s over-enrollment by purchasing furniture for 4 kindergarten classrooms.
Teachers from around Austin, TX arrived early to receive book bundles, puzzles, jewelry, and gift cards for the upcoming school year. 100 members and community partners came together to show love and support to those who make our community stronger by educating our youth. There were plenty of smiles and tears as the teachers expressed thanks and gratitude for the Cultural Competency Initiative (CCI). This year’s CCI initiative will impact 300 teachers and 7,500 students!
