As part as our partnership with Colony Park Neighborhood Association, the 100 provided 600 backpacks and supplies for LBJ High School this coming academic school year. Over the past 4 years, we’ve supplied over 2,000 students with backpacks and supplies.
The 100 Black Men of Austin partnered with First Tee Golf Austin to host students from the Huston-Tillotson University (HT) I.D.E.A.L Summer Program at Harvey Pennick Golf Course. Students learned the game of golf, networking on the golf course, and understanding the importance of the upcoming school year. With our partnership with internXL, we registered 70+ HT students to the program, and we’re excited about what’s to come!
Black Pearl Books and the 100 Black Men of Austin partnered to support and educate the community as they celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day. 100 Fathers and families received a book bundle (4 books) focusing on Juneteenth at various events over the weekend. Black Pear Books provided the free books to Fathers as they entered their store with their families and the 100 BMOA gave book bundles to families at the Manor, TX Juneteenth event.
100 Black Men of Austin partnered with Derrick White, Director of Evolution of Health to host a 5k run in Manor, TX. 130 runners came out to run, get health screenings, and support the Manor, TX community. As part of our Health and Wellness pillar of the 100, our focus is to support communities by educating them on the importance of exercise, better eating habits and health screenings.
The Austin Independent School District STEM Expo exposed approximately 500 students from 3rd-12th grade to the world of STEM. It is our hope this will set the foundation for future events of this caliber and continue to inspire future generation. Members of the 100 accepted the call to collaborate, volunteer, and support AISD.
