"What they see is what they'll be."
The 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston is dedicated to enhancing educational and economic opportunities for our Black boys and young Black men in grades 6–12 through mentorship and community service.
Mentoring is the core service of The 100. Through Mentoring The 100 Way® Across A Lifetime, we deliver programs in education, health and wellness, economic empowerment, and leadership development that transform the lives of the youth we touch and the communities we serve.
Part of a national legacy.
100 Black Men of America, Inc. was established in 1963 in New York City visionaries such as David Dinkins, Robert Mangum, Dr. William Hayling, Nathaniel Goldston III, Livingston Wingate, Andrew Hatcher, and Jackie Robinson and other Black professional men committed to improving the quality of life within their communities. Today the organization, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, has grown to over 100 chapters internationally and more than 10,000 members nationwide.
100 Black Men of Metro Houston, Inc. was founded in 1994 by Ben Pigot and a group of civic leaders committed to mentoring and has grown into a multi generational organization. We deliver programs that move students from aspiration to achievement and cultivate leaders who give back to their communities.
Meet Our Chairman Emeritus →Governed by experienced leaders.
Our board and executive team combine nonprofit expertise with professional leadership. They set strategy, ensure program quality, and steward partnerships that expand our reach and deepen our impact.