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New Chapter of 100 Black Men of America,Inc. launches in Downstate NY

100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. is one of the newest Chapters of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. serving the area of Eastern, N.Y.

100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. inaugural event in the Village of Hempstead, New York.
100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. inaugural event in the Village of Hempstead, New York. (Ronnie Wright Photographer to the Stars!)

New York, New York - As a new chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. will be hosting a variety of meeting in its service territory of Eastern New York. Eastern New York is comprised of the counties of Kings (Brooklyn), Nassau, Queens, Richmond, and Suffolk and concurrently with the Southern District, the waters within the counties of Bronx and New York.

The founders of 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. have a long and lengthy history of service and commitment to downstate, New York. The chamber has been presented citations by Town of Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby. Recently, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr. presented a citation to the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. on the occasion of the inaugural meeting in Hempstead and being chartered as a chapter of 100 Black Men of America. The Mayor was pinned as an honorary member of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

Left to Right: Phil Andrews, President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. and Curly M. Dossman, Chairman Emeritus, 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

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100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. was incorporated on December 27th, 2021. The founders of this new chapter have a long history of community engagement in the Downstate, New York area, and its founder was selected by the New York District Office of the United States Small Business Administration as the 2019 Small Business Champion for 14 Counties in Downstate, New York.

100 Black Men of Eastern New York's mission is to serve the African American Community in Eastern New York in the areas of Education, Health and Wellness, Advocacy, Mentoring, Community Development, Leadership Development, and Economic Empowerment.

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Phil Andrews, Founding President, 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc., African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. and President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerc, Inc.

About: Phil Andrews, Founding President: The Founding President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. has appeared on WABC Here and Now, NBC’s Positively Black, and was featured in Black Enterprise Magazine as a BE Modern Man.

The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. was formed to address the current issues of our day in our community and to build upon the illustrious foundation of the men who paved the way for a more just and equitable society.

The “100” advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all aspects of society. Our focus is to bring together a variety of men from diverse backgrounds who are committed to the community and have exemplified excellence in their perspective spheres of influence.

Together we will bring to bear every ounce of our ability to have a positive impact on our problems, challenges, and opportunities, and provide viable solutions. Phil Andrews, Founding President - 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

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The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. is a membership-based organization.

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