National Pan-Hellenic Day At City Hall

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National Pan-Hellenic Day At City Hall

“The 100” Attracts Diverse Leaders To Networking Soirée Through The Power of Partnership/ “The 100” Networking Soirée

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“The 100” Attracts Diverse Leaders To Networking Soirée Through The Power of Partnership

Left to Right: Phil Andrews, Founding President – 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. and Kepherd Daniel Senior with the Hempstead Beacon, part of the Long Island Herald Newspaper.  Mr. Kepherd covers Hempstead and Oceanside!  

Many of the members “The 100” are leaders of other organizations on local, regional, and national levels. These men serve as trailblazers and role models for today’s youth who will assume their positions tomorrow. Through example and leadership training, our members work tirelessly to help empower mentees to build character and create hope, aspirations, plans, and futures. Our motto, “What They See Is What They’ll Be®” is epitomized in the servant leadership of our members.

Long Island, New York - The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. attracted a diverse group of professionals and small business owners from throughout the Eastern District of New York to its Networking Soirée at AG Steakhouse, Westbury, New York.  The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.’s goal of hosting the soirée was to share its mission with diverse stakeholder and inform them of its core mission of “Four For The Future” by engaging their stakeholders to become partners of the “100” by aligning with them and assisting them to carry out their mission. 

The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. was incorporated on December 27th, 2021. The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. 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 the community.  

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.  Together the group is determined to use every ounce of their ability to have a positive impact on their problems, challenges, and opportunities, and provide viable solutions. Phil Andrews, Founding President – 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

Creative Aging: Playful Watercolor (Virtual)

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“Spontaneity and Creativity” is an art class that focuses on embracing the freedom and fluidity of pan-watercolor painting. 

Students will explore intuitive, unplanned techniques, encouraging the natural flow of colors and meaning. 

Get The Scoop On How How Systemic Barriers, Not Creativity, Impact Black Business Growth

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How Systemic Barriers, Not Creativity, Impact Black Business Growth

(C) Copyright nZinga E. Austin

By Kamau Austin

I sometimes hear people — sometimes even Black people — complain that there is a lack of creativity in Black businesses. This is shocking, given that so many creative cultural achievements in the U.S., like jazz and hip hop, are artistic innovations that sprang from Black communities.

However, some claim that the lack of successful Black businesses is due to a lack of creativity. I’m a contrarian in this regard.

As the owner of a media company that has covered and written about over 5,350 Black businesses, cultural institutions, community organizations, and events in Southeast Queens and globally through my news blogs, I can say without hesitation: there is plenty of creativity, brilliance, and determination among Black businesses.

I’ve seen Black entrepreneurs create more innovative tech platforms than many mainstream legacy sites (for example: Fanbase, B1, and BlaqSBI). I've seen all kinds of Black-owned apps and amazing educational technology developed for our children.

The real problem is that owning businesses, real estate, and making investments are the primary ways to create multigenerational wealth — and unfortunately, Black entrepreneurs are systemically marginalized from accessing capital, securing large contracts with governments or corporations, and, as Dr. Claude Anderson states, are "boycotted by white people and companies" far too often.