African American Academic Challenge and Dollars and Sense winners receive awards at 100 Black Men of America, Inc.  National Conference

(Hempstead, N.Y.) 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. participants of the local African American Academic History Challenge and Dollars & Sense program traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. 24th Annual Conference which was held on June 16, 2010 – June 20, 2010 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa located in Hollywood, Florida.

Four local students who participated in the 100 Black Men of Long Island,  Inc.  14th Annual African American Academic History Challenge received medals for their participation in the African American Academic History Challenge.  

The two Westbury students winners of the Middle School competition on Long Island were Angelique Brown and   Yousef  Shakil.   The high school winners from the Long Island local completion were from Longwood High School  were  Bulo Osofisan and Sudas Shah.

In addition, two students from the Brentwood School District placed 2nd in 100 Black Men of America, Inc.’s national competition of its Dollars & Sense Program.  The student participants were Joseph Neckles and Lyndon Miller, each 2nd place student in the Dollars & Sense Program were awarded scholarships in the amount of $1000.00.

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. is proud to have participated in 100 Black Men of America, Inc.’s 24th Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The annual conference serves as a tremendous experience for both the mentors and mentees and enhances our ability to “Mentor Across A Lifetime” Phil Andrews, President, 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.

100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. was established in 1974 and incorporated the same year as a non-profit organization. The purpose of the OHBMLI is to improve the quality of life in Nassau/Suffolk Counties. The membership of OHBMLI is composed of men who demonstrate excellence in a broad range of professional endeavors. 
 
The One Hundred Black Men of Long Island is one of several chapters nationwide. The purpose of the organization is to give back to the community 100% effort in rebuilding and strengthening our communities economically, socially and politically. Youth initiatives have been of primary focus in recent years as has the imperative to address the economic plight of Long Island communities. 
 
For more information on the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. you may contact us via email @ obmli@verizon.net of write us at 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. 9 Centre Street Hempstead, New York 11550.