Members of the 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, honorees and participants attending the organizations 31st Annual Reception and Gala 2012 spoke exclusively with ReelUrbanNews.com about the significance of the 100 Black Men to the City of Los Angeles in terms of providing scholarships, mentoring and leadership programs to African American youth and minority students. “This is where we come together to both celebrate our success and achievements and to acknowledge the work we’ve done over the year. We come in support of our programs for the future. Our mentoring, and education programs, health and wellness and economic empowerment programs. My hope for this organization is that we continue to meet the needs of African American students in achieving a college education.” Rev. Jewett L. Walker, Jr. President & Chairman of the Board, 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc.
