100 Black Men of Chicago to host "A Night at the Museum"

CHICAGO - July 26, 2016 - PRLog -- The 100 Black Men of Chicago, the Chicagoland areas preeminent organization focused on mentoring African American youth, will host their 1^st Annual "A Night at the Museum" a Scholarship Fundraiser White Party, on Saturday, August 6  at the Museum of Science & Industry.  Honorary Chairs for the event are Kim Foxx, Democratic nominee for States Attorney and Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers.

A Night at the Museum will be an evening of fun, food and fellowship supporting the expansion of the organization's mentoring programs. PJ, bassist and writer from Chicago's West Side, known for his unique fusion of jazz and funk, and the legendary DJ Vince Adams will provide entertainment for the evening.  100 BMC members Spencer Leak, Jr. and Robert Carter are co-chairs.  All white attire is required.

The 100 BMC have extended the reach of their signature mentoring programs, and are now offering them in five locations across Chicago and in the South and West suburbs. The White Party  is a way to attract new supporters to fund the expansion of this important initiative.   "We know that education is key to reducing violence, however, for many of our African American students, financial ability is a barrier to higher education. We must do our part to mentor our young people because all our futures depend on it," said Carl Tutt, president of the board of the 100 BMC.

With a focus on mentoring, education, health and wellness and economic empowerment the 100 BMC mentor both boys and girls at the following sites:   South Side, Chicago State University; West Side, Build, Inc.; South Suburbs, South Suburban College, Oak Forest; West Side, Christ The King/Michele Clark; andWestern Suburbs, Quad County Urban League (QCUL). Additionally, the organization partners with the University of Illinois Chicago's African American Advisory Council formed to address the disparity in African American administration, staff, and student body at the institution, and they are also a member of the Mayor's Cabinet for the White House's My Brother's Keeper Initiative.

The organization's most well-known event is their College Scholarship Fair (CSF), held each fall for the past 13 years.  Each year the CSF attracts over 5,000 students from high schools and community organizations in the Chicago area, downstate Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Missouri. These students interact with recruiters from over 250 colleges and universities. To date, this event has resulted in over $50 million in scholarships offered, and is slated to be held October 8th at the UIC Pavilion.  Additionally, they will host their annual Holiday Toy Drive to support undeserved children on December 7 at the Old Crow Smokehouse.

Tickets for "A Night at the Museum" are $75 per person and can be purchased at  100bmc.org orbidpal.net/100BMC. ticket price includes admission, hors d'oeuvres and light fare, entertainment, and parking. Please note, tickets must be purchased in advance. Follow the conversation using the #100BMC. Night at the Museum is sponsored by MillerCoors, Loop Capital, Country Financial and Enterprise Rental.

About the 100 Black Men of Chicago

Since its inception in 1994, the 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. (100 BMC) has worked to enhance the lives of those youth and their families who live in socially or economically deprived communities. The organization's primary mission is to help improve the quality of life and enhance educational opportunities for young African American males throughout the Greater Chicago area.  We provide on-going educational training programs, mentoring, tutoring, student scholarships, and economic empowerment seminars through the help of our volunteers and community partners.