Mentoring is the cornerstone of all of the 100’s programming and the foundation of our local chapter’s premier initiative, Saturday Leadership Academy (SLA). The SLA is an exciting opportunity for young men, 8th-12th grade, to interact with caring adult mentors who are members of the Delaware chapter. The program is designed to develop youth into leaders by inspiring them to identify personal dreams and goals; build action plans toward achieving their objectives.

100 Black Men of Delaware believes education is the key to opportunity, but also recognizes that significant inequities in public education still exist today. We host regular programs, such as college tours and education summits to expose our mentees to various education pathways.

100 Black Men of Delaware focuses on the well-being of the whole person: physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual through initiatives that: 1) raise awareness of health disparities and solutions; and 2) provide access to health care and wellness information that promote behavioral changes that result in healthier lifestyles, good nutrition, regular physical activity, and full ownership of one’s health.

It is the goal of The 100 to leave a legacy of wealth-building which leads to debt-free living for the youth and communities we serve. Our economic empowerment programs and initiatives foster financial literacy, career development, financial planning, investment management, and fiscal responsibility at an early age. Exposing our youth and collegiate students to the skills, strategies and mindset of entrepreneurship also provide beneficial, transferable knowledge that will help to establish a firm foundation from which they can later build upon for business development and wealth creation.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities "HBCUs" are colleges and universities founded after the Civl War to provide educational opportunities to free men and women of color who otherwise would not have them. There are one hundred and four such institutions located throughout the country; most of which are located in the southern region of the United States. Since their inception, HBCUs have graduated some of the most important figures in American history from a wide range of fields. Providing information on these learning institutions organizing campus visits, and networking high school students with representatives from HBCUs is a mission of 100 Black Men of Delaware.