About Us

History

In late 1992, a small group of African-American men began meeting to explore the possibility of creating a Baton Rouge chapter of 100 Black Men of America. The initial group consisted of

Brace B. Godfrey, Jr., Jaubert Ambeau III, Clarence R. Russ, Jr., C. J. Blache, Don J. Hutchinson, and Hall L. Davis IV.

The group quickly expanded, and in February 1993, the group voted to seek affiliation with 100 Black Men of America, Inc. On May 5, 1993, 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Baton Rouge, Ltd. was formally chaptered by the 100 Black Men of America as its 34th chapter in the United States. Brace B. Godfrey, Jr. served as founding president and immediately became a member of the national board of directors.

The charter Board of Directors included: Brace B. Godfrey, Jr., President, Larry D. Smith, Vice-President, Alvin J. Cavalier, Secretary, Darryl D. Thomas, Treasurer, Michael R. D. Adams, C. J. Blache, Reginald R. Brown, Sr., Hall L. Davis IV, Don J. Hutchinson, Robin A. Nesbitt and Samuel Williams.

Mission

The mission of One Hundred Black Men of Metropolitan Baton Rouge, Ltd. is to give substance to a shared vision which fosters and develops model programs that build community by enhancing lives of our African-American youth.

Vision

100 Black Men of Metropolitan Baton Rouge, Ltd. is a non-profit organization where African-American males step forward and assume roles of community leadership, responsibility, and guidance. The organization serves as a catalyst to empower African-Americans to individually and collectively reach their full potential by maximizing the resources that foster and enhance achievement in education, economic and community development.