Our History

Our History

2018

One Hundred Black Men of the Albany, New York Capital Region, celebrated our 25th Anniversary On Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the Desmond Hotel, Albany, New York. Several members received awards including, Dr. Roger Ramsammy, Dr. Marshall G. Jones, and President Richard Harris.

2005

In 2005 Vice President, Dr. Marshall G. Jones was elected President. He served in this capacity from 2005 to 2007. Dr. Jones maintained the same high level of organization community service and program activity.

1997

In 1997 The City of Albany, New York provided the organization with a 10,000 square foot building to house its “100 NET” technology and training program. With the help of several community development block grants, a large grant from “Home Depot” and donations from several other major corporations; the building was completely renovated and made state-of-art and wired for the 21st century by Lucent Technologies.

1996

In 1996, the OHBM established the 100NET program in community centers, churches and schools in the cities of Albany, Schenectady & Troy. The resulting program provided computer training to several hundred inner city children and adult students.Also in 1996, the Albany New York chapter obtained a $310,000 NYS Diffussion Fund grant for its computer-based technology program. The organization’s proposal was ranked number one out of 208 proposals, in a blind ranking system.

1995

In 1995, the group established its first annual "Summer Computer Camp" for youth.

1993

In March of 1993 a small "Steering Committee" was formed to recruit members. Later in April Brother Harris was chosen to serve as Interim President, and on July 14, 1993 he was elected as President. In its first year, the organization sponsored a trip taking 200 inner city kids and their chaperones to attend a professional football game between the N.Y. Jets and the Philadelphia Eagles.

1992

In the fall of 1992, following Sunday's service at Friendship Baptist Church, Schenectady, New York, Richard Harris was approached by two other men of the church, and asked if he would help form a Chapter of the One Hundred Black Men in the capital district area. Brother Harris agreed and following several meetings at his home together they devised a plan to build a viable organization.

Awards & Accomplishments

The Albany Chapter of the One Hundred Black Men has received numerous awards. For example, in 1996 the One Hundred Black Men was awarded the “Human Rights” by the City of Albany, New York. In 2001 the organization was recognized by the "U.S. Department Housing & Urban Development" for its 100 NET program. In 2000 the organization received an award from the Business Review" for the NOT-FOR-PROFIT organization of the year and in the same year the organization received an award from the "Black Nurses Association " in recognition of our outstanding Health Programs; these are a few examples of the recognition the Albany, New York chapter has received for its contribution and service to the community since its founding in 1993.
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Awards & Accomplishments

The Albany Chapter of the 100 Black Men has received numerous awards. For example, in 1996 the 100 Black Men was awarded the “Human Rights” by the City of Albany, New York. In 2001 the organization was recognized by the "U.S. Department Housing & Urban Development" for its 100 NET program. In 2000 the organization received an award from the Business Review" for the NOT-FOR-PROFIT organization of the year and in the same year the organization received an award from the "Black Nurses Association " in recognition of our outstanding Health Programs; these are a few examples of the recognition the Albany, New York chapter has received for its contribution and service to the community since its founding in 1993.
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Programs We Sponsor

Currently, the organization is sponsors the following programs:
  • Offer free computer introductory training courses, training in computer applications and a special computer employment and education workshops; co-sponsored with SUNY at Albany.
  • Mentoring youngsters involved with Albany County Family Court, Juvenile Drug Court.
  • Mentoring Juvenile Offenders at “Brookwood Secure Center, located in Claverack, New York.
  • Mentoring the “Men’s Reentry Program”, the program has been meeting at the 100 Black Men Technology Center for approximately 3 years.
  • The organization continues its program of offering to the community Information forums, Health Fairs and Town Hall meetings at its meeting room at their “Technology Center” located at 30 N. Russell, Albany, New York, 12206 - Phone: (518) 432-1527.

Programs We Sponsor

Currently, the organization is sponsors the following programs:
  1. Offer free computer introductory training courses, training in computer applications and a special computer employment and education workshops; co-sponsored with SUNY at Albany.
  2. Mentoring youngsters involved with Albany County Family Court, Juvenile Drug Court.
  3. Mentoring Juvenile Offenders at “Brookwood Secure Center, located in Claverack, New York.
  4. Mentoring the “Men’s Reentry Program”, the program has been meeting at the 100 Black Men Technology Center for approximately 3 years.
  5. The organization continues its program of offering to the community Information forums, Health Fairs and Town Hall meetings at its meeting room at their “Technology Center” located at 30 N. Russell, Albany, New York, 12206 - Phone: (518) 432-1527.
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