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100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc. Black Tie Scholarship & Awards Gala

100 Black Men Annual Gala is a celebratory black-tie event for the 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc. stakeholders and the premier fundraising event for our programs and scholars. Through an evening of celebration, recognition, and entertainment, attendees will experience highlights of the special programs and achievements of the students we support. During this event, we will recognize individuals who, through their work, demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the mission of our organization while introducing the newest members into the Greater Cleveland chapter with a pinning ceremony.

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2022 Honoree Videos

THE LARRY HINES FOUNDER’S AWARD: The Honorable Michael L. Nelson, Sr.
Judge, Cleveland Municipal Court

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: Ms. Ariane B. Kirkpatrick
President and CEO, The AKA Team

RISING STAR AWARD: Mr. Antwan Steele
Founder – Student Navigation Inc.

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EDUCATION: Ayesha Bell Hardaway, J.D.
Associate Professor of Law, CWRU School of Law

LEADERSHIP AWARD: Mr. Al Grimes
Director – Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative

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TRAILBLAZER AWARD: Mr. Lonnie Coleman
President, Colemansphon

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HEALTH & WELLNESS: Ms. Jazmin Long
President & CEO, Birthing Beautiful Communities

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MENTORING: Mr. George P. Golden
Director, Closing the Achievement Gap, CMSD

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BLACK EXCELLENCE AWARD: Alpha Phi Alpha Cleveland Alpha’s

The 2022 Gala is SOLD OUT

DATE: Saturday, December 10, 2022

LOCATION: InterContinental Cleveland Hotel
9801 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio

TIME: 6:00 P.M. – Reception

7:00 P.M. – Dinner and Program

                                         HONOREES:

MENTORING: Mr. George P. Golden
Director, Closing the Achievement Gap, CMSD

EDUCATION: Ayesha Bell Hardaway, J.D.
Associate Professor of Law, CWRU School of Law

HEALTH & WELLNESS: Ms. Jazmin Long
President & CEO, Birthing Beautiful Communities

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: Ms. Ariane B. Kirkpatrick
President and CEO, The AKA Team

TRAILBLAZER AWARD: Mr. Lonnie Coleman
President, Colemansphon

RISING STAR AWARD: Mr. Antwan Steele
Founder – Student Navigation Inc.

LEADERSHIP AWARD: Mr. Al Grimes
Director – Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative

BLACK EXCELLENCE AWARD: Alpha Phi Alpha
Cleveland Alpha’s

THE LARRY HINES FOUNDER’S AWARD:
The Honorable Michael L. Nelson, Sr.
Judge, Cleveland Municipal Court

MISTRESS AND MASTER OF CEREMONY:
Danita Harris – WEWS TV 5
Wayne Dawson – Fox 8

TICKET PRICE: $175

2022 Gala Sponsors

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