ANNUAL GALA
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.
2022 Honoree Videos
THE LARRY HINES FOUNDER’S AWARD: The Honorable Michael L. Nelson, Sr.
Judge, Cleveland Municipal Court
RISING STAR AWARD: Mr. Antwan Steele
Founder – Student Navigation Inc.
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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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