[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E361-E362]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING BLACK ORGANIZATION 100 BLACK MEN OF GRENADA, INC.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
resilient organization that is doing great things in their community, 
100 Black Men of Grenada, Inc.
  The 100 Black Men of Grenada, Inc., received a charter from the 100 
Black Men of America, Inc., in 2008 to serve the African American and 
other disadvantaged youth in Grenada and the contiguous counties.
  Since organizing, the 100 Black Men of Grenada, Inc., has developed 
many strong partnerships with a diverse group of individuals, 
organizations, businesses, and agencies. This has resulted in many 
valuable services for youth and community.
  Some of their key accomplishments of the chapter are: Establishing 
the ``Eagles'' Mentoring Program for the Grenada School District, 
sponsoring College Fairs and ACT preparation sessions for area high 
schools, sponsoring out of town educational and enrichment field trips 
for area youth, etc.
  The services of the men of the 100 Black Men of Grenada have greatly 
benefited the

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local community, and, has resulted in the Chapter being selected as the 
2020-2021 Small Chapter of the Year by the 100 Black Men of America, 
Inc.
  The 100 Black Men of Grenada also established a partnership with the 
Finch-Henry Job Corps Center to refer, mentor and assist enrollees with 
clothing, college books, scholarships, and other needs. They also 
organized the first 100 Black Men of America Collegiate affiliate in 
Mississippi at Rust College.
  Moreover, they have operated a successful Summer Educational 
Enrichment and Mentoring (SEEM) Program in partnership with the 100 
Black Men of Jackson, Inc., the Mississippi Department of Human 
Services, and key local organizations.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 100 
Black Men of Grenada, Inc., for their resilience and the hard work they 
do for their community.

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