100 Black Men of London wins

2010 Chapter of the Year Award for Leadership in Mentoring

News from the 100 Black Men International 24th Annual Conference, Mentoring the 100 Way across a Lifetime, being held at the beautiful Westin Diplomat Golf Resort and Spa, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, June 16 - 20, 2010.

At the 100 Black Men of America's State of the 100 report function, The 100 Black Men of London had the pleasure of being awarded the 2010 Chapter of the Year award for Leadership in Mentoring. The award citation quoted all our programmes and initiatives!

"100 Black Men of London has been a great example to the rest of the 100 Black Men family, with its innovative programmes, passionate leadership and inspiring work in the community they serve" - Al Dotson Jr, Chairman 100 Black Men International

Olu Alake, President 100 Black Men of London, responded:
"It is a very humbling yet inspiring honour for us to be given this award. There are 115 other chapters worldwide who are also doing incredible work and for us to be recognised is a testament to the great commitment, vision and work of our chapter members and volunteers, past, present and future, and especially our founder. This shall serve to spur us on to intensify our efforts to make a difference in the lives of our community, especially the young people"

The global organisation of 100 Black Men International has 116 chapters, and growing, in the United States, England and the Caribbean.

FAMILY FUN DAY 2010

Venue: Peter May Sports Centre

135 Wadham Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4HR

Entrance fee: £5.00 for adults, £1 for Children

Buses: 34, 97, 158 212, 215, 357, W11 and W16

Tube: Walthamstow Central and Blackhorse Road Station

for a map click here

Contact:

Phone: 0870 121 4100; 0750867254 or 07939833268

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100 Black Men of London aims to support our community and families.

Following our acclaimed annual Father’s Day Quality Time event, the Family Fun Day is a day for the whole family – Mums, Dads, brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, everyone is welcome.

This event will be filled with activities for all ages. Activities for fun, activities for skill, Stalls selling products, displays, entertainment, talent displays and much more,

Our programme includes:

BBQ jerk chicken and food for sale

Face painting and craft tables

DJ, singing performances, open mic sessions, dancers and African drumming

Salsa lesson, health and well being sessions

Fire engine display, Tug of War, bouncing castle

Traditional West Indian ‘Ananci’ Stories by Uncle Eddie

and lots lot’s more.

COMMUNITY MENTORING PROGRAMME

GRADUATION CEREMONY 2010

DATE: Saturday 3^rd July 2010

TIME: 11AM - 1PM and then refreshments

LOCATION: The West Green Learning Centre, Langham Road, London, N15 3RB.

(see how to get there here)

Come see our mentees (who we call our ‘Diamonds’) graduate from our life-skills mentoring programme which includes modules on self-identity, effective expression, family roles and responsibilities, peer  relations, health & well being, drugs & substance abuse and much more.

This event demonstrates to our community how we can make a positive impact on the lives of our children by helping them develop into leaders of the future.

This uplifting and inspiring ceremony, celebrating the positive achievement of young black boys and girls, has become a uniquely anticipated event in London’s Community calendar – a good news story to counter the negative image that has often unfairly been attached to our youth.

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF OUR YOUTH

MOTHERLAND PREMIERE TOUCHES DOWN IN LONDON

5 years ago the world was held in awe by the powerful documentary 500 Years Later, it stirred our souls and made us ask those questions, where are we now and where do we want to go and more importantly how do we get there? 5 Years later the team is back with Motherland, which the Sowetan in South Africa is calling “The greatest documentary on Africa”. A bold epic journey, which charts the glory and challenges of Africa with an all-star cast from presidents and prime ministers such as Jacob Zuma and Meles Zenawi; from historians such as Molefi Asante and Ali Mazrui. All this beautiful energy in one documentary directed by Owen Alik Shahadah and made in Africa by African people from funding to filming, from production to design.

WATCH A PREVIEW HERE

We all know the problems; we talk and complain about them every day: The negative image and the consequences of that negative image on our children and ourselves. We always say, “They have done this”, but what is our role in salvaging our image of self and our dignity? Motherland is our voice and it is masterfully pro-active response to re-educated us in the world that has left us invisible. And beyond its cinematic worth it is an industry which creates wealth, opportunity and skills for our young people. Who now also have new models of achievement and excellence beyond MTV base and the plethora of negative ghetto films of Hollywood? Because not only is the film a historical and cultural gem, it is also an aesthetic statement of quality and professionalism.

There is a long history of the missionary, military, the merchant and the media in under developing of the Black man and woman.  We have become very accustomed to letting people come into our spaces and act as messiahs and mouthpieces for our issues and history. Why must African lives be perpetually viewed through the eyes of a White race? Why are we so satisfied to watch yet another White Tarzan project investigate and distribute tainted self-serving images of African repeatedly? Motherland breaks with this trend by restoring African history in dignity re-affirming terms. Motherland revisits the nobility and splendor of Aksum and Songhai, to tell us again our rich history in the Nile Valley. And to pose those hard questions this generation must resolve. But Motherland does not only pose hard questions it, like 500 Years Later, delves deep into our intellectual and cultural vault and brings forth the most beautiful cultured solutions to address our global condition.

The filmmakers have done it again, but this work and this burden is not theirs alone. We too have a responsibility to enhance and magnify this work by collectively celebrating our own achievements, purchasing these products, attending the screenings and helping an industry of African agency to grow. It is our burden and our task for healing the wrongs of the past. We have been called and we must answer and love and respect ourselves for no one else will do this for us. We are the ones we have been waiting for, and look no further because our future is dependent on what we do today.

Motherland in association with 100 Black Men of London, the producers Halaqah Films and Black History Studies will be hosting a two-day special premiere at these times: Bring the family show your support and gather our African energy and wealth.

FRIDAY NIGHT| 9TH OF JULY 2010 | TIME 11:15 PM: BOOK NOW AT RIO CINEMA

SATURDAY MATINEE| 10 TH OF JULY 2010 | TIME 1.30PM :

BOOK NOW @ RIO CINEMA

• RICH MIX SCREENING SATURDAY MATINEE| 18 TH OF JULY 2010 | TIME 15.30PM

The DVD and T-Shirts are available online as well as at the events.

www.themotherland.info for more info

BOOK HERE NOW