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SUMMARY:2025 Black Men's Wellness Day - Columbus
DESCRIPTION:The African American Male Wellness 5K Walk and Run is now a WHOLE DAY! AA Wellness Day has everything you love from the walk and more! \nSaturday\, August 9\, 2025 – Livingston Park\n760 E Livingston Ave\, Columbus\, OH 43205 7:00 AM \nThe Walk is Now AA Wellness Day!\nBlack Men’s Wellness Day isn’t just an event – it’s a movement. It’s about understanding the health disparities that exist\, taking actionable steps towards better health\, and celebrating the strength and resilience of our community. Whether you’ve been a part of our journey from the start or are just getting to know us\, this day is for you. \nWhat to Expect: \nFree Health Screenings: Prioritize your health. From blood pressure checks to more comprehensive screenings\, our team of healthcare professionals are here to make sure that this is the most fun that you will ever have at a doctor’s appointment. \nKids Zone: A day for the entire family! There’s something for everyone at the walk! Let your little ones engage in fun\, interactive\, and educational activities centered around health and wellness. \nSenior Pavilion: It’s critical to the mission of Black Men’s Wellness Day to promote wellness for the entire Black community. That’s why we have a special pavilion with activities just for our Golden citizens. \nEntertainment: Celebrate with us! From live music to performances\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \nCome\, be a part of a day filled with knowledge\, celebration\, and unity. Let’s champion the cause of health equity and ensure a brighter\, healthier future for all! \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO:
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/2025-black-mens-wellness-day-columbus/
LOCATION:Livingston Park\, 760 East Livingston Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Champions of Hope | Presented by 100 Black Men of Central Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Champions of Hope Presented by 100 Black Men of Central Ohio\n 🗓️ Sunday\, August 24\, 2025\n 🕓 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM\n 📍 The CO-ED | 1890 E. Main Street\, Columbus\, Ohio 43213\n In Partnership with the 100 Black Men Celebrity Golf Outing Weekend\nJoin us for Champions of Hope\, a powerful evening of conversation\, community\, and commitment hosted by 100 Black Men of Central Ohio. Held as part of the annual Celebrity Golf Outing Weekend\, this special gathering will bring together mental health leaders\, advocates\, and community members to confront a silent and urgent crisis: the rising rates of suicide among Black youth and adolescents. \nJoin us for the inaugural Champions of Hope\, a powerful gathering hosted by 100 Black Men of Central Ohio\, spotlighting the urgent crisis of suicide among Black youth. We’re coming together to raise awareness\, elevate solutions\, and celebrate those doing the work to protect and uplift our youth. \nChampions of Hope: Breaking the Silence. Bridging the Gap. \nSunday\, August 24\, 2025 – 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nCenter of Entrepreneurial Development (CO-ED) 1890 E. Main Street\, Columbus\, Ohio 43213 \nFEATURING: Fireside Chat with Special Guest Dr. Robin Smith\, along with a Panel Discussion\, Networking\, and Celebration of Programs and People that work with our youth. \nFireside Chat participants: \n\nModerator: Rodney Dunigan\, Managing editor and Evening news anchor – WSYX Channel 6\nSpecial Guest: Dr. Robin Smith\, Licensed psychologist\, best-selling author\, experienced media personality.\n\nPanel Discussion participants: \n\nModerator: Dr. Robin Smith\, Licensed psychologist\, best-selling author\, experienced media personality\nPanelist: Oyauma Garrison\, President and CEO of Maryhaven\nPanelist: Pastor Michael Young\, Senior Pastor -City of Grace Church in Columbus\, Ohio\nPanelist: David Key\, Health and Wellness Chair – 100 Black Men of Central Ohio\nPanelist: Dr. Arielle Sheffall\, Associate Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the Department of Psychiatry in Rochester\, New York\n\nMore than just a conversation\, Champions of Hope is a platform for education\, empowerment\, and celebration. The event will showcase and honor individuals and organizations who are leading the charge in mental health advocacy\, youth engagement\, suicide prevention\, and culturally competent care. Through remarks\, community recognition\, and heartfelt storytelling\, we will highlight those making a real impact and inspire collective action toward healing and hope. \nTogether\, we will affirm that the need to support our youth\, letting them know their lives are worth protecting and that they deserve a future filled with possibility. This event is a call to stand united in support\, visibility\, and action. \n#ChampionsOfHope #100BMCO #1ofThe100 #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityHealing
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/champions-of-hope-presented-by-100-black-men-of-central-ohio/
LOCATION:CO-ED (Center of Entrepreneurial Development)\, 1890 East Main Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:100BMCO Celebrity Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Join Us\, on the Greens\, for a Day of Purpose\, Unity\, and Impact Monday\, August 25\, 2025\, at the Jefferson Golf & Country Club. Help Expand Access to Mental Health Education at this year’s 2025 100 Black Men of Central Ohio\, Inc. Celebrity Golf Outing. This year’s inaugural event will be co-chaired by The Honorable Mayor Michael B. Coleman and two-time Heisman Trophy winner and Ohio State Athletics Hall of Famer\, Archie Griffin.\n\nTO REGISTER AND/ OR SUPPORT THIS GREAT EVENT\, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW!!!\nhttps://bit.ly/100BMCOGOLF2025
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/100-black-men-of-central-ohio-celebrity-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Jefferson Golf and Country Club\, 7271 Jefferson Meadows Drive\, Blacklick\, OH\, 43004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:100BMCO 2025 Pinning Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:You Are Cordially Invited to the Induction & Pinning Ceremony\nof “The 100 Black Men of Central Ohio\, Inc.” \nThursday\, August 28\, 2025 – North Bank Park Pavilion\n311 W. Long Street Columbus\, Ohio 43215 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM \nThe 100 Black Men of America Inc. a non-profit 501 c3 organization; is recognized as the nation’s top African-American-led mentoring organization. The Central Ohio chapter proudly presents our members to the COMMUNITY! \nYour presence and active participation are crucial as we continue our mission to mentor\, educate\, and empower young people in Central Ohio. Together\, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve and contribute to the advancement of our community as a whole. \nRSVP VIA EMAIL AT: info@100bmco.org
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/100bmco-2025-pinning-ceremony/
LOCATION:North Bank Park Pavilion\, 311 West Long Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:100BMCO - Giving Tuesday Open House
DESCRIPTION:You Are Cordially Invited TC3 MEMORIAL FOUNDATION PRESENTS \n\nTC3 MEMORIAL FOUNDATION presents Giving Tuesday Open House Happy Hour\n Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025\n 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n CUT 132 – Easton Town Center\n4117 Worth Ave\, Columbus\, OH 43219 (Easton Town Center near Aloft and PINS)\n\nFREE EVENT | RSVP TODAY! https://givebackhour.eventbrite.com\n\n\nMix. Mingle. Network. Give Back.\n\nJoin the TC3 Memorial Foundation for an inspiring evening of connection and community as we shine a light on several Central Ohio nonprofits making a lasting impact.\n\n\nDiscover meaningful ways to give back and support local organizations this Giving Tuesday\, December 2\, 2025.\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\nMeet and learn from incredible Central Ohio nonprofits\nFind your cause and make your Giving Tuesday count\nNetwork with community leaders and changemakers\nEnjoy refreshments\, great conversation\, and a welcoming atmosphere\n\n\nGiving Starts Here. Care. Connect. Contribute.\n\nTogether\, we can build stronger communities — one conversation\, one connection\, and one act of giving at a time.\n\n\n\nFeatured Giving Tuesday Open House Non-Profits:\nAlways With Us (AWU) Charities\nCultivate CDC\nOurs Brothers Keepers (OBK)\nTC3 Memorial Foundation\n100 Black Men of Central Ohio (100BMCO)\nYoung E.L.I.T.E. International\nDance E.L.I.T.E. Performance Academy (DEPA)\n\n\n\nFREE EVENT | RSVP TODAY! https://givebackhour.eventbrite.com\n\n\nPresented by: TC3 Memorial Foundation\n Questions? info@TC3MemorialFoundation.org\n Follow Us: @TC3MemorialFoundation\nCare. Connect. Contribute.\n\n\n\n100 Black Men of Central Ohio\, Inc. @awu_charities @danceelitelive @tc3memorialfoundation Cultivate CDC @cultivatecdc @100bmco\n@oursbrotherskeepers1 Parker West AWU Charities
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/100bmco/
LOCATION:CUT 132 – Easton Town Center\, 4117 Worth Avenue\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Whitehall Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Join WHITEHALL THANKSGIVING Food Basket Giveaway taking place on Thursday\, November 20\, 2025\, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at John Bishop Park 4815 Etna Road Whitehall\, OH 43213 \n 
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/whitehall-thanksgiving-food-basket-giveaway/
LOCATION:John Bishop Park\, 4815 Etna Road\, Whitehall\,\, OH\, 43213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:100BMCO - End of Year Mental Health Check-In
DESCRIPTION:Join the 100 Black Men of Central Ohio and Travelers Rest Outreach Ministry for an empowering and inspiring End-of-Year Mental Health Check-In themed “Standing Stronger Together.” This meaningful gathering will take place on Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Traveler’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church\, 1533 Cleveland Ave\, Columbus\, OH 43211. \nModerated by Judge Monica Hawkins\, this engaging and heartfelt discussion will feature a dynamic panel of voices\, including Carmen Banks-Stewart\, Dr. Rashawn Wilson\, and Ty’Keice Cox. Together\, they will explore the importance of mental wellness\, community support\, and collective healing as we close out the year. \nCome ready to reflect\, connect\, and recharge—because when we stand together\, we grow stronger together. \n🖤 Standing Stronger Together 🖤\nJoin the 100 Black Men of Central Ohio for our End-of-Year Mental Health Check-In — a safe space for reflection\, healing\, and growth. \n🗓️ Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\n🕙 10 AM – 12 PM\n📍 Traveler’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church\, 1533 Cleveland Ave\, Columbus\, OH \nModerated by Judge Monica Hawkins\, featuring panelists Carmen Banks-Stewart\, Dr. Rashawn Wilson\, and Ty’Keice Cox — this powerful conversation will remind us that we’re never alone in our journey. \nLet’s close the year by standing stronger together 💪🏾 \nRSVP TODAY!  https://bit.ly/100BMCOCHECKIN\n#100BMCO #StandingStrongerTogether #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityHealing
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/100bmco-end-of-year-mental-health-check-in/
LOCATION:Traveler’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church\, 1533 Cleveland Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Newly Elected Officials Reception
DESCRIPTION:📣 Central Ohio\, Let’s Welcome Our New Leaders! \nThe 100 Black Men of Central Ohio invites you to our Newly Elected Officials Reception — an evening dedicated to celebrating and connecting with the leaders shaping the future of our region. \n🗓 Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025\n⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Columbus Museum of Art 480 East Broad Street\, Columbus\, OH 43215 \nJoin us as we welcome newly elected officials from across Central Ohio\, especially Franklin County — including school board members\, city council members\, township trustees\, judges\, and more. This is your opportunity to meet\, mingle\, and build meaningful connections with the individuals stepping into key roles in our community. \n✨ What to Expect:\n🤝🏾 Meet & greet with newly elected leaders\n🎤 Brief remarks + meaningful engagement\n🥂 Light refreshments\n💼 A night of community\, connection\, and celebration \nLet’s come together to uplift and support those stepping forward to serve.\nWe look forward to seeing you at the Columbus Museum of Art! \nRSVP! https://100BMCONEW.eventbrite.com \n \n 
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/100bmco-newly-elected-officials-reception/
LOCATION:Columbus Museum of Art\, 480 East Broad Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:📣 6th Annual MLK March in Linden! 📣
DESCRIPTION:📣 6th Annual MLK March in Linden! 📣  \n\nWe’re honored to have our President Brian Winston as the keynote speaker. Let’s celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and unite for change!\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n🗓 Monday\, January 19\, 2026\n⏰ 11AM–2PM \n📍 START: NEW Meet-Up Location:\n@Clever Bee Academy\n1977 Cleveland Ave\, Columbus\, OH 43211 \n🚶🏾‍♂️ March begins at 12PM\n🎤 MLK Ceremony at 1PM \n📍 Ending at Clarence Lumpkin Point of Pride\n(Corner of Cleveland Ave & 11th Ave) \n🎙 Keynote Speaker: Brian Winston\, President of 100 Black Men of Central Ohio \n👕 Dress for the weather.\n🚗 If you’re unable to walk the distance\, you’re welcome to drive and meet us at the ceremony site. \n\n\n\nFor info: 614.402.6875 | WeAreLinden614.org\n\n\n#MLK #LindenStrong #WeAreLinden #BrianWinston #100BMCO #UnityInAction #MLKLegacy #CommunityPower #ColumbusEvents #LeadershipInAction
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/newly-elected-officials-reception-copy/
LOCATION:Clever Bee Academy\, 1977 Cleveland Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:100BMCO General Body Meeting  WINTER 2026
DESCRIPTION:100 Black Men of Central Ohio WINTER 2026 General Body Meeting \nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026 – For Members & Invited Guests Only \n– 100BMCO Members & Invited Guests Only – \nYour presence and active participation are crucial as we continue our mission to mentor\, educate\, and empower young people in Central Ohio. Together\, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve and contribute to the advancement of our community as a whole. \n 
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/100bmco-general-body-meeting-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Venture Suites\, 780 Mt. Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:100BMCO General Body Meeting  SPRING 2026
DESCRIPTION:100 Black Men of Central Ohio WINTER 2026 General Body Meeting \nSaturday\, March 28\, 2026 – For Members & Invited Guests Only \n– 100BMCO Members & Invited Guests Only – \nYour presence and active participation are crucial as we continue our mission to mentor\, educate\, and empower young people in Central Ohio. Together\, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve and contribute to the advancement of our community as a whole. \n 
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/100bmco-general-body-meeting-spring-2026/
LOCATION:The King Arts Complex\, 835 Mt Vernon Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:100 Black Men of Central Ohio (100BMCO) Awards & Pinning Ceremony Fundraiser 2026
DESCRIPTION:100 Black Men of Central Ohio (100BMCO)\nAwards & Pinning Ceremony Fundraiser\n“Honoring the Past\, Empowering the Present\, and Preparing the Future!”\n\n  \n\n\n Thursday\, August 20\, 2026\n 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nThe Lincoln Theatre | 769 E Long St\, Columbus\, OH 43203\n  \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the legacy\, leadership\, and lasting impact of African-American men who are making a difference throughout Central Ohio.\n\n\n\nThis signature event will recognize outstanding leaders\, welcome and pin new members dedicated to the mission of mentoring and service\, and honor those whose commitment has strengthened our communities for generations.\n\n\n\nTogether\, we will reflect on the shoulders we stand on\, celebrate the changemakers shaping our communities today\, and invest in the next generation of leaders who will carry our mission into the future.\n\n  \n\n\n An Evening Featuring:\n Recognition of Distinguished Community Leaders\n New Member Pinning Ceremony\n Networking with Civic\, Business & Community Leaders\n Celebration of Mentorship\, Education & Leadership\n Fundraising to Support Youth Mentoring\, Scholarships\, and Community Programs\n\n\n\n  \nYour presence helps us continue to empower young people\, strengthen families\, and create opportunities that transform lives across Central Ohio.\n\n\n\n  \nTogether\, we honor the past.\nTogether\, we empower the present.\nTogether\, we prepare the future.\n\n\n\nOur Awards Ceremony will recognize four distinguished African American men whose extraordinary commitment to service\, economic empowerment\, mentorship\, and leadership has made a lasting impact throughout Central Ohio. These remarkable leaders have dedicated their lives to strengthening our communities\, creating opportunities for others\, and serving as examples of excellence and servant leadership. \nUnder the theme\, “Honoring the Past\, Empowering the Present\, and Preparing the Future\,” we will present the following distinguished awards: \n\nSenator Hearcel Craig Service Award – Honoring an individual whose lifelong commitment to service\, advocacy\, and community leadership has positively impacted the lives of countless individuals.\nMayor Michael B. Coleman Community Leadership Award – Recognizing an outstanding leader whose vision\, collaboration\, and dedication have strengthened neighborhoods and inspired meaningful community change.\nAdam Troy Economic Empowerment Award – Celebrating an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing economic opportunity\, entrepreneurship\, financial empowerment\, and pathways to generational wealth.\nOtto Beatty Jr. 100BMCO Member of the Year Award – This award will be presented annually to one member of the 100 Black Men of Central Ohio who best exemplifies the qualities that defined Mr. Beatty’s life: character\, integrity\, servant leadership\, unwavering commitment to community\, mentorship\, and a genuine love for helping others.\n\nThese awards are more than recognitions—they are a celebration of men who have answered the call to serve\, lead with integrity\, and invest in the future of our communities. Their work reflects the values of the 100 Black Men of Central Ohio and serves as an inspiration to the next generation of leaders.
URL:https://100bmco.org/program/100-black-men-of-central-ohio-100bmco-awards-pinning-ceremony-fundraiser-2026/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 769 East Long Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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