Become a Member

Strength Measured by How We Lift Others.

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Join the 100

Answer the Call to Lead

Membership in 100 Black Men of Syracuse is an invitation to lead. When you join, you become part of a brotherhood of professionals, mentors, and community builders who believe that our collective strength is best measured by how we lift others up.

As a member, you’ll use your talents, your time, and your voice to create an environment where our children are inspired to achieve their full potential — and where our people are empowered to become self-sufficient, contributing shareholders in the economic and social life of our community.

Become a Member

Ready to Answer the Call?

We believe deeply that mentorship changes outcomes. That’s why we take an active role in helping the youth of greater Syracuse, New York become confident, capable, and competitive members of society — young people who see a future for themselves and have the support to reach it.

Membership isn’t a title — it’s a commitment. It’s showing up for a mentoring session on a Saturday morning. It’s sharing your professional expertise with a young person exploring their first career path. It’s standing shoulder to shoulder with other men who share your values and your vision for what this community can become.

  • Join a brotherhood of leaders — Stand shoulder to shoulder with professionals, mentors, and community builders united by a shared vision for Syracuse.

  • Mentor the next generation — Help young people across greater Syracuse become confident, capable, and competitive, with the support they need to reach their full potential.

  • Give real time, make real impact — Live our motto, “Real Men Giving Real Time,” whether it’s a Saturday morning mentoring session or sharing your expertise with a young person exploring their first career.

  • Empower our community — Use your talents, time, and voice to help our people become self-sufficient, contributing shareholders in Syracuse’s economic and social life.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in Syracuse — if you’re willing to give your time, your talent, and your leadership to the youth and families who need it most — we invite you to apply for membership. We look forward to welcoming you into the brotherhood.

“Real Men Giving Real Time.”

This is the heart of our motto.