Black Non-Profit Organizations in Texas

The 100 began in New York in 1963 when a group of concerned African American men began to meet to explore ways of improving conditions in their community. The group eventually adopted the name “100 Black Men, Inc.,” as a sign of solidarity. These men envisioned an organization that would implement programs designed to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minorities. They also wished to ensure the future of their communities by aiming an intense number of resources toward youth development. These members were successful black men from various walks of life. These visionaries were business and industry leaders such as David Dinkins, Robert Mangum, Dr. William Hayling, Nathaniel Goldston III, Livingston Wingate, Andrew Hatcher, and Jackie Robinson. ​ In 1976, Dr. Hayling formed the 100 Black Men of New Jersey. A movement had been born. Men across the country began forming 100 Black Men organizations to leverage their collective talents and resources. Chapters formed in Los Angeles, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area, Nassau/Suffolk, Alton and Sacramento. ​ Between 1976 and 1986, the chapters held several meeting formulating the currently known “100 Black Men of America, Inc.” In 1997, a group of men in Dallas, TX recognized the need of such a strong organization in their community. ​ Collectively, they successfully lobbied for and was granted a charter of their own, thus birthing the 100 Black Men of Greater Dallas, Inc. In 2012, members of Greater Dallas chapter changed its name to the 100 Black Men of Greater Dallas/Fort Worth, Inc., which reflects the entire Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area for which it serves. ​ The 100 has consistently increased its resources to deliver relevant, new programs and enhance signature programs. The organization is moving its mission and strategic direction forward as it implements “Mentoring the 100 Way Across a Lifetime” ℠. Our mentoring programs develop African American youth so they are prepared to excel as corporate and community leaders and entrepreneurs.

We work to protect the rights and improve the lives of individuals and families and the communities they live in by addressing civil legal issues and securing positive and life-changing outcomes. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas will ensure equal access to justice and improve the lives of low-income communities by providing high-quality legal representation, strategic litigation, valuable legal advice, and meaningful collaborations, outreach, and community education. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas offers free legal assistance to clients who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. Our clients come from all sectors of the community and all walks of life. They are veterans, victims of violence, unhoused persons, and those with medical or mental health issues. They are hard-working minimum wage earners, retirees on fixed incomes, students, grandparents, and single parents.

The Houston Lawyers Association seeks to address injustice and educate members and the community by serving as a redress conduit, improving legal services, and providing a voice for the community through advocacy, mentoring, professionalism, and coalition building.