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100 Black Men of America, Inc. Names AT&T as Corporation of the Year |
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AT&T Inc. today announced that 100 Black Men of America, Inc., a nonprofit
organization committed to the intellectual development of youth and the
economic empowerment of the African-American community, has named AT&T as
its 2007 Corporation of the Year.
AT&T was selected for this honor based on its commitment to 100 Black
Men of America's mission, as well as the company's diversity and community
outreach initiatives.
"AT&T has been a constant ally in our mission to improve the quality of
life within our communities and to provide educational and economic
opportunities for all African-Americans," said Albert Dotson, chairman of
100 Black Men of America. "We are pleased to have a corporate partner such
as AT&T that is committed to giving back and enriching the community."
100 Black Men of America has established numerous programs that focus
on community enhancement, specifically in the areas of mentoring,
education, health and wellness and economic development. Today, more than
100,000 youth participate annually in 100 Black Men of America's mentoring
and youth development programs.
Throughout its history, AT&T has supported, through financial and
volunteer-hour contributions, numerous institutions that serve people of
color, including 100 Black Men of America.
In 2006, AT&T and the AT&T
Foundation contributed more than $36 million and supported nearly 1,200
organizations and programs that enrich and strengthen diverse communities
nationwide.
Last year, the AT&T Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AT&T Inc.,
gave a grant to 100 Black Men of America to support the organization's
nationwide youth mentorship program. The funds were used to support
training forums and national outreach for the Mentoring the 100 Way(TM)
program, which certifies volunteers to provide leadership-development
training for low-income African-American youth.
"AT&T has been a strong advocate of 100 Black Men of America and its
mission for more than a decade," said Marie Long, vice president of
Constituency Relations at AT&T. "We are honored to work side by side with
an organization that shares our commitment to diversity and to the
African-American community."
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