New York, New York – The first chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. was established in New York City in 1963 and was named the One Hundred Black Men of New York, Inc. Although it was established in New York City, it had deep Roots on Long Island as many of the men in the New York City Chapter lived on Long Island and had the desire to establish a chapter on Long Island. A conversation was held with the NYC Chapter and shortly thereafter in 1974 a chapter was formed in Hempstead, Long Island. The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. is known throughout Nassau and Suffolk County.
The founding president was William Urquhart, Jr., a resident of the Village of Hempstead, Mr. William Urquhart, Jr. was a local real estate broker and the first black person to serve on the Hempstead School Board. Today new chapter is known as the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. As it builds on its deep roots on Long Island and expands its service territory into Eastern New York City, it will continue to serve the community and be affectionately known as “The Organization That Makes A Difference.”
“The “100”as it is known on Long Island for short, advocates for excellence in 4 main areas which are Mentoring, Education, Health and Wellness and Economic Empowerment. Its goal is to bring together a variety of men from diverse backgrounds who are committed to the community and have exemplified excellence in their prospective spheres of influence, then unite them to impact our community in a positive manner.
As Long Island seeks to develop its infrastructure; it must also develop its human capital, intellectual capital, and social capital, and cultural capital. Organizations such as this chapter of the 100 Black Men will be crucial to developing and nurturing the next generation of leaders on Long Island.
The men who formed the initial chapter on Long Island in 1974 were well off financially, but thought perhaps if they came together under an organization, under a structure, they would be able to make a significant difference in the community. By 1986 initial meetings with several chapters that had been formed across America had been convened to discuss and lay out a plan to form a national body.
On October 2, 1986, representatives from 100 Black Men Chapters converged in Washington, DC, for a final meeting to establish a national organization Today that body is called 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Some of the members of the first chapters included businessmen and industry leaders such as David Dinkins, Robert Mangum, Dr. William Hayling, Nathaniel Goldston III, Livingston Wingate, Andrew Hatcher, and Jackie Robinson.
The OHBMENY still attracts industry leaders. Phil Andrews is the Founding President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York. His presence in the New York Black Business community has been exceptional and is aligned with 100 Black Men of America’s goal of economic empowerment.
About: Phil Andrews – The Founding President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. “My desire to expand the Long Island 100 Black Men Chapter stems from the mentorship opportunities he was afforded by the 100 Black Men.” – Phil Andrews.
In the past, he owned a Barbershop franchise on Long Island with multiple locations. He was a two term past president of a local 100 Black Men chapter from 2009 to 2013, and served for over 20 years. He has served on the Board of Directors of numerous Chambers of Commerce including being current president of the African American Chamber of Commerce. He has been widely recognized as a force of business in the Long Island and NYC communities. He has also been afforded the privilege to serve as Public Relations Director for a myriad of companies, community initiatives and professional organizations.
Andrews’ business acumen is often sought after by organizations that host major events, benefits and fundraisers. Mr. Andrews’s current leadership at the Long Island African American Chamber has helped LIAACC to become known as the largest African American Chamber of Commerce in New York State.
The chamber currently serves the four counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings. In 1995 and 1998, Mr. Andrews’ excellence in his field garnered the Small Business Person of the Year award by two branches of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce (Roosevelt and West Indian Chambers, respectively). He has also received a n
He has also received a number of proclamations and citations from notable political officials including former Nassau County Executive Thomas S. Gullotta, former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Richard Guardino and Assembly-woman Earlene Hooper Hill, 18th Assembly District of Long Island NY. In 2012, Phil Andrews was honored by the Korean American Association of Greater N.Y. with the “Good Neighbor Award. .
In 2019 the New York District Office of the United States Small Business Administration named Phil Andrews as its 2019 Small Business Champion for 14 counties in Downstate, New York. In March of 2021 Mr. Andrews was appointed to the Board of Directors of the LIA.
In 2021 Mr. Andrews was inducted into Long Island Business News Hall of Fame which led to a permanent plaque being placed on the wall at the Zarb School of Business along with other inductees.
Andre Garvin is a former mentee of the 100 Black Men and a current member of the 100 BMENY he currently serves as the Chair of Membership and Programs.
About: Andre Garvin, Business Consultant and Special Assistant in the Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs. Born and raised in the Village of Hempstead, New York where the value of economic progress was instilled in him young. He came into contact with the local chapter of the 100 Black Men through their mentoring program at Hempstead High school and quickly realized the value of the information that was provided.
A graduate of Virginia State University’s Reginald F. Lewis School of business, his career background started in finance. He initially worked with a south east regional bank BB&T in Richmond, VA (now Truist) then later progressing to becoming a licensed financial advisor with AXA Advisors on Long Island.
Noticing the tides of business moving more toward the need for software, he spent a number of years traveling nationally working with Pietech the creators of MoneyGuidePro (Now Envestnet MoneyGuide) the most widely used financial planning software at the time.
Andre is currently working with the Nassau County Minority Affairs department as a Special Assistant to the Executive Director whose role is to establish and manage an Entrepreneurial Center in Nassau County for small, micro and startup businesses. His motivating factor has always been, improving the condition of African American economics.
Now a leader with the 100 BMENY, he expects to empower others to feed their passion as well, and engage black men in the important mission of 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.
The 100 Black Men of Eastern New, Inc. is located online at WWW.100BMENY.ORG The 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. is a 501c3 Not for Profit Organization membership-based organization and a local chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. There is an interest and stakeholders meeting being held at AG’s Steak House located in Westbury, New York, on April 22nd, 2025.
This event is in partnership with the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc., Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.
