100 Black Men of the Inland Empire

11/01/2026

🖤💛 SAVE THE DATE! THE 10TH ANNUAL BLACK TIE GALA! 💛🖤

✨ 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire ✨
“We Rise By Lifting Each Other”

Join us for an elegant and unforgettable evening as we celebrate a decade of excellence, service, leadership, and commitment to our community!

The 10th Annual Black Tie Gala will honor outstanding individuals and organizations who exemplify leadership, dedication, and service while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

🏆 2027 Honorees Include:
🔹 Chief Joseph Paulino (R)
🔹 Wil Greer
🔹 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. — San Bernardino-Riverside Area Alumnae Chapter
🔹 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. — Inland Valley Alumnae Chapter

🎓 We will also proudly celebrate our 2026 Graduate Mentees as they embark on their next chapter of success! Their accomplishments represent the power of mentorship, education, and investing in our future leaders.

📅 Date: Sunday, April 11, 2027
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Delta Hotels Ontario Airport
2200 E. Holt Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761

🎟️ Ticket Information:
• Individual Tickets: $160
• Tables: $1,500

🥂 Come dressed to impress and be part of an extraordinary celebration of achievement, community impact, and the power of giving back!

Your support helps advance our mission of mentoring youth, developing future leaders, and strengthening our communities.

🖤💛 10 Years of Excellence. A Lifetime of Impact. 💛🖤

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase your tickets!

10/31/2026

🦃❤️ WE’RE ONLY 22 DAYS AWAY! 💛🖤
2ND ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BASKET GIVEAWAY!

The 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire and Mental Health Marty, LLC are coming together to spread love, hope, and gratitude this Thanksgiving! 🍂🙌🏾

🚨 SLOTS ARE FILLING UP! DON’T WAIT—SIGN UP TODAY! 🚨

🧺 We’re preparing 150 Thanksgiving baskets to help nourish families and brighten the holiday season. ❤️

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Marsell Wellness Center
3401 Centre Lake Drive, Suite 100
Ontario, CA 91761

🚨 PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY NOVEMBER 19, 2026!

🔗 REGISTER TODAY:
https://form.jotform.com/262795206691062

💛🖤 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

Mental Health Marty, LLC

Marsell Wellness Center

Eta Alpha Alpha Chapter – Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

BJM Brent Jones Music

J. A. Memory Group

Eta Nu Omega Chapter – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Ivy Bound

Subtle Insight Entertainment

San Bernardino-Riverside Area Alumnae Chapter – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Pi Rho Chapter – Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

The Links, Incorporated, San Bernardino Valley (CA) Chapter

Social Lites, Inc. San Bernardino

❤️ IMPORTANT: One Thanksgiving basket and one gift card per household.

🧡🦃 Let’s make this Thanksgiving brighter for families throughout our community, one basket at a time!

📣 SHARE THIS POST! Help us spread the word, and encourage families to register before all available slots are filled!

10/29/2026

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Join the 60th Annual Beautillion Scholarship Program in San Bernardino, fostering young men's leadership, mentorship, and educational opportunities.

10/29/2026

🖤💛 100 BLACK MEN OF THE INLAND EMPIRE — ADOPT-A-STREET CLEAN-UP! 💛🖤

🌎 Let’s come together to keep our community clean, beautiful, and thriving! 💪🏾🧹

The 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire invites our members, volunteers, community partners, and youth to join us for our upcoming Adopt-A-Street Clean-Up! This is an opportunity to give back, take pride in our community, and demonstrate the power of service through action.

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026⏰ 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM📍 Meeting Location: 5th Street & Orange Street, next to the Riverside Convention Center (Eastside), Riverside, CA🕢 Please arrive at 7:30 AM.🛣️ Clean-Up Area: 5th Street to Lime Street🚗 Street parking is available.

👥 CALLING ALL YOUTH!
Are you in middle school, high school, or college? Come out and get involved! If you're interested in becoming a mentee, this is a great opportunity to meet members of our organization, connect with positive role models, and learn the importance of community service and leadership.

Every bag of trash collected makes a difference. Every volunteer makes an impact. Together, we can take pride in our neighborhoods and inspire the next generation to become leaders who serve!

📞 Questions? Contact Gent Duncan at (562) 758-1541.

💛🖤 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire
What They See Is What They'll Be!

10/22/2026

❤️💙 HONORING OUR VETERANS, YOUR SERVICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! 💙❤️

The 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire proudly invites you to our Veterans Day Mixer: Honoring All Who Served!

This special evening will celebrate the brave men and women who have served our great nation. We recognize that freedom comes with sacrifice, and we are forever grateful for the courage, dedication, and commitment of our veterans.

🎖️ Special Veteran Recognition:

Each veteran in attendance will be individually recognized and presented with a certificate of recognition in honor of their military service and dedication to our country.
Join us for an evening of appreciation, meaningful conversations, professional networking, and community fellowship as we come together to honor those who have worn the uniform and defended our freedoms.

📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Raquel’s Jazz Lounge
134 S. Riverside Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
💵 Donation: $20
Payment accepted in advance or at the door via Zelle:
📧 [email protected]

10/21/2026

🦃❤️ 2ND ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BASKET GIVEAWAY! 💛🖤

The 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire and Mental Health Marty, LLC are coming together to spread love, hope, and gratitude this Thanksgiving! 🍂🙌🏾

Join us as we provide (150)Thanksgiving baskets to help nourish families and brighten the holiday season! 🧺❤️

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026�⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM�📍 Marsell Wellness Center�3401 Centre Lake Drive, Suite 100�Ontario, CA 91761

🚨 PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY NOVEMBER 19, 2026!

🔗 REGISTER HERE:�https://form.jotform.com/262795206691062

💛🖤
A special thank you to the organizations helping make this event possible:

• Mental Health Marty, LLC
• Marsell Wellness Center
• Eta Alpha Alpha Chapter- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• BJM Brent Jones Music
• J. A. Memory Group
• Eta Nu Omega Chapter-Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Ivy Bound
• Subtle Insight Entertainment
• San Bernardino-Riverside Area Alumnae Chapter-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Pi Rho Chapter-Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• The Links, Incorporated San Bernardino Valley (CA) Chapter
• Social Lites, Inc. San Bernardino

Together, we can make Thanksgiving brighter for families throughout our community, one basket at a time!

****(1) Basket and gift card per household!!!!****

🧡🦃
📣 Please share this post and help us spread the word!

10/18/2026

🙏🏾 A Heartfelt Thank You for the Civic Engagement Award 🏆

The 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the League of Women Voters San Bernardino Area for honoring our organization with the 2026 Civic Engagement Award.

This recognition is a tremendous honor and a testament to our commitment to mentoring, educating, and empowering the next generation of leaders. We believe that serving our community, investing in our youth, and creating opportunities for positive change are essential to building a stronger future.

Thank you to the League of Women Voters San Bernardino Area, for recognizing our work and for your continued commitment to civic education, voter engagement, and community involvement.

We are proud to serve the Inland Empire and remain committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of our young people and the communities we serve.
Together, we can build stronger communities and inspire generations of changemakers!

With gratitude,
100 Black Men of the Inland Empire 🖤💛

10/18/2026

10/15/2026

💗💙 PINK, BLUE & YOU: A NIGHT OF AWARENESS, NETWORKING & IMPACT! 💗💙

The 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for Pink, Blue & You! Your presence, support, and participation helped make this evening of awareness, education, networking, and community connection truly meaningful.

A special and sincere thank you to Dr. Teri Rhetta-Gallarzo, Founder and CEO of Pinkwell Health, LLC, for sharing her knowledge, expertise, and passion for improving the health of our community. Your message reinforced the importance of prevention, early detection, and taking proactive steps toward better health, especially when addressing breast cancer and prostate cancer.

We are grateful to our community partners, supporters, and everyone who continues to stand with us in our mission to promote healthier communities while investing in the future of our youth through mentoring and scholarships.

💗 Together, we raise awareness.
💙 Together, we encourage prevention.
🤝 Together, we strengthen our community.

Thank you for being part of this important evening. Let's continue to build, grow, and elevate together, in good health!

100 Black Men of the Inland Empire

“What They See Is What They’ll Be.”