The 100 Black Men of London is an organisation of professional men who want to help the youth and their community. We are men who have achieved some business or personal success, or are striving to achieve that success. We strongly believe that through our collective efforts and experiences, we can make a difference.

All members give their time and efforts voluntarily and currently are experiencing great personal satisfaction in seeing how these efforts are positively impacting on the young men and women on our programmes.

I feel privileged to have the opportunity to make a difference to the life of a child and my community. I am also privileged to be amongst a growing team of committed professional Black men & women, who feel as strongly as I do and are concerned enough to act to make a difference.

For far too many talk loudly of their intentions and aims but their actions make as much noise as an early Charlie Chaplin movie.

My question to all those who say they are concerned with the issues facing our youth and community today is a simple one - are you concerned enough

For when you are concerned enough your rhetoric turns to action... your thoughts and ideas become tangible programmes and your time becomes less of an obstacle to your participation.

The 100 Black Men of London believe that the seeds of greatness in our youth when fostered can grow into immense possibilities and self-fulfilment; we truly believe that our children are the legacy to the future.

It is this same belief, compounded by commitment and determination that has brought the 100 Black Men of London to where it is today. I am proud to be associated with a group of committed men who exemplify that the caring Black man is real.

As we look forward to the future we also reflect on the past, for history has taught us many things not least that the many have for far too long benefited from the actions of the few.

History has shown us that even a small but committed group of people can make a difference in this world... indeed it is the only thing that ever has.

What we can achieve as a collection of minds and bodies that make up the 100 Black Men of London depends on what we believe we can achieve as an organisation.

I believe anything is possible when you spend "less time making the possible seem impossible and more time making the impossible - possible."

With the continued determination shown by the members and the continued support of the community, we will continue to strive to be agents for change effecting change in ever-changing times.

Ken Barnes
President
100 Black Men of London