Event Summary: 40th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

The 40th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. marks a historic milestone—celebrating four decades of leadership, mentorship, and measurable community impact nationwide.

As the organization’s premier national convening, the conference brings together members, corporate executives, policymakers, educators, community advocates, and youth leaders to advance dialogue around mentorship, education, economic empowerment, and health equity.

Over four days, the gathering will feature leadership sessions, plenary discussions, cross-sector engagement, and milestone moments recognizing 40 years of service and impact.

Media Credential Guidelines

Media credentialing for the 40th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. will follow the process established in previous years. Instructions, submission requirements, deadlines, and the credential application form are posted in this section.

Important Dates & Application

Media credential applications must be received by the established deadline of June 19, 2026.

All journalists who wish to attend and cover 40^th Annual Conference events must submit a Media Credentials Form.

Media Inquiries

All media inquiries related to the 40th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. should be directed to: Marketing@100bmoa.org 

Credential Eligibility& Acceptance

100 Black Men of America, Inc. media credentials are available to reporters, editors working as reporters, producers, video camera operators and still photographers who present valid press identification. We uphold a high standard to protect the youth in attendance, and no exceptions will be permitted.

• Media credentials do not include meal service at events where food is served.
• Media representatives who violate guidelines for coverage of a 100 event, whether written or oral, may have their credentials withdrawn.
• 100 Black Men of America, Inc. credentials are not available to staff of media advertising, marketing,      public relations, or management departments or firms.

There is a limitation on the number of credentials issued for an event. 100BMOA will consider the following criteria, in order of significance, when issuing approval:

1. Media organizations with a large national audience.
2. Local media in the host city.
3. Those who have been credentialed for the previous 100 events in the previous two years will be considered for credentials.
4. Those who can demonstrate having written about the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. causes, programs, events, or chapters in the previous year will be considered for credentials.

Credential Usage 

Credentials must be visible throughout the event. Each credential is issued exclusively for the journalist who has successfully completed the credentialing process. Media outlets seeking to update the names of their credentialed representatives must submit a new credential request. If such changes are required after the credential deadline has passed, please contact Marketing@100bmoa.org prior to the event for further assistance. Credentials must not be transferred or loaned to any other individual under any circumstances. Noncompliance may result in revocation of credentials for all parties involved.

Credentialed journalists gain access to the event, media work areas, mixed zone, and designated media spaces. Misusing a 100BMOA media credential will lead to immediate loss of access and potential future credential revocation for both the journalist and their agency.

Blogger et al. Credentials Policy

Bloggers and citizen journalists who lack formal press credentials must authenticate their status by providing links to their blogs or media outlets. Applications for media credentials must be made by the same method specified under Media Credentials Policy.

Bloggers must represent well-established youth mentoring, youth advocacy, education, minority health, or economic equity-related outlets as determined by 100 Black Men of America, Inc.’s headquarters staff. All media credentials must be requested at least 7 days before an event.