Dr. John H. Jackson will receive the 2009 Chairman’s Award for Education from 100 Black Men of America, during their 23rd Annual Conference on Friday, June 12th, at the Hilton New York. This award is being bestowed upon Dr. Jackson in recognition of his commitment to the uplift and empowerment of youth across the nation.

Other notables that have received this distinguished award include:

• Dr. Yvonne Sanders Butler
  Founder of Healthy Kids, Smart Kids and
  Principal of Brown Mill Elementary and Magnet School
• Dr. William Harvey
  President of Hampton University
• Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
  Georgetown University Professor and Author

100 Black Men of America is one of the nation’s leading organizations in the nation for supporting and promoting positive gain in the Black community, particularly among Black youth. The mission of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans.