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MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Many students know exactly what they want to do after high school, others are not so sure. The mission of the 5th Annual College and Career Expo organized by 100 Black Men of South Florida and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and sponsored by...

Members of the 100, The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri has brought national attention to the use of excessive force by police against young black males. However, there are a number of issues beyond excessive force that lurk below the surface which...

MIAMI — The 100 Black Men of South Florida and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools will host a college and career fair that is expected to draw more than 5,000 students who can learn about career and post-secondary education options. The Fourth Annual College & Career...

For generations in Black America, a college education was thought to be the silver bullet against poverty and a sure entryway to upward mobility and middle-class life. Rising college-associated costs coupled with falling incomes create a challenging scenario for some Black aspiring college students. This reality becomes more pronounced for first-generation prospects. Many of these first-time college students lack the financial resources or parental knowledge that can create a comfortable transition from high school to higher education. The 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc. partnered with the Miami-Dade County Public School system to reverse this trend.

The 100 Black Men of South Florida will host their 4th annual College & Career Expo for high school students and Roxanne Vargas spoke to one of the program mentors who also shared his story. SOURCE ...