100 Black Men of Savannah: How Mentorship, Literacy, and Violence Prevention Are Changing Lives

What happens when mentorship goes beyond advice and becomes a lifelong commitment to changing futures? In this powerful episode of Savannah Spotlight, Renee LaSalle sits down with Fernando Foster, the new President of 100 Black Men of Savannah, to discuss the organization’s mission to mentor, empower, and support young people across the Coastal Empire. As part of the international 100 Black Men of America organization, the Savannah chapter works with students from pre-K through college through mentorship, literacy initiatives, technology programs, financial education, violence prevention, and leadership development. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • How the new “100 Reads” literacy initiative is building home libraries for children • Why mentorship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life • How technology camps expose students to robotics, AI, coding, and STEM careers • What the Respect for Life anti-gun violence initiative aims to accomplish • How community members can volunteer, mentor, or support the organization 100 Black Men of Savannah currently mentors hundreds of students throughout the region and is working to expand its impact even further through mentorship, education, and community involvement. Find 100 Black Men of Savannah: www.100blackmensav.org