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Where style meets purpose—an upscale night of sneakers, sound, and philanthropy supporting mentorship in Baton Rouge.

You are cordially invited to join the 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge as we celebrate the transformative power of mentorship in our community.

The 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge is proud to present our 5th Annual Sneaker Soirée: Kicks for a Cause fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Sneaker Soirée: Kicks for a Cause was established to support mentees in our flagship mentoring program, Project Excel—a comprehensive initiative serving young men in 6th through 12th grade. Project Excel focuses on self-management, leadership development, assertion skills, personal relationships, career readiness, and youth enrichment excursions. Since its inception, Sneaker Soirée has generated over $120,000 in scholarships and program support benefiting Project Excel mentees.

You and your guests are invited to an unforgettable evening of philanthropy, entertainment, and purpose as we honor the impact of mentorship in Baton Rouge. With your support, we can continue providing our mentees with the resources, exposure, and experiences they deserve.

Event Details

  • Attire: Formal Attire with Fashionable Sneakers
  • Age Requirement: 25+
  • Sounds Powered By: DJ Incredible
  • Live Entertainment: Universal Language
  • Sponsor Giveaways
  • All tickets include: event admission, Cajun dinner buffet, and premium open bar
  • No ticket sales at the door
  • More details and special surprises coming soon

For sponsorship opportunities or event inquiries, please contact us at finance@100blackmenbr.org.

Learn more about the impact of the 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge in our community—
“What They See Is What They’ll Be.”

What they See Is What They'll Be

100 Black Men prepares youth and young adults who can lead the way and become the next generation of leaders. The future of our organization and our community lies in the ability to develop a pipeline of talented, courageous and effective leaders who can take up the mantle and take on the challenges that lie ahead.

Intentional Effort.
Remarkable Results.

Changing Baton Rouge one youth at a time.

2/3+

ACT Preparatory Academy

More than two-thirds of our students scored highly enough on the ACT Exam to qualify for the TOPS scholarship program.

3

Dollars And $ense Financial Literacy

Students representing our chapter have won the national competition in three of the last six years. Teaching high school students responsible money management practices is key for our youth.

95%

WISE Guys

In the 2021-2022 program, Wise Guys enrolled 150 participants with a 95% completion.

200%

Summer Robotics

Attendance doubled this past year for our robotics academy which provides enrichment opportunities for middle school students in computer programming, robotics, video game development.

100%

Project Excel

For the 2020-21 school year, 100% of participants were promoted to the next grade level.