The 100 Black Men of West Texas will host its 19th Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Texas Tech’s McKenzie–Merket Alumni Center.
100 Black Men of West Texas is a nonprofit organization focused on mentoring youth and providing scholarship opportunities for high school and college students.
The gala serves as the kickoff event for the local 2014 African-American History Month Celebration.
Dwight McDonald, president of the organization, said two citizens will be recognized at the gala for their contributions.