Membership into Progressive Black Men, Inc. is a sincere commitment. When a man is inducted into this organization, he accepts the responsibility for a devoted effort that will forward the organization, the community, and also himself. He is bonded to a lifelong dedication of Academic Excellence, Communal Support, Fellowship of Brothers and the mission of Progressive Black Men, Inc.. Members are expected to maintain a high level of maturity and discipline.
They must also have a desire to strive for, and achieve goals for himself, the community and the organization through Collective Knowledge, Collective Effort, and Collective Strength. On becoming a member of Progressive Black Men, a man will learn the importance of academic excellence, leadership, brotherhood and most importantly what it means to be a Progressive Black Man.
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Requirements
Collegiate Membership
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (Grade Point Average may be raised at Chapter’s Discretion)
- To become a member of a collegiate chapter you must currently be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university where there is an active chapter on campus or in the city.
- Display leadership skills and a concern for the issues facing African Americans.
- Successful completion of the New Membership Education Program.
Professional Membership
- Graduate of an accredited college or university when there is an active chapter in the city.
- Graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university where there is an active Professional chapter in the city.
- Military Officer or Veteran
- Display leadership skills and a concern for the issues facing African Americans.
- Successful completion of the New Member Education Program.
Expansion Information
Progressive Black Men, Inc. is currently establishing an expansion initiative and seeking interested men of exceptional leadership abilities and work ethics to continue the growth of the organization.
PBM brings together men that are willing and able to break the misconception placed upon us by this present system and ready to move forward fearlessly and successfully. We are men ready to claim the price that generations before shed their blood for. PBM is progress, nothing more and nothing less. We have learned from the past, but we don’t live in the past. Our steps can only go in one direction.