Zo's Summer Groove

I n the seven years since Zo's Summer Groove's successful inception, the 100 Black Men of South Florida Inc. has forged a flourishing and mutually beneficial relationship with NBA super star Alonzo Mourning formerly of the Miami Heat. Since 1997, proceeds from the weekend long event have benefited the 100 Black Men of South Florida Inc.'s biggest mentoring initiative program, The Leadership Academy.

Although the monetary contributions have been beneficial, Alonzo's personal interaction with the young people has been extraordinarily valuable. The 100 has leveraged our participation in Zo's Summer Groove to further benefit other community based organizations by making sure the underserved populations have opportunities to attend events.

According to Dr. Harold Guinyard, Chairman of the Leadership Academy, "Zo's Summer Groove has provided an opportunity for the young men of the Leadership Academy to relate positively to new people, participate in discussions and activities with peers, act supportively toward others, volunteer to help and seek help from others, strengthen peer relations, sustain friendships with peers and finally respond positively to teachers and other authority figures. It is great opportunity that Zo's Summer Groove provides the organizations it helps.