National History
The founding members of Progressive Black Men established and exemplified the fundamental principles of the organization:
Academic Excellence
Communal Support
Fellowship of Brothers
Within the first two years, Progressive Black Men organized and nurtured a Cub Scout Troop in Frenchtown, a small African American community in the Tallahassee area, and is considered one of the proudest projects during PBM's early years. Members of the organization helped tutor and mentor the young scouts to prepare them for success in school and life. Progressive Black Men also held different social events for the entire institution, including a Physical Plant Appreciation Day, the first of its kind, and a Black Faculty Appreciation Day. These projects demonstrated the organization's commitment to the development of the African American community on and off campus.