Emerging 100 of North Metro Atlanta
HISTORY & MISSIION
Who We Are
The Emerging 100 of North Metro Atlanta is the official young professional auxiliary of the 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta, Inc.
We are ambitious young men, aged 25–35, dedicated to advancing the academic, professional, and personal success of our youth through mentorship, leadership, and community engagement. Our impact extends across North Metro Atlanta, as we empower students, support the Collegiate 100, and strengthen the communities we serve.
Our members come from diverse professional backgrounds and are leaders in their respective industries. The Emerging 100 of North Metro Atlanta includes attorneys, educators, technology innovators, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, finance professionals, marketers, clergymen, and more—all united by a commitment to service, excellence, and creating lasting change.
OUR HISTORY
In 1989, an informal organization of men in business and professions was organized by founding President William L. Sheals to become involved in the county school system. The primary purpose of the organization was to provide positive African American male role models for the youth in their communities.
In early 1992, Reverend Sheals formally established the organization with twenty-two members. The formal name was “The Concerned Black Men of North Metro”. Their efforts were confined primarily to the Norcross area of Gwinnett County. In May 1992, “The Concerned Black Men of North Metro” made an application to the National Office of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. for charter membership.
In June 1992, at their National Convention in San Francisco, California, the Board of Directors of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. issued a charter to the North Metro Chapter. The 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta, Inc. became their twenty-seventh chapter.
In 1995, the organization reorganized, creating its present form and extending organizational activities into Cobb, Gwinnett, and North Fulton Counties.
In 1996, North Metro received its first program grant from United Parcel Service (UPS). The grant supported the establishment of a program called the “Knights of the 100”. The program was geared towards developing youth in character, promoting academic achievement, and instilling self-esteem, confidence, and pride in our African American youth.
OUR MISSION
North Metro’s mission is to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create an environment where our children are motivated to achieve. We aim to empower people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve.
Today, North Metro’s primary focus is mentoring. The “Men of Tomorrow” mentoring program is our strongest and most effective program. The program targets at-risk youth and provides group mentoring to over 100 youth biweekly. Our mentoring focuses on four components:
Mentoring
Education
Economic Empowerment
Health & Wellness
The Founding “trailblazing” class of 2023
North Metro members are dedicated to empowering our youth to reach their full potential. The chapter places a strong emphasis on academic excellence and has almost a 100% graduation rate for mentees enrolled in the mentoring programs.
North Metro has also received recognition from the national organization for its mentoring and community activities, as well as having award winning mentors and mentees.
North Metro believes in mentoring, empowering and teaching adults as well as youth. We have developed a “Mentoring Across a Lifetime” program that focuses on Health and Wellness, Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment for youth, middle-aged adults and senior citizens.
North Metro will continue to seek ways to improve the overall quality of life for the youth, adults and senior citizens in our communities
DeChino Duke, JD | Drissel Yilla | Benjamin Tomlinson | Lavor Silmon | Isaiah Bell, EdD | J’Terius Jones | Rubin Jennings Aaron Walker | DeJarvis Leonard II | Christopher Reed | Nathan Hobson | William Taylor | Austin Stewart
