ABOUT US
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the 100 Black Men of Dekalb is to improve the quality of life in our communities and enhance education and economic opportunities for all African-Americans.
HISTORY
The 100 Black Men of Dekalb was formed in 1991 by 14 businessmen from Dekalb County. The men wanted an organization in their community where they could devote their time and resources. The chapter is registered with Dekalb County as “The Dekalb County Chapter 100 Black Men of America, Inc.”
The Leadership Academy, the flagship community program, was conceptualized in 1992 to target young African American boys who are the target group in the community and at risk. The Chapter Board of Directors empowered the President-Elect to proceed in establishing a leadership program through the DeKalb Public School System. Working with the Chapter’s Education Committee and the DeKalb School System these men began the program in three schools: Snapfinger, Wadsworth and Knollwood Elementary Schools.

PAST PRESIDENTS
- Dr. William C. Brown* 1991 – 1993
- Michael German 1994 – 1995
- Dr. Andrew H. Griffin, Jr., Ed.D. 1996 – 1997
- Kenneth A. Wimberly 1998
- Ervin M. Walker 1999
- Dr. James A. Stokes, DDS 2000 – 2001
- Robert L. Brown2002 – 2003
- Sylvester B. Hopewell, Jr.2004
- Gregory B Levett, Sr.2005 – 2007
- Bernard Taylor, Esq.2008 – 2009
- Lamont Houston2010 – 2011
- Matthew Ware2012 – 2013
- Cornelius Stafford*2014 -2015
- John W. Hollins, Jr.2016 – 2018
- Dr. Romeo Stockett, Ph.D2018 – 2020
ABOUT THE PRESIDENT

Andre Deas
Andre M. Deas is the current president and board chairman for the DeKalb County Chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
His love of sports, particularly soccer, led to an impressive collegiate soccer career of his own. When his children began kicking the soccer ball around as just toddlers he stepped in to be a volunteer coach. His entrepreneurial spirit crossed over into his service life and he established the Jaguar Soccer Club at South DeKalb YMCA. The club grew from one team to serving hundreds of youth in the South DeKalb corridor. This success led Deas to serve on the South DeKalb YMCA branch’s Board of Directors. His advocacy for quality programming, youth development and service made him the ideal candidate when the YMCA of Metro Atlanta was looking for the next Youth Sports Director of its newest and most unique partnership branch at Wade Walker Park. He served as Senior Program Director at Wade Walker Park Family YMCA. In this capacity he oversaw recreational programming including: soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, karate, cheerleading and baseball. He is often heard saying that “Our children should not have to leave their communities to enjoy quality programming or to play on elite level teams.” In this role, he was also responsible for resource development and community outreach. As such, he was instrumental in extending the YMCA’s reach and service portfolio in Stone Mountain and Lithonia communities.
Currently, Mr. Deas serves as the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. National Liaison for Chapter Presidents. Deas is a father of three young men: Andre Jr., Justin and Micah. They are, in part, a driving force to President Deas’ commitment to the organization’s mission and motto, “WHAT THEY SEE IS WHAT THEY”LL BE.”
CURRENT MEMBERS
- Rev. Jeremy Abernathy
- Mr. Muddessar Ahmad
- Mr. Theatis Anderson Jr.
- Mr. Michael Baker
- Honorable Thurbert E. Baker
- Mr. Tracy Barlow
- Dr. Mahmoud Barrie
- Mr. Phillip Battle
- Mr. Clarence J. Boone III
- Commissioner Stephen Bradshaw
- Mr. Roderick Bridges
- Mr. Robert L. Brown
- Pastor Jamal Bryant
- Mr. Maurice Calhoun
- Mr. Delmar Carmack
- Mr. William F. Carter
- Mr. Clyde Chapman Sr.
- Mr. Cleveland Crumbley
- Mr. Roderick Cunningham
- Dr. Omar K. Danner
- Mr. Mawuli Davis
- Judge Joshua Davis
- Mr. Andre Deas
- Mr. Patrick Desamours
- Mr. Javarro Edwards
- Mr. Smyther Fallen
- Rev./Dr. Louis Ferguson Sr.
- Mr. Reginald Fortson
- Mr. Phillip Finch
- Mr. D. Jerome Francis
- Mr. Daren Gayle
- Mr. Michael German
- Mr. Todd Gray
- Mr. Derek Grayson
- Mr. Stefan Gresham
- Rev. Philip Gwinn
- Mr. Jerry Hanes Jr.
- Mr. Kevin Harper
- Mr. Bauer Harris
- Dr. Roger Harris
- Mr. J. Ellsworth Hawkins
- Mr. Marc Hawthorne
- Mr. Charlie Henderson
- Mr. Jerrold Hill
- Dr. Alon Holliday
- Mr. John Hollins
- Mr. Sylvester Hopewell
- Mr. E. Lamont Houston
- Mr. Kerrell Hurt
- Mr. Tredrick Jackson
- Mr. Jamaal Jenks
- Mr. John A. Johnson
- Mr. David Joseph
- Mr. Alvin Keitt
- Mr. Kenny Kirk
- Mr. Gregory Levett Jr.
- Mr. Gregory Levett Sr.
- Mr. Terrence Martin
- Mr. Craig McEwen
- Rev. Rico Miller
- Mr. Steaven Misher
- Mr. Ron Mitchell
- Mr. Raymond Morris
- Mr. Ronald Phillips
- Mr. Johnston Pope
- Mr. Jonathan Reed
- Mr. Thomas Reynolds Jr.
- Mr. Art Roman
- Mr. John Scales
- Judge Mark Anthony Scott
- Dr. Naim Shaheed
- Mr. Lawrence Sharp
- Mr. George Shealey Jr.
- Mr. Darrell Smith
- Mr. Juan Smith
- Dr. Romeo Stockett
- Dr. James Stokes
- Mr. Bernard Taylor
- Honorable Michael Thurmond
- Mr. Rodney Turner
- Pastor Kenneth Turner
- Mr. Troy Vincent
- Mr. Merrill Wade
- Mr. Kenley Waller
- Mr. Booker T. Washington
- Mr. Joshua Williams
- Mr. Curtis Winston