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100 Black Men
of North Metro, Inc.

In 1989, an informal organization of men in business and professions were organized by founding President William L. Sheals to become involved in the county school system. The main purpose of the organization was to provide positive black male role models.

In early 1992, Reverend William 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 the100 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 became their twenty-seventh chapter.

In 1995, the organization reorganized, creating its present form and extending organizational activities into Gwinnett, North Fulton and Cobb Counties.

In 1996, the organization received its first program grant from United Parcel Service (UPS). The grant supported the organization of a program called the "Knights of the 100". The program is geared towards developing youth in character, promoting academic performance, and instilling self-esteem with the notion of one day becoming a member of the 100 Black Men of America. Today, 100 Black Men of North Metro is involved in several programs in Cobb, North Fulton and Gwinnett Counties.

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