100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta

In 1989 , local ministers and community leaders approached Attorney Coleman Eaton with concerns about the lack of leadership and mentoring for Black youth in Clayton and South Fulton counties.

With guidance from Dr. Joseph Hoffman of the Atlanta Chapter of 100 Black Men, the group petitioned the national organization to form a new chapter. Through Eaton’s efforts, the South Metro Atlanta Chapter of 100 Black Men was chartered, with six men ( Attorney Coleman Eaton, James Collier, Attorney Hillman J. Toombs, The Reverend Charles W. Grant, Sherman Lemon, and Randall Ponder ) serving as its founding members.

To provide mentoring, education, leadership training, and role models under the motto “Real Men Giving Real Time.” Its first organizing meeting at the Atlanta Airport Hilton launched a mentoring program with classes and enrichment opportunities to help guide young men into adulthood.

2026 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta, Inc.. Designed by 4THPARK®

Please complete the inquiry form below and follow the PayPal instructions. We will email and confirm the details of your sponsorship within 72 hours of inquiry.

It is an honor to serve as President of this chapter of a national movement that has, for decades, been committed to mentoring, educating, and empowering our youth. Our motto, “What They See Is What They’ll Be,” is more than words, it is a promise to lead by example and to create pathways to success for the next generation.