100 Black Men of America, Inc. Installs Curley M. Dossman, Jr. as New Chairman

ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (the 100) announces the installation of Curley M. Dossman, Jr. as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Dossman, a long standing member and executive officer of 100 Black Men of America, will take the helm as Chairman of the Board on September 28, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Installation Ceremony will be held at the Ritz Carlton Atlanta where Dossman will be officially sworn in along with the 2012-2014 executive leadership team of the 100. Dossman was elected to become the fifth leader of the organization during its 26^th Annual Conference in June.

"The 100 is positioned to execute a seamless transition in leadership," stated Chairman Albert E. Dotson, Jr. "Curley and I have worked together in the organization for many years and it is my pleasure to pass the baton to a servant leader who also happens to be a proven coalition builder. Curley's diverse professional, philanthropic, and civic experiences make him uniquely qualified to advance the mission of our organization. He is passionate about empowering our community and committed to strengthening the 100's core service delivery, which is mentoring youth."

"I look forward to building upon the great work established by my predecessors, our Board, members, sponsors, volunteers, and staff by leading our organization to a higher level of impact," stated Dossman. "Our global network of 118 Chapters continues to make sustainable impact in the lives of youth. It is an honor to lead the 100 and our efforts to narrow the opportunity gap for our youth by bolstering our mentoring programs and through the implementation of our new education advocacy and public policy initiatives."

Dossman's diverse professional career, leadership assignments in various other nonprofit organizations, and service on numerous community boards prepared him for this role. He is the former president of 100 Black Men of Atlanta and is currently president of the Georgia Pacific Foundation where he has served since 1995.

Dossman will share his vision for the 100 during the Installation Ceremony which will begin at 11:30 a.m. Leaders from across the 100's global network, local and national dignitaries, and business executives will be in attendance. The media is invited to participate. Please confirm attendance with Telain Ware at [email protected] or 404.593.5736 by September 24, 2012.

About the 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

100 Black Men was founded as an organization in New York City in 1963. The national organization, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. began with nine chapters in 1986 as a national alliance of leading African American men of business, industry, public affairs and government with a mission to improve the quality of life for African Americans, particularly African American youth. Today the organization has 118 chapters in the United States, England and the Caribbean. Members represent a myriad of professions including corporate executives, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, entertainers, elected officials, professional athletes, educators, and men from numerous other professions. These dedicated men created an international coalition focused on creating educational opportunities, promoting economic empowerment, addressing health disparities, and creating positive, nurturing mentoring relationships that extend across a lifetime.

Visit www.100blackmen.org  for more information on the programs and initiatives of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. and to connect with the 100's global network of chapters.

SOURCE 100 Black Men of America, Inc.