DBMG BACKGROUND
The Diablo Black Men's Group began in the mid 1990's as an outlet for Diablo Valley men. By 1999, the group had evolved into an organization of men who wanted to see our collective influence to enhance the lives of our members and families as well as make a contribution to the community in which we live. We encourage our members to appreciate liberty and all that it encompasses, including embracing community involvement.
DBMG is committed to support activities with the goal of improving the health and welfare of our citizenry. DBMG was actively involved in promoting prostate cancer awareness and screening in collaboration with the Alta Bates Summit Ethnic Health Institute and American Cancer Society with support from the Chevron/Texaco Corporation. Additionally, DBMG helps socially and economically challenged Bay Area youth pursue cultural and educational opportunities through our scholarship program.
DBMG's Ten Commitments of Brotherhood:
DBMG is committed to support activities with the goal of improving the health and welfare of our citizenry. DBMG was actively involved in promoting prostate cancer awareness and screening in collaboration with the Alta Bates Summit Ethnic Health Institute and American Cancer Society with support from the Chevron/Texaco Corporation. Additionally, DBMG helps socially and economically challenged Bay Area youth pursue cultural and educational opportunities through our scholarship program.
DBMG's Ten Commitments of Brotherhood:
- I will atone and honor God first in all my relationships worldwide.
- I will work in collaboration with other brothers and sisters to build strong cultural, educational, economic and political institutions, which benefit our communities.
- I am committed to lead by example.
- I will respect and value my relationship with each of my brothers in spite of our individual differences.
- I will contribute in any way that I can to help my brothers achieve success.
- I will love, respect and support our brothers during times of hardship, be it illness, financial difficulties or death.
- I will do all that I can to develop nurturing, enjoyable social relationships with member and their families.
- I am committed to maintaining my health in mind, body and spirit in order to better serve my family.
- I am committed to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status.
- I am committed to support the ambition of my fellow members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the cause of humanity, freedom and dignity of the individual.
our teamS
Health and Wellness
Chair: Dr. Bill Johnson
Promote and support optimal quality of life for the community, DBMG members and their families.
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Social
Chair: Herve David
Celebrate the legacy of Brotherhood and Fellowship through fun and entertaining social activities.
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Education
Chair: Carl Bass
Monitor and appraise DBMG membership regarding issues that impact and influence policies on education, public and civic affairs of our community.
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Membership, Business, and Networking
Chair: Regis Harvey
Attract and retain professional men who express the desire and commitment to support the goals and objectives as stated in the Bylaws of DBMG. The Membership Team shall create outreach opportunities with business, community partners.
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Executive Committee
Chair: Alain Dangerfield
Vice Chair: Williams Ejuwa
Secretary: Bola Majekodunmi
Treasurer: Phillip McLeod
Facilitator: Andre Darby
Recorder: Wes Franklin
Chairman Emeritus: Horace Gipson
Members-at-Large
Tim Evans
Ezekiel Gilliam
Phil Tucker
Spencer Tyrus
Appointed Position
Corporate Relations: Phil Tucker
Chair: Dr. Bill Johnson
Promote and support optimal quality of life for the community, DBMG members and their families.
View the Health and Wellness Team Page
Social
Chair: Herve David
Celebrate the legacy of Brotherhood and Fellowship through fun and entertaining social activities.
View the Social Team Page
Education
Chair: Carl Bass
Monitor and appraise DBMG membership regarding issues that impact and influence policies on education, public and civic affairs of our community.
View the Education Team Page
Membership, Business, and Networking
Chair: Regis Harvey
Attract and retain professional men who express the desire and commitment to support the goals and objectives as stated in the Bylaws of DBMG. The Membership Team shall create outreach opportunities with business, community partners.
View the Membership Team Page
Executive Committee
Chair: Alain Dangerfield
Vice Chair: Williams Ejuwa
Secretary: Bola Majekodunmi
Treasurer: Phillip McLeod
Facilitator: Andre Darby
Recorder: Wes Franklin
Chairman Emeritus: Horace Gipson
Members-at-Large
Tim Evans
Ezekiel Gilliam
Phil Tucker
Spencer Tyrus
Appointed Position
Corporate Relations: Phil Tucker
our CONTRIBUTIONS
DBMG contributions include support to the following:
- Percy Abram Senior Citizen Housing, Oakland
- DBMG Veteran Paver, All Wars Memorial Foundation, Danville / San Ramon
- Scholarships, Summer Flight Academy, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
- 10th Annual Youth Symposium, Alameda Contra Costa Chapter, The Links, Inc.
- Scholarships, Sojourn to the Past Field Trip
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
- Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund: The Boudy Family
- Black History Program, Rho Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
- Black History Program, Black Families Association
- Annual Luncheon, Vallejo Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- San Ramon Unified School District Students & Teachers, Museum of the African Diaspora Tour
- Leadership San Ramon Valley
- West County First 5 Center in San Pablo CA
- $2500 DBMG Youth Academic Scholarships given annually to
- deserving recipients going on to college
- My Yute Soccer Camp
- BRING YOUR "A" GAME - Oakland
- Vista Christian School - Richmond
- Remarkable Men Leadership Conference
