About Us

Incorporated in late 2016, Gentlemen Expeditionists International (GE) was founded by three men at Johnson C. Smith University who desired to make a difference in the lives of teenage African American and Latino males in the Northwest Corridor of Charlotte. 

At their first meeting at a Pizza Hut near campus, the team outlined a bold, creative approach to engage youth using research in an intercultural context as a leadership and masculine development tool.

Due to life circumstances, the group separated for almost two years as members worked to complete college and graduate education. 

The team reassembled in late 2018 with a renewed intent to effectuate the vision and strategy. However, efforts were soon impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, then by additional life transitions. 

In 2024, the founders, zealous for impact, were joined by passionate volunteers who all pledged deep commitment to launch programming in Fall 2025. Thus, the movement continues!

To advance the intellectual, spiritual, and masculine development of adolescent males of color. 

To inspire and train new generations of community innovators, researchers, and global male leaders of color at all levels of government and industry, and in every societal sphere.

To send:

• ambassadors of hope (to the world).
• agents of change (at home).

To expose young expeditioners to the global classroom.