About The Founder

Jeremy Ellis is a direct descendant of Kupollee (Pollee) and Rosalie (Rose) Allen, who were shipmates on the Clotilda – the last known slave ship to enter America. He is the founder of Justice for the 110, a coalition of committed people working towards justice and reparations for the 110 enslaved Africans brought to America aboard the slave ship Clotilda. He is the immediate past president of the Clotilda Descendants Association (CDA), whose mission is to honor their ancestors, preserve their culture, landmarks, and legacies, and educate the future generations of descendants and the community. 

 Jeremy’s family has been on the frontlines working to preserve the history and legacy of his ancestors and Africatown. His grandmother, Beatrice Ellis, known as Mom Bea, was the last president of the Africatown Direct Descendants of the Clotilda Inc., which was founded in 1984. The organization was created to preserve the culture and heritage of the last Africans to come to America via the transatlantic slave trade.  Since his grandmother’s passing, Jeremy has taken up the charge of telling their story and seeking reconciliation. Honoring his ancestors’ legacy is what motivates Jeremy to continue telling their story.

 In November of 2023, Jeremy appeared on a CBS 60 minutes segment as part of a historic conversation between descendants of the survivors of Clotilda and descendants of their enslavers. In November 2020, Jeremy appeared as a panelist on a 60 Minutes segment that covered his ancestors’ story.  In February of 2022, Jeremy appeared in the National Geographic Channel’s film, “Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship.” 

 Jeremy is a proud Auburn alum, a SEC sports enthusiast, and a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. However, he is most passionate about his roles within his family and community.

 Jeremy is the husband of an artist and educator and the father of a beautiful and vibrant champion of a daughter. He is a coach, mentor, and advocate for youth and young adults in his community.  He has a heart for the development of people. He is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and leaving lasting impacts on those he leads.