Celebrating 40+ Years · Indianapolis Chapter
What They See,
Is What
They'll Be.
100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) youth development organization founded in 1984. We serve several hundred Indianapolis youth each year through mentoring-based educational programs—mentoring The 100 Way, across a lifetime.
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100 Black Men
Infinite Video
A look inside the Indianapolis Chapter—four minutes of the brotherhood, the mentees, and the work that has shaped four decades of service.
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1984
Founded
40+
Years of Service
7
Youth Programs
100+
National Chapters
The Work of The 100
Our
Programs
Seven programs spanning Pre-K through college—mentoring, education, financial literacy, STEM, and leadership development.
Team Mentoring
A 20-week interactive curriculum program focused on male students in the 5th–9th grade levels. Mentors and mentees meet weekly through the school year.
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Beautillion Militaire
Developing young men with the capacity to be critical thinkers—globally conscientious and purpose-driven in their pursuit of productive relationships.
Learn More →Collegiate 100
College students sharing the vision of the 100—improving quality of life for college students and the youth they in turn mentor.
Learn More →Dollars & $ense — Financial Literacy
A national program of 100 Black Men of America, delivered locally in partnership with the University of Indianapolis.
Learn More →Robotics Program
Career readiness through mentoring students to become leaders in STEM-related industries.
Learn More →Summer Academy
A six-week educational program for students in Pre-K through 8th grade.
Learn More →African American History Challenge
Teams of students in grades 6–12 compete in a fast-paced competition emphasizing American history and the history of Africans in America.
Learn More →Team Mentoring
A 20-week interactive curriculum program for male students in the 5th–9th grade levels.
Learn More →Our Mission
Men giving real time
to positively impact youth.
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Founded
Indianapolis Chapter chartered as a 501(c)(3)
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Years of Service
Continuous service to Indianapolis since 1984
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Active Programs
From Pre-K Summer Academy to Collegiate 100
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National Chapters
100 Black Men of America, headquartered in Atlanta
"We envision a future where the strength of our youth development programs and the collective partnerships with our communities and schools positively impact the mental, physical, moral and spiritual development of young people."
Our Vision — 100 Black Men of Indianapolis
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Stories from
The 100
Latest Story
Finding Her Voice, Building Her Future
— Calajah Miller
Before Calajah stood on stage as co-emcee of the 2025 fundraising breakfast, before nearly $20,000 in scholarships—there was a phone call. How The 100 helped her step into leadership.
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Dollars & $ense
From Reluctant to Ready
— Malik
Malik was helping his uncle move when he found the photograph—a Beautillion portrait tucked inside an old program book. The day he found his voice—and his first $1,000 investment.
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Mentorship
From the Screen to the Boardroom
— Garland Davenport Jr.
Ask Robin Coleman what her son Garland would be doing if he hadn't found The 100, and she does not hesitate. How a gentle giant traded the controller for a boardroom.
Read More →Latest Story
Finding Her Voice, Building Her Future
— Calajah Miller
Before Calajah stood on stage as co-emcee of the 2025 fundraising breakfast, before nearly $20,000 in scholarships—there was a phone call. How The 100 helped her step into leadership.
Read More →Dollars & $ense
From Reluctant to Ready
— Malik
Malik was helping his uncle move when he found the photograph—a Beautillion portrait tucked inside an old program book. The day he found his voice—and his first $1,000 investment.
Read More →Mentorship
From the Screen to the Boardroom
— Garland Davenport Jr.
Ask Robin Coleman what her son Garland would be doing if he hadn't found The 100, and she does not hesitate. How a gentle giant traded the controller for a boardroom.
Read More →
Get Involved
Volunteers and
Mentors Wanted.
Make a difference in the lives of Indianapolis youth today. Apply to mentor, volunteer at a program, or support our work through a contribution.
$50
Scholar
Funds one Saturday mentorship session
$250
Pillar
Sponsors a month of programming
Most Chosen$1K
Legacy
Funds a semester of programming for a mentee
2025–2026 Leadership
Officers & Board
of Directors
The Indianapolis Chapter is led by a board of professionals from finance, medicine, engineering, ministry, and education—committed to the mission of mentoring The 100 Way.
Aundre Hogue
President / Board Chair
Emanuel Smith
Vice President
Everett Lewis
Treasurer
Shane Merriweather
Assistant Treasurer
Cliff Hunt
Secretary
Dr. Quinton Sparrow
Assistant Secretary
Dr. Wallace McLaughlin
Chaplain
Geordon Coleman
Director at Large
Jeffrey Woodard
Director at Large
Dr. DeRoyce Simmons
Director at Large
Andre Givens
Immediate Past President
Staff
Day-to-day stewardship
of the mission.
Dr. Kraig Kinchen
Executive Director
Keli Reese
Manager of Programs
Joseph D. Eldridge
Director of Operations
In Partnership With
Our Partners
About The 100
Founded in 1984.
Rooted in Indianapolis.
The concept of 100 Black Men grew from the turbulent conditions of the 1960s. In 1963, one hundred Black men representing a cross section of New York City forged a leadership alliance to help direct their community through troubled times. Today, 100 Black Men of America is based in Atlanta, GA and has more than 100 chapters worldwide.
The Indianapolis Chapter, chartered in 1984, conducts programs for young people in K–12 and post-secondary education that focus on mentoring, education, and leadership development.
Mission
Men giving real time to positively impact the development and outcomes of youth in our communities.
Vision
A future where our youth development programs and community partnerships positively impact the mental, physical, moral and spiritual development of young people.
Motto
“What They See Is What They'll Be.” Members exemplify our motto by volunteering as role models and mentors for youth in The 100's programs.