From the Lives You’ve Touched
A Tribute to James Duke from His Mentees For 25 years, James Duke has been the heartbeat of the Beautillion Militaire Scholarship Program—a steady mentor, motivator, and model of manhood for hundreds of young Black men in Indianapolis. This year, Duke and the Beautillion team have welcomed another cohort of over 40 high school male […]
Mentoring Across a Lifetime: The Legacy of James Duke
When James Duke is asked about his time with The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, he quickly smiles and begins listing names. Over the nearly 30 years that he has been engaged with the organization, he has personally mentored hundreds of young people who have now grown into talented, focused, and civically minded adults. But […]
Continuing the Mission: A Year of Growth, Gratitude, and Purpose
By Aundre Hogue, President, The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis Fourteen years ago, I had my first mentoring experience as a volunteer with the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis. When I walked into IPS School 37 to serve, I was reminded of my own days as an IPS student—a young, low-income Black student longing for […]