James A. Duke

Midwest District Representative

100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc.

James is The Director, Diversity and Inclusion for Indiana University Health. In this role, he is responsible for developing, implementing, and effectively managing all areas of IU Health’s Supplier Diversity and Affirmative Action Programs. James joined IU Health in 2010, and since then, the Diversity spending has increased by 12 million dollars annually. James is also active in Diverse business organizations, including The National Minority Supplier Development Council, Mid States Minority Supplier Development Council, The National Association of Women Business Owners, The Women’s Business Enterprise Council, and The Hispanic Business Council, which demonstrates his commitment to improving the quality of life for all people in the community.

Duke has been a member of The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis for about 21 years. “I had heard about the organization for a few years before I joined. “I worked with several members on an HBCU Basketball tournament. The 100 hosted. My school (Morehouse College) was one of the teams playing, and I was the local Alumni representative on the planning committee,” said Duke.

The Moses Gray Midwest District is one of the more substantial districts in the 100 Black Men of America Network! We comprise nine chapters representing Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan,

Ohio, and Kentucky. Our district has some AMAZING leaders, evident by their participation in our National Calls. We routinely have the highest percentage of chapter representation on the monthly President calls. I look forward to visiting all chapters in our district over the next year. I am impressed with all of the work that everyone is doing. The Twin Cities Chapter in Minnesota has an exciting partnership with Microsoft in working with their youth. The 100 Black Men of Indianapolis has an exciting partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters to bring Mentoring the 100 Way to some students who desperately need the mentoring. The 100 Black Men of Louisville has been busy growing its Collegiate 100 Program, and we look forward to seeing them get even better.

James is a proud graduate of The Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Class XXXIX! James is also very active with The Eastern Star Church, UNCF, The Martin University National Center of Racial Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board, The Conference Board Supplier Diversity Advisory Council, The African American Coalition of Indianapolis, The Center for Leadership Development, Indianapolis Black Alumni Council and Morehouse College Alumni Association. James is proud to be recognized as a 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of Lawrence Township Schools. Duke was awarded the Knight Leadership Award during the 36th 100 Black Men of America’s National Conference.

James is a native of Indianapolis, IN, and a Graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in Business Administration.