About the Indianapolis Commission on African American Males
Founded in 1992 during Mayor Stephen Goldsmith’s administration, ICAAM was one of the first commissions on African American males in Indiana.
The commission reports to the Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males, a statewide collection of similar commissions located around the state. The purpose of the ICAAM is to conduct a systemic study of the plight of Black males in Indianapolis/Marion County. ICAAM is a policy and research organization that seeks to achieve positive strategic outcomes for Black males and Black families, including Black women and girls.
While the organization was dormant for some time, the community and the African American Coalition of Indianapolis called for the restoration of the commission. ICAAM was reconstituted by City-County Council General Ordinance No. 36 in 2020.
Mission
To bring into focus the challenges and the possibilities of Black males in Indianapolis
Vision
To use scientific rigor and community insights for the advancement of Black males and the Black family in Indianapolis.