BOI Members & Locations
Our members
Brothers of Influence Members are located throughout the nation and internationally. Brothers of Influence is comprised of members from major cities in the states like California, Chicago, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, North Carolina, Texas, the District of Columbia, and Ghana. Our current membership ranges from leaders in the educational sector, licensed mental health clinicians, to active-duty personnel and veterans of all military branches. The members range from various backgrounds, united under the core belief that together we build bonds, share experiences, learn, laugh, teach, support, love and share information to promote unity within our community.
Membership Criteria/Requirements
To gain membership to Brothers of Influence one must:
- Current a part of the BOI online community (Facebook)
- Be a strong and positive men of color
- Identify as Gay, Bisexual or Same Gender Loving (SGL)
- Show their a positive influencer within their respective community
- The age of 25 years or older
- Join in the region they currently reside (members can transfer when they relocate to another regional chapter area)
- Have attended at least 2 local/regional BOI events or national zoom meeting
- New/Future members: will be required to providing evidence of community service hours or community member letter of recommendation; be recommended by 2 current and active BOI member from any BOI region
BOI Started
This group was started by Christian Dixon and Travis Evans, with a dynamic group of board members (also known as group administrators) Antwan Beason, Seph McWhite and Maury Sands. Our goal is for BOI is to evolve into an exclusive Facebook group that specifically caters to men of color. We aim to provide a sanctuary where we all can be who and what we are proudly, and free from judgment. BOI is comprised of members from all around the globe. Although we hail from various backgrounds, we are united under the core belief that together we build bonds, share experiences, learn, laugh, teach, support, love and share information to promote unity within our community. We accomplish this through daily discussions and postings on a variety of topics including politics, religion, social news, pop culture, issues within the gay and/or black communities, etc. The goal is to always balance each members’ constitutional right to exercise free speech, while simultaneously abiding by the rules and regulations of Facebook to keep our group active.
2025 Brothers of Influence Leadership
National Officers
Jaylen Rice, Social Media
Kafele Richardson, Administrator
William Ealy, Administrator
Chris Darnez, National Communication & Treasurer
Board Officers
Doc Marteze Hammonds, Chairman, Board of Directors
Malik Vaughn-Burnett- , Compliance, Board of Directors
Rafael Thomas, Director of Finance, Board of Directors & Advisor
Travis Evans, Founder Chair, Engagement, Board of Directors & Advisor
Grady McWhite III, Founder & President, Board of Directors
Kalon Goins, Member, Board of Directors