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Members of BMI

Hunter College Black Male Initiative Program

Welcome

Welcome to Brothers for Excellence (BMI) at Hunter College! We’re dedicated to supporting Black and Latino students on their academic journey with scholarships, mentoring, tutoring, and more. Join our community, access resources, and get involved in weekly meetings. All are welcome—let’s thrive together!

Learn More About Us

"The Black Male Initiative aims to create well-rounded brothers, who can proudly face the impediments Black men contend with in society. I am privileged to be a part of this program.”

Donovan L. Ramon

Workshops and Meetings

We organize weekly workshops and meetings designed to strengthen the academic success of our members. These sessions feature distinguished guest speakers and are thoughtfully curated to inspire, motivate, and support student achievement. If you are a member of the Hunter College faculty or staff, or if you are an alumni, you are more than welcome to join the BMI family. You can serve as a mentor, speaker, tutor, or role model. If interested, please contact the BMI Coordinator, Dr. Collin Craig, at (212) 650-3458.

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Members of BMI engaging in a weekly meeting

Blog and Events

Brothers For Excellence Blog

Collective thoughts and stories from the members of the CUNY-Hunter College Black Male Initiative

Events

Attend our upcoming events to connect, learn, and engage in enriching opportunities

Students looking at the Brothers for Excellence board.

Resources

If you would like to receive the many opportunities being offered through the Brothers For Excellence, please email john.richards@hunter.cuny.edu and the project coordinator will add you to our list-serv. For additional resources available across campus, see below.