BMI is a high-quality youth leadership academy designed for Black and other underrepresented males across Arkansas who will enter grades 9 through 12 during the year of their participation. The academy begins with an in-person kickoff (2-3 days), followed by regular virtually meetings and mentoring. With males of color facing a wide ran
BMI is a high-quality youth leadership academy designed for Black and other underrepresented males across Arkansas who will enter grades 9 through 12 during the year of their participation. The academy begins with an in-person kickoff (2-3 days), followed by regular virtually meetings and mentoring. With males of color facing a wide range of societal disparities, our academy offers much needed development to help bridge this gap in Arkansas.
BMI is designed with Black and other underrepresented males in mind; however, the academy is open for all youth males to apply.
We pride ourselves on being able to offer a quality, no cost leadership academy, which will be crucial in supporting a pipeline of qualified men of color to compete for post-secondary opportunities in society.
The application period for the 2025 has closed.
The academy engages youth participants in an intensive experience that develops leaders by ensuring that each participant:
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