About The Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative (MBMI) is a two-year leadership and identity development program provided by the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center (GOBCC). We aim to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life at the university, and encourage self-responsibility while focusing on the retention and persistence of our students. There are … Continued

About MBWI  began in 2010 by students and Operated as a student organization with an executive board but, the initiative was re-structured in 2018 w/ institutional support from GOBCC which introduced: the Leadership Team, Mission, and the Pillars There are four pillars that guide the operation of the program: Academic Success, Career Readiness, Establishing Community, and Identity Exploration. Students … Continued