BMI Fellow

Are you a young Black brother doing great things? Do you want to help spread the word about young Black men doing great things at UofL? Apply to become a BMI Fellow. We're making our own platform where we tell our own stories.

Black Male Initiative Fellows

As a BMI Fellow you will have the opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills in a professional setting. Fellows will discover how to frame the UofL Black male experience from a journalistic lens. We are looking for students who have a passion for the following fields:

Advancement of Black men

Photography

Journalism

Film

Communication

Writing

BMI Fellows are expected to fully participate in the Black Male Initiative and events organized by the Program Coordinator. There will be an attendance policy to be present for at least two BMI events per semester. Fellows are expected to model scholarship, leadership and service during their tenure.  

 

Pillars

Heighten engagement and awareness about the UofL BMI community

Professional development

Promote success and growth of Black Male students

 

As a BMI Fellow I will:

Attend 2-3 coaching sessions with the BMI Program Coordinator

Actively engage in content creation for BMI

Maintain open communication with BMI Administrators and other BMI Fellows

 

If you're curious about becoming a BMI Fellow please email brandyn.bailey@louisville.edu