The decreasing number of African American graduates at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) holds negative implications for the African American community and reflects negatively on universities aiming to increase diversity and retention rates (Brittian et al., 2009). Over the last 15 years, the Grade Point Average (GPA) of many African American students has declined, and some higher education institutions provide little extra support for struggling learners (Society for Human Resource Management [SHRM], 2017). The correlation between membership into Black fraternities and sororities and leadership is crucial, as it can provide an insightful way for members to better understand both themselves and fulfil a moral obligation to impact the world around them. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of the Be Brave Mentoring Program (BBMP) by analyzing Black Greek Letter Organization (BGLO) members' GPA, investigating their perceptions of BBMP, and exploring how BBMP affected their leadership capabilities. The significance of BBMP provides a wide context on the correlation between leadership and academic focus. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]