The Minority Male Success Initiative (MMSI) serves as a system-wide grant opportunity from the North Carolina Community College system aimed at improving success outcomes for male students of color (North Carolina Community Colleges, n.d.). This study explored and examined the experiences of men of color who participated in MMSI programming and whether the participants perceive their involvement influenced their success. Semistructured interviews were completed with seven (7) men of color who are enrolled at a community college in North Carolina. Wood and Harris's (2016) S-E-O model was used as a theoretical framework model for the study. A MMSI program observation and review of MMSI documentation and reports provided additional data for the study. Findings from this qualitative case study indicated that men of color participating in MMSI programming experience authentic support from faculty and staff. Additionally, participants who are connected with the community college early in their academic journeys are likely to maintain involvement with MMSI sponsored programs. Participants also revealed how their personal lives and academic journeys have been shaped by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Findings also suggested that programming that provides tangible life skills and how to navigate the campus environment and society as a man of color also influenced their success. Senior community college leadership, faculty, and safety must prioritize understanding the experiences of men of color as well as implement program and support services to achieve higher completion and persistence rates for this population. [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.]