Hunter College Black Male Initiative
Brothers for Excellence
Empowering Black men at Hunter College through mentorship, academic excellence, and community
About Us
We are brothers (and sisters) striving for personal and academic excellence through effective mentoring, leadership skills and community service. We shall demonstrate success on our journey to obtain college degrees."
Our Mission
Brothers For Excellence at Hunter College
We're dedicated to supporting students on their academic journey with scholarship opportunities, mentoring, tutoring, and more.
Brothers For Excellence at Hunter College is a student-centered program under the CUNY Black Male Initiative, open to all students and programmed to help Black and Latino males become successful graduates.
We are committed to retaining and increasing the academic achievements of participating members. To achieve this, we offer academic support services such as structured mentoring, tutoring, and counseling. We also engage with high school students to encourage them to apply and attend Hunter College.
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Upcoming Events
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Our Team
Meet the dedicated leaders behind Brothers For Excellence who are committed to empowering students
Academic Faculty
John T. Rose
Hunter College Dean for Diversity and Compliance, Director of Black Male Initiative
John T. Rose is the Dean for Diversity and Compliance at Hunter College, responsible for implementing the Affirmative Action Plan and ensuring equal employment practices. He is an honor graduate of Hunter College and Harvard Law School. Prior to his current role, John held senior executive positions in the entertainment and sports industries, including senior HR roles at ABC and ESPN. He also served as Senior VP at the NBA, where he launched new departments, including Human Resources and Player Marketing, and was the NBA's first General Counsel.
Marcia Cantarella, Dr.
Consultant to the Hunter College Black Male Initiative
Dr. Marcia Cantarella is President of Cantarella Consulting. She has served as Associate Dean at Hunter College, Dean at Princeton, and on the Dean's staff at NYU, focusing on academic advisement, career development, and diversity programs. With 15 years at Avon in Public Affairs and Marketing, she applies her corporate experience to higher education. She holds a doctorate in American Studies from NYU and has taught at Princeton, Hunter, and NYU. She is also active on several advisory boards and has been recognized by various community organizations.
John Alante Richards
Program Coordinator
Alante closely coordinates with the team leaders to organize workshops, panels and events. He also works with team members to ensure they are in the best position to succeed whether it be applying to graduate school or pursuing internship opportunities. Alante is the number one source for student needs.
Team Members
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