Black Motivated Women (BMW) was established in Fall 2006 at the University of Minnesota. . Recognizing the void of a student group of this kind, the foundation of Black Motivated Women
stemmed from the need to build strong relationships among the women of the campus community, to
give voice to the trials and tribulations of women, and to promote health, culture, education, and
service among a dive
rse group of women. The purpose of this organization is to educate our community
on all aspects of being a woman of color in today's global society. This group intends to stretch beyond
campus grounds and reach out to our campus and our community through educational forums, social
events, mentorship, and community service. Black Motivated Women has been an advocate and an
important resource for women students on the University of Minnesota campus. We are an entity that
has always strived for social justice and empowerment through our founding pillars (health, education,
culture, and service). Black Motivated Women is dedicated to its duty to serve as a resource on campus
and in the surrounding community. Although our primary focus is on African and African American
women, Black Motivated Women remains an advocate for the advancement of diversity at the
University of Minnesota and the greater Minnesota community. Over the past 10 years BMW has
continued to grow and develop as an organization.
