Metropolitan Leadership Institute, Inc.- MLI

02/27/2026

Spring Women’s collegiate scholarship opportunity. Deadline is March 27. Please go to mlikck.org and apply. 💛🖤 feel free to share.


01/28/2026

Serving Students Beyond the First Day of School 📚✏️

Mid-year data continues to show that many students need school supplies and learning resources well beyond the first day of school. In response, Metropolitan Leadership Institute, Inc. (MLI), in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Mu Omega Chapter, proudly provided essential school supplies and resources to Banneker Elementary School and Lindbergh Elementary School.

We were especially honored to serve alongside Kansas City, Kansas School Board member Joycelyn Stickland-Egans, who is both a member of MLI and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Mu Omega Chapter. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to educational equity and student success across our community.

Because access matters all year long, not just at the start of the school year, this collaboration helped ensure students and educators have the tools they need to remain focused, confident, and prepared to thrive.

Grateful for meaningful partnerships, shared leadership, and a community that continues to show up when it matters most.

11/22/2025

Congratulations to our two scholarship recipients! Both are students at Kamsas City Kansas Community College. Daysia Reneau, who is studying for a degree as a Music Therapist
AND Zahra Andela, who is working towards an Economics degree. We are so proud to extend this scholarship to such deserving, beautiful young women!

11/05/2025

Congratulations to our board member, Joycelyn Strickland-Egans!

We are thrilled to celebrate her election as a USD 500 School Board Member in Kansas City, Kansas. Joycelyn’s dedication to education and her unwavering commitment to strengthening support systems for children continue to inspire us all.

We are so proud of her leadership and service to the community!

Congratulations to our elected Board of Education members:

Wanda Brownlee Paige (top)
Joycelyn Strickland-Egans (bottom left)
Pamela Penn-Hicks (bottom right)

Their official installation will take place in January. We look forward to working together as we pave the way for our students' futures.

We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to Rachel Russell for her dedicated service and contributions to the KCKPS Board of Education.

09/15/2025

Please like and share this scholarship information for any woman of color that attends Kansas City, Kansas Community College or Donnelly Community College. Visit mlikck.org for application. 

07/26/2025

✨ Thank You, Wyandotte County! ✨

Metropolitan Leadership Institute (MLI) , in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® – Mu Omega Chapter and GenerationNext, was proud to host yesterday’s Back to School Bash!

Our members volunteered their time, talents, and resources to ensure students across Wyandotte County felt supported, celebrated, and ready for the school year.

Because of our collective efforts, families received:
✅ Free school supplies
✅ Books from Lead to Read KC
✅ Onsite haircuts and hairstyle vouchers
✅ Hotdogs, chips, and drinks to enjoy in the sunshine

We are grateful for the opportunity to give back, and even more grateful for a community that allows us to serve with purpose and love. 💕

07/20/2025

ARE YOU READY?!

Get ready for a powerful, purpose-filled weekend as we kick off our Back to School Bash and Mental Health Awareness events!

⸻📍 Friday, July 25, 2025
🕓 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📌 First Baptist Church500 Nebraska Ave, Kansas City, KS
✨ FREE backpacks
✨ FREE hairstyles & haircuts
✨ FREE hotdogs
✨ Games, prizes & community fun!
👉 Drive up or stay and enjoy the festivities!

⸻🧠 Saturday, July 26, 2025
🍽️ Brunch with Bebe’s Sisters: Teen Mental Health Matters
🕘 Time : 9:30 AM
📌 MCC – Penn Valley Community College3201 SW Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64111

🎤 Featuring Olympic Gold Medalist & Mental Health Advocate, Dawn Harper!Let’s talk healing, hope, and mental health awareness.

⸻💗 July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — and for 12 years,Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® ~ Mu Omega Chapter has provided vital resources and education to uplift our communities.

Both events are proudly presented by:Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® – Mu Omega ChapterMetropolitan Leadership Institute (MLI)

Bring the family.
Bring a friend.
Be part of the movement.

You don’t want to miss this!

07/12/2025

You’re invited to “Brunch With Bebe’s Sisters” — a powerful gathering in honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

Join us Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at MCC–Penn Valley Education Center for real conversations, resilience, and community healing.

07/12/2025

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EVENT. FREE TO ALL. PLEASE FREE TO SHARE.

07/03/2025

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day from Metropolitan Leadership Institute.