The retention rates of Black male students in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been low leading to low graduation rate. To understand this phenomenon, it is important to investigate the factors that affect the academic and leadership development of Black male students in HBCU institutions. Due to lack of policies both at state and federal level, HBCUs across the United States are needed to develop retention policies at the institutional level to support the diverse population. Several theoretical models such as Tinto model of social and academic integration have been used to help study this phenomenon. The data indicated that financial resources, academic and social engagement, and family and faculty support influenced their academic and leadership success in the institution. The qualitative study examines the experiences of 8 Black male students attending HBCU in Northern Carolinas. The participants of the study were enrolled from a HBCU in the state of North of Carolina. The research demonstrated that the Black men attending higher education was at disproportionate rate compared to the White males. The phenomenological study aims to provide some possible solutions to deal with poor academic success as well as leadership development among the Black male students. Furthermore, the research seeks to examine the correlation between lack of financial resources and other resources, counselling services and academic improvement services and academic and leadership development among the Black male students. The study has revealed that HBCU institutions are putting in place programs and systems to ensure the academic and leadership development of Black male students. The study recommends that the future study should include lived experiences of private Black male students. [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://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]