The forum will discuss how the purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand and describe the role of mentorship in the advancement for a select group of Black women leaders in higher education. Black women who have been able to reach an administrative position in higher education leadership and have utilized mentorship and have valuable insight for other aspiring Black women leaders in higher education who are possibly faced with similar challenges. Black feminist thought was used to frame this inquiry by examining the lived experiences of Black women leaders in higher education and the role of mentorship in navigating the challenges and barriers that are associated with being a Black woman within the academy.