On December 14, 1978, at the Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus, twenty-four conscious and innovative women came together to establish the Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc.  Since 1978, MMSI's primary focus has been to develop leaders and instill motivation, determination, and a sense of commitment within women who address issues that confront them in the educational and professional environment as well as in the communities where they reside.​