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The Brotherhood Sister Sol to Celebrate 19th Voices Gala with Honorees Billy Porter, Ai-jen Poo & Host Hasan Minhaj

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, today announced the return of its 19th annual Voices gala. Returning to New York City on Thursday, May 9th at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, the event will pay tribute to honorees Billy Porter and Ai-jen Poo for their remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to social justice, with Hasan Minhaj serving as the host. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, today announced the return of its 19th annual Voices gala.
  • "The Brotherhood Sister Sol is an organization I have admired for my lifetime as an organizer," said Ai-jen Poo.
  • "It's an honor to host an event as powerful as Voices," said Hasan Minhaj.
  • For more information about BroSis, please visit brotherhood-sistersol.org and follow The Brotherhood Sister Sol on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , and Twitter .

THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL RECEIVES $1 MILLION PROJECT GRANT FROM U.S. CONGRESSMAN ADRIANO ESPAILLAT

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, today received a transformative community-funded project grant of $1,000,000 from Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13). This grant was made possible through the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, on which Espaillat is a member, and was allocated through the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Appropriations Fiscal Year 2023 process. The award marks a significant milestone for the organization's efforts and will enhance its afterschool programming benefiting nearly 600 elementary, middle, and high school youth from over 50 schools across New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, today received a transformative community-funded project grant of $1,000,000 from Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).
  • "We are deeply thankful to Congressman Espaillat for his long-time advocacy and unwavering support of The Brotherhood Sister Sol," said Khary Lazarre-White, Executive Director and Co-Founder of BroSis.
  • This grant reaffirms Congressman Espaillat's steadfast dedication to supporting organizations that enrich the lives of young people and fortify the community.
  • "Empowering our youth and investing in their future is a paramount commitment for our community," said Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).

THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL WELCOMES FIVE NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, is pleased to announce the election of five exceptional individuals to its Board of Directors: Danielle Brown, SVP, Data Enablement and Category Strategy, Disney Advertising; Latraviette D. Smith-Wilson, EVP & Chief Marketing & Equity Officer, Horizon Media; Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediacom; Fuquan Collins, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Turner Construction; and Elizabeth Acevedo, The New York Times Best Selling Author.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome our new board members to the BroSis family," said Khary Lazarre-White, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Brotherhood Sister Sol.
  • "We welcome all of these amazing leaders to our Board with open arms," said Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, Co-Chair of BroSis' Board of Directors and CEO of MediaCo.
  • The organization's board members have played a pivotal role in the work of BroSis – helping youth to navigate challenges, celebrate their identities, and unlock their full potential.
  • "I'm excited to join BroSis' Board of Directors and contribute my passion for creativity and media," said Sharon Foo, Managing Director, Creative Futures, EssenceMediaCom.

THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL CELEBRATES 18TH VOICES GALA ALONGSIDE HONOREE DAPPER DAN

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, today announced the return of its signature Voices gala. Returning for its 18th iteration on Thursday, May 11th, Voices serves as the organization's annual benefit that celebrates its youth members and enriching programming. Taking place at New York City's Ziegfeld Ballroom, this year's event will honor special guest Dapper Dan to recognize his legendary work within fashion, music and culture timed with the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.  

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization, today announced the return of its signature Voices gala.
  • Returning for its 18th iteration on Thursday, May 11th, Voices serves as the organization's annual benefit that celebrates its youth members and enriching programming.
  • "We are very excited to be honoring Dapper Dan at our 18th annual Voices gala.
  • "I am truly humbled and honored to be recognized at The Brotherhood Sister Sol's annual Voices Gala," said Dapper Dan.

LANDMARK COMMUNITY CENTER FEATURES CHANNEL GLASS FROM BENDHEIM

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Channel glass is a U-shaped, translucent, machine-rolled architectural glass.

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  • Channel glass is a U-shaped, translucent, machine-rolled architectural glass.
  • Channel glass can create sweeping, virtually seamless glass walls uninterrupted by metal frames, including serpentine curves.
  • The lightweight channel glass (weighing only 12 pounds per square foot) was also advantageous for the building's iconic overhang design.
  • The Bendheim channel glass also allows natural light to pervade the interior without glare.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL OPENS NEW STATE OF THE ART HEADQUARTERS IN HARLEM

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New York-based nonprofit youth development and social justice organization The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis) is proud to announce the opening of their new headquarters in Harlem. After a decade of planning, The Brotherhood Sister Sol welcomes youth members and staff into their new state of the art facility which will serve as a hub for ideating policies that positively impact society. Thoughtfully designed by Urban Architectural Initiatives, this center will further carry out BroSis' mission and allow young people to grow, be affirmed, and claim their identity and voice.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New York-based nonprofit youth development and social justice organization The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis) is proud to announce the opening of their new headquarters in Harlem.
  • "The Brotherhood Sister Sol is one of the most unique youth development organizations in the country," said Harry Belafonte, artist and humanitarian.
  • The Brotherhood Sister Sol's headquarters is reserved exclusively for community educational use to support its ongoing mission.
  • "We are so proud to have been part of such an exciting endeavor and historic moment for The Brotherhood Sister Sol.

The Brotherhood Sister Sol is Named as the NBA Foundation's Grant Recipient for Social Justice Efforts

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based Black and Brown-led social justice organization that educates young people, organizes with them for justice, and trains educators, is proud to announce their inclusion in the NBA Foundation 's largest grant round to-date.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), the Harlem-based Black and Brown-led social justice organization that educates young people, organizes with them for justice, and trains educators, is proud to announce their inclusion in the NBA Foundation 's largest grant round to-date.
  • This grant the largest single year programmatic grant ever awarded to The Brotherhood Sister Sol - comes at a pivotal time as construction of their $22 million new headquarters nears completion and the organization undergoes a period of widespread growth.
  • For more information, please visit brotherhood-sistersol.org and follow The Brotherhood Sister Sol on social media @BroSis512.
  • For more than 25 years, The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis) has been at the forefront of social justice, educating, organizing and training to challenge inequity and champion opportunity for all.

Turner Duckworth Celebrates the History and Legacy of Brotherhood Sister Sol with a New Refreshed Visual Identity

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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BroSis tapped Turner Duckworth to tell the story of the organization through a new and refreshed visual identity that will take the organization into the next phase of its mission while continuing to celebrate its rich history.

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  • BroSis tapped Turner Duckworth to tell the story of the organization through a new and refreshed visual identity that will take the organization into the next phase of its mission while continuing to celebrate its rich history.
  • "It was important to maintain the heart and soul of the current logo (and what it stood for)," Turner Duckworth Creative Director Robert Williams says.
  • Together, they identified the four legacy symbols Positivity, Knowledge, Community, Future as the cornerstones, and biggest untapped potential for the visual identity.
  • The visual identity project comes at a pivotal moment for The Brotherhood Sister Sol, as construction of their $21 million new headquarters nears completion, and the organization undergoes a period of programmatic growth.