The Brotherhood Sister Sol

On behalf of BroSis and all of those involved in Thursday's Voices gala - thank you! Over 600 friends and supporters like you joined us in celebrating our members and their voices on May 9th at our 19th annual Voices gala - the largest gala in BroSis history. We appreciate the talented Hasan Minhaj, who led our over 600 guests through an inspiring program at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. We had the distinct pleasure of honoring Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance President and Supermajority Co-Founder, and Billy Porter, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning actor, singer, and activist. Ai-jen and Billy's lifelong work embodies the spirit of BroSis by harnessing the power of their history, identity, and community to challenge inequity, foster opportunity, and create impact. Gathered together, we stood united in the call to justice, access, equity, and opportunity that binds the BroSis community together, making space for artistic expression and healing through the evening's performances and testimonials. Our youth made clear the unique power of our programming. The evening featured heartfelt reflections from BroSis members Isaac, Isabel, and Chassidy; a performance by member Ariendy and BroSis alum Frank Antonio Lopez; as well as a riveting spoken word performance by BroSis alum Abraham Velasquez, Jr. - all shared thoughtful and inspiring messages of community and activism. We were moved by the overwhelming generosity from our community - thanks to you, we raised $1.9 million to continue serving Black and Latinx youth in New York City. We're especially grateful for our Co-Chairs, Fundraising Chairs, Coordinating Committee, Benefit Committee, and sponsors who helped make the evening a tremendous success. #voicesgala2024 #voices19 #aijenpoo #billyporter #hasanminhaj #ziegfeldballroom #nyc #gala #brosis

Our youth members had an unforgettable day at Yankee Stadium! Thank you to Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo for spending time with them, playing catch, and sharing your wisdom. The tour of Monument Park was amazing, and we appreciated all the care you took. Special thanks to Patty Judge for the wonderful story time reading on the field. We are incredibly grateful to the Aaron Judge ALLRISE Foundation and Duane Davis Foundation for providing this incredible experience for our members! ⚾️✨ #SummerAtBroSis #ALLRISEforYouth #YankeeStadium #Community #YouthEmpowerment #AllRiseFoundation #DuaneDavisFoundation #BroSis

Such great times this summer with our young people at The Brotherhood Sister Sol 🥳❤️

Youth participating in our International Study program had the honor of meeting Rene Silva, a longtime friend of BroSis and founder of Voz das Comunidades, a newspaper founded to lift the voices of people living in Brazil’s Favelas. Our youth visited the Voz Das Comunidades in Complexo do Alemão, engaging in deep conversations, practicing language skills, and learning about the vital work of uplifting marginalized voices. Rene and his team shared their experiences, highlighting the power of community journalism in advocating for social justice. Read more about our visit in this article: https://lnkd.in/efdZMPsj Thank you, Voz das Comunidades, for your warm welcome and inspiring work. #SummerAtBroSis #BroSisBrazil2024 #Brazil

Currently in Brazil right now :)

📍Sunsets in Rio. #SummerAtBroSis #BroSisBrazil2024

Literally just may be my favorite organization on PLANET EARTH! Yassss, The Brotherhood Sister Sol !!!!

Our International Study Program’s first stop in Brazil: the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro! Our group explored the vibrant city all day, culminating in a breathtaking sunset view from the statue. We have proudly facilitated ISP trips to Brazil in 2006, 2009, 2015, and 2018. This year’s program continues our tradition of fostering international understanding and personal growth among our youth. #SummerAtBroSis #BroSisBrazil2024

Please join us in welcoming our new Chief Development Officer, Maritza Arroyo, to The Brotherhood Sister Sol! With her extensive experience and dedication to social justice and youth development, we're excited about the future and the positive changes ahead. Welcome to the team!

Thank you, Ana Gabriela Urizar, for taking the time to visit us! We were honored to have hosted the incredible team from Fragomen at our Harlem headquarters. Fragomen's unwavering support, championed by their partner F. Joseph Paldino, has fueled our mission to empower and uplift our youth. Together, we are forging a brighter future and driving meaningful social change. Thank you, Fragomen, for your continued commitment!