Since 1995, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol has provided long-term support services to 350 youth annually, who range in age from eight to twenty-two. The organization focuses on issues such as leadership development and educational achievement, sexual responsibility, sexism and misogyny, political education and social justice, Pan-African and Latino history and global awareness. The Brotherhood/Sister Sol’s theory of change is to provide multi-layered support, guidance, education and love to its members, to teach them to have self-discipline and form order in their lives, and then to offer opportunities and access, so that they may develop agency.
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For the ninth anniversary, BHSS honored Grammy Award-winning Singer Esperanza Spalding and National CARES Mentoring Movement founder Susan L. Taylor.
The evening began with a silent auction where supporters could bid on art decor, www.cheapxanaxpriceonline.com festival tickets, and fashion must haves. Black Girls Rock! founder, Beverly Bond provided the soundtrack by spinning some our favorite tunes. Attendees were also treated to live poetry, cocktails, and delicious appetizers.
During the presentation, hosted by MSNBC’s Tamron Hall, Tony Award nominated actor and Scandal co-star Norm Lewis serenaded the audience while guests dined on a 3 course meal. The evening brought out numerous VIPs, notables and celebrities, including former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, City Council Member Inez Dickens, and actor Malik Yoba.
Although The Brotherhood/Sister Sol is locally based, its reach is national. Brotherhood/Sister Sol has published assorted curricula and trained over 200 educators across the globe on its evidence-based approach to developing well-rounded and successful individuals. To lend your support and get involved, visit www.brotherhood-sistersol.org