5/10/18 Brotherhood SisterSol 14th Annual Voices Gala

What is Voices?
Voices is our signature annual celebration of our youth and our life changing programming. Voices provides a platform for our members to share their personal journeys, often through spoken word performances. Voices is also the time when we celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of our honorees – individuals who embody the ideals of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol: Positivity, Community, Knowledge and Future.

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Honorees

Richelieu DennisFounder, CEO and Executive Chairman, Sundial Brands;
Founder and Chairman, Essence Ventures

Joy ReidMSNBC Political Analyst and Host of “AM Joy”

Host

Soledad O’BrienAward-winning Journalist, Speaker, Author and Philanthropist

Event Co-Chairs

Rahsan-Rahsan LindsayCo-Chair, Board of Directors, Bro/Sis

Clara MarkowiczCo-Chair, Board of Directors, Bro/Sis

Fundraising Chairs

Marcy Grau* & Bennett Grau
Marti Meyerson* & Jamie Hooper
Michelle Ores* & Charles N. Schorin

Fundraising Vice Chair

Tiffany R. Warren*

Coordinating Committee

Paul E. Butler*
Ross Haime*
Ravi J. Mallik*
Nicole G. Valentine*
Khary Lazarre-White
Terence Winter*

Benefit Committee

Linda & Paul Barnett
Laura & Lloyd Blankfein
Elizabeth & Stuart Bohart
Ernest Boyd
Bobby Cannavale & Rose Byrne
Donna & Derrick Cephas
Ulrika & Joel Citron
Jacqueline Clements & Gregory Astrachan
Lori Cohen & Christopher Rothko
Heather Corbett & William Amenta
Rabbi Rachel Cowan*
Cynthia Dames & Tamar Podell
Annie Dickerson & Dr. Soumi Eachempati
Mayor David N. Dinkins
B. Alan Echtenkamp*
Katja Goldman & Michael Sonnenfeldt
Stephen C. Graham*
Lynelle C. Granady
Farah Griffin*
Joanna Hagan & Matthew Rego
Sarah Hallac
Ann & Weston Hicks
Russell Hornsby
Michelle Johnson
Serene Jones
Carol M. Joseph
Emma & Michael Kerins
James A. Krauskopf*
Rashida K. La Lande*
Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands
Jane Lazarre*
Ellen McClain
Kathy Mele
Peter Mensch
Jon Moscow*
Scott Newman
Pedro A. Noguera*
Constance Oehmler
Lida Orzeck
Kim Rosenthal
Karen Saah
Detavio Samuels
Jeffrey Schneider
Lisa Schultz*
Catherine Lieber Shimony*
Joanne Silver
Andrietta Sims*
Andrea Stern
Susan L. Taylor
Yokasta Tineo*
Reverend John Vaughn*
Miguel Vias
Nina M. & Theodore V. Wells
Douglas H. White*
Carine Williams
Michael K. Williams
Rachel Winter
Lisa Wolfe
Jeffrey Wright

* Bro/Sis Board of Directors Member

https://brotherhood-sistersol.org/events/voices-annual-gala-14

Brown University Black Alumni Reunion: September 21-23, 2018

Black Alumni Reunion: September 21-23, 2018

http://brown.edu/go/BAR2018 

Brown University and the Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC) invite you to mark your calendar for a very special three-day event, at a pivotal moment in time for our community.

Are you in?

Registration, schedule and speaker information will be available later this spring, but we know you want to make plans now. So here are three action items to help you start getting ready:

1. Check your Brown alumni profile.
   Be sure to get event updates by confirming that Brown has your current email address and that your profile* is up to date (see below).
2. Spread the Black Alumni Reunion love!
   Share the IPC’s Facebook event with your friends.
3. Take the pledge.
   Let us know you are committed to being a part of the 2018 Black Alumni Reunion. Participation in promoting and/or attending the Reunion is vital to the success of this celebration. Take the pledge today! A list of those who have taken the pledge will be posted in the coming weeks.
4. It’s not too early to book accommodations.
   - Check out Brown’s Travel Portal, which features nearby hotels at special Brown rates.
   - Find low-cost apartment rentals close to campus: AirBnB | Homeaway.com
   - Discount booking sites may land you a great deal: Groupon.com | Hotels.com | Expedia.com
5. Source: http://brown.edu/go/BAR2018
6. Interested in Corporate Sponsorship? Please contact: 
7. Kimberly V. Nelson
   Assistant Director, Multicultural Programs
   Brown Annual Fund
   Tel: +1 (401) 863-9835  kimberly_nelson@brown.edu 

9/21/16 Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels and Friends Fundraiser for NYC youth with Special Guest DJ Legendary Pete Rock - Hosted by Actor/Comedian JB Smoove!

Conversation, Comedy & Old- School Dance Party w/ The Iconic Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels (RUN-DMC, JMJ) and some friends with special guests - Legendary DJ & Producer 'Pete Rock' hosted by Writer, Actor, Comedian the very funny JB Smoove!!!  With some more surprises!! 

So come curb your enthusiasm for a great cause!!

With extreme gratitude, we thank you for your interest in helping youth in all of New York City and The Tri State Area reach for their dreams!! 

Determined to Educate, a 501 (c) (3) non profit is devoted to supporting at risk youth through mentoring, education, motivation and more.

Come ask questions, shoot the breeze, share refreshments with music and comedy legends!!! Let's all be DOWN with the KING!!!

Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Time: 6:00 PM-10:00PM

Location: 108 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018

WHEN

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT) - Add to Calendar

WHERE

Croton Reservoir Tavern - 108 West 40th Street, New York, NY 10018

TICKETS

Determined To Educate, Inc. was established in 2008 to re-invent communities worldwide by having the young help the old and the old educate the young. We are looking to bridge the intergenerational gap, starting here in New York City.  Our focus is for everyone to understand the importance of bettering our community, bettering ourselves and, most importantly, bettering our youth. 

http://www.determinedtoeducate.com

Photos from Brotherhood SisterSol Voices 12

View photos from Brotherhood SisterSol 

Voices 12

Mission:

Founded in 1995, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis) provides comprehensive, holistic and long-term support services to youth who range in age from eight to twenty-two. Bro/Sis offers wrap around evidence-based programming. 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. Bro/Sis provides four-six year rites of passage programming, thorough five day a week after school care, school and home counseling, summer camps, job training and employment, college preparation, community organizing training, and international study programs to Africa and Latin America.

We are locally based, with a national reach, as Bro/Sis publishes assorted curricula and collections of our members’ writings; trains educators from throughout the nation on our approach; and our leadership is invited to speak and present at educational and policy convenings and conferences across the country.

Our theory of change is to provide multi-layered support, guidance, education and love to our membership, 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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The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis) held its VOICES 12 annual benefit on Thursday May 12, 2016 at Gotham Hall at 1356 Broadway at 36th Street. It was a wonderful celebratory evening. To see images from the event click here.

VOICES is our signature annual benefit highlighting our youth, their commentary on the world and our life changing programming. The event provides an opportunity for our supporters to celebrate Bro/Sis’ commitment to guiding our members to develop into critical thinkers and community leaders.

This special evening featured an awards reception, a silent auction, and words & performances by our youth members and alumni.

To view photos of past Voices Gala event click here

Honorees

Damien DwinManaging Partner & Co-Founder, Brightwood Capital

Sherrilyn IfillPresident & Director Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

Host

Maurice DuBoisAnchor, CBS

Event Co-Chairs

Rahsan-Rahsan LindsayCo-Chair, Board of Directors, Bro/Sis

Clara MarkowiczCo-Chair, Board of Directors, Bro/Sis

Fundraising Chair

Michael J. O’Brien*

Fundraising Vice Chairs

Ravi Mallik
David M. Milch
Tiffany R. Warren*

Coordinating Committee

Paul Butler*
B. Alan Echtenkamp*
Ross Haime*
Khary Lazarre-White

Benefit Committee

Linda Barnett
Ernest Boyd
Heather Corbett
Rabbi Rachel Cowan*
Honorable David N. Dinkins
Rebecca Fine
Florence Frucher
Peter Gourdine
Stephen C. Graham*
Marcy Grau
Farah Griffin*
David & Joan Grubin
Karen Heimann
Michelle Johnson
Carol Joseph
Boris Kodjoe
James Krauskopf*
Rashida La Lande*
Jane Lazarre*
Jon Moscow*
Pedro A. Noguera*
Constance Oehmler
Michelle Ores*
Elizabeth Phillips*
Detavio Samuels
Catherine Shimony*
Mark Smith
Andrietta Sims*
Susan L. Taylor
Yokasta Tineo*
Reverend John Vaughn*
Miguel Vias
Nina M. Wells
Theodore V. Wells
Douglas H. White*
Gwynne A. Wilcox*
Carine Williams

* Bro/Sis Board of Directors Member

SIP 2016! | Meet The Ladies Who Lead! | New Venue!

The Wall Street Alphas Charitable Foundation once again presents

SIP 2016!!

THE ULTIMATE WINE & SPIRITS TASTING EXPERIENCING!

Thursday, June 16th 6pm - 9pm

The Prince George Ballroom

15 E 27th St, New York, NY 

Tickets: $75.00

www.wsacf.org

We are back with a new theme and a new venue - The Prince George Ballroom! This luxurious venue is Manhattan's premier event destination! This historical location has been meticulously restored to its original Neo-Renaissance splendor.  This landmark venue has hosted corporate, fundraising, and private functions including many fashion and celebrity events!

HONORING LADIES WHO LEAD!!

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The Wall Street Alphas Charitable Foundation (WSACF), in conjunction with the Kappa Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, will once again bring you SIP - a wine & spirits tasting experience! SIP is a Wall St. Alphas established tradition where, for several years, hundreds of sophisticated, young professionals and executives in various fields, city leaders, and the movers and shakers in the tri-state area have come to experience live music performances, a silent auction, exciting giveaways, delicious hors d'œuvres, and a vast assortment of carefully selected fine wines and cocktails. SIP will raise funds to support and develop programs that address the plight of young African-American and Latino-American men in the New York City area through the Alpha G.E.N.T.S. (Gaining Essential Networking Tools for Success) mentoring program. The Alpha G.E.N.T.S. mentoring program, provide young men with extraordinary life-changing experiences through a myriad of educational programs, college tours and lifelong mentoring.

Last year we honored "Men Who Mentor" and this year's SIP event will honor "Ladies Who Lead!"

Oprah Winfrey once said, "Think like a Queen. A Queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to Greatness."                       

This year's Honorees are exceptional women who were not afraid to fail and, instead, continue to raise expectations, and have led in their respective fields!

Andrea Webster - an accomplished, multifaceted professional whose passion, values and unwavering commitment to her community are the embodiment of AKA's credo: "To be supreme in service to all mankind." Elected as the 36th President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's oldest graduate chapter in the New York metropolitan area, she is leading Tau Omega Chapter in its 91st year of serving the Harlem Community and beyond. Andrea also serves as a Trustee on the Tau Omega Charitable Trust Fund, Incorporated's Board.

Arva Rice - President & CEO of the New York Urban League (NYUL) an organization whose mission is to enable African Americans and other underserved communities to secure a first class education, economic self-reliance and equal respect of their civil rights through programs, services and advocacy. Prior to joining NYUL, she served as the Executive Director of Project Enterprise, an organization that provides business loans, technical assistance and peer support to New York City entrepreneurs.

Genese Jamilah - Genese is Founder & Editor in Chief of "I Don't Do Clubs," an events and lifestyle blog catering to Black professionals around the country. She takes great pride in helping her peers find social and professional activities. Genese is being recognized for her leadership in the field of Entrepreneurship through her work with "I Don't Do Clubs." We pleased to commemorate her achievements.

Pastor LaKeesha Walrond - Executive Pastor of First Corinthian Church (FCBC) in Harlem, New York. In this capacity she has been able to expand the many administrative aspects of ministry in an urban setting. In 2013, Rev. Walrond launched The Getting to Greatness Women's Conference promoting women's empowerment, leadership development, and wellness and wholeness. During her time in New York she has received numerous awards and recognitions.

Natasha Eubanks - CEO & Founder of TheYBF.com.  TheYBF.com, one of the largest and most popular celebrity gossip and entertainment websites, started as a hobby in July 2005 while Natasha was in her first year of law school. It is the product of her obsession with all that is Hollywood and celebrity and it has developed into a full-fledged business that enjoys a readership of over 30 million views per month.  The brand focuses on shedding light on the fabulous side of Black Hollywood, as well as having fun with the drama that makes Hollywood---Hollywood.

Nubia Murray - For nearly a decade, Nubia Murray has worked on Chase's global sponsorships including the Corporate Challenge running series, which she managed in the US, Frankfurt, South Africa, Sydney and Singapore. As a Vice President in the firm's Sports & Entertainment Marketing division, Nubia guides Chase's partnerships with FC Dallas Soccer, the Arizona Diamondbacks, the PGA Tour, and the Madison Square Garden relationship, inclusive of the Rangers, Liberty, Knicks and the Westchester Knicks.

As Honorees for "Ladies Who Lead" during our annual "Sip" event, these outstanding women are being recognized for their leadership in the fields of Entrepreneurship, Corporate and Non-Profit Leadership, and Ministry! We recognize and value their dedication and service to the advancement of our communities in the New York City area, and we are pleased to commemorate their achievements.

The classically detailed, ornate venue at The Prince Georges Ballroom will provide the setting for our guests to mingle and network  on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Tax deductible tickets are only $75.00!

#Sip4aCause #Sip4Youth  #‎SIP2016 ‪  #WSACF  #WallStreetAlphas  #LadiesWhoLead  #KappaXiLambda 

 
TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE CLICK HERE or visit www.wsacf.org! 

May 12, Bro/Sis Annual Voices Gala

The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis) is proud to announce that we will host our annual Voices gala event on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Gotham Hall located at 1365 Broadway, at 36th Street.   Our honorees are Sherrilyn Ifill, President & Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., and Damien Dwin, Managing Partner & Co-founder, Brightwood Capital.  This event will celebrate Bro/Sis providing transformative youth services to the youth of New York City for over 20 years.   Voices is our signature annual benefit highlighting our youth, their commentary on the world and our life changing programs. The event provides an opportunity for our supporters to celebrate Bro/Sis' commitment to guiding our members to develop into critical thinkers and community leaders.   Information about our signature annual benefit is here. http://brotherhood-sistersol.org/events/voices-12 Tickets and sponsorship can be purchased here.  http://brotherhood-sistersol.org/events/voices-12 CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. Founded in 1995, Bro/Sis provides comprehensive, holistic and long-term support services to youth who range in age from 8-22.  We offer wrap around evidence-based programming. We focus 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.  We provide four-six year rites of passage programming, after school care, school and home counseling, summer camps, job training, college preparation, employment opportunities, community organizing training, and international study programs to Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Bro/Sis is locally based, with a national reach, as we publish assorted curricula and collections of our members' writings; trains educators from throughout the nation on our approach; and advise on educational policy across the country and New York City. Bro/Sis has earned national recognition for our evidence-based model, receiving awards from Oprah Winfrey, and institutions such as the Ford Foundation, Brown University and the New York State Department of Education, among others. Please come out on May 12th and support our young people and this vision.  You will be treated to a unique and wonderful experience.

The Brotherhood/Sister Sol, 512 West 143rd Street, New York, NY 10031

Bronx, NY - Raising Youth Through Sports and Ed via Andy Destin

Basketball like most sports teaches focus, discipline and teamwork. But most of all it brings kids together and builds relationships. It is a wonderful feeling when you can bring youth together from different backgrounds and areas that normally would not be friends and watch them smile, encourage, cheer, and forge bonds that otherwise would not exist.

Unfortunately due to the socio-economic restraints surrounding these neighborhoods and households, the opportunity to be a part of a team is not available to a vast amount of youths.

I was blessed this past summer with the chance to help provide 15 kids ages 9-17 with that experience. I thought,” What if I could help make these opportunities available to more kids?” providing more children with not only a chance to be a part of a team.  But also to receive mentoring, tutoring and sadly for some meals as well. Unfortunately, breakfast and lunch during school time are the only meals some kids look forward to. 

We organized an incredible program for children ages 6-17 that will offer beginner and advanced basketball clinics, both outside and in house basketball competitions and tournaments for the children. Throughout the program they will be honored for their commitment and dedication to both the program and school as well as giving them the life skills and tools to go out and become leaders within their communities.

We offered this free program to the kids and the response was tremendous, nearly 150 kids have enrolled. The unfortunate part is we cannot afford to provide this program without YOUR help. It is because of my commitment to these children I am humbly asking for your assistance in raising $5000 for this program.

I am very much looking forward to your participation and would like to thank you in advance.

Andy Destin
https://www.gofundme.com/RYSEUP
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Bro/Sis - 20 Years of Transforming Youth #GivingTuesday

20 Years of Transforming Youth  Award Winning Services The Brotherhood/Sister Sol serves 900 youth through our diverse programs that focus on issues such as leadership development and educational achievement, sexual health and responsibility, sexism and misogyny, political education and social justice, Pan-African and Latino history, and global awareness.  The themes of our organization are Community, Knowledge, Positivity and Future.  We are committed to helping youth develop their minds, bodies and spirits in a healthy manner, ensuring their development into strong and stable adults. We provide comprehensive support services, guidance, and education, along with unconditional love to the youth of New York City while offering them opportunities and access.  Our members lean self-discipline, how to form order in their lives and create a roadmap of success for their futures.  Our evidence-based model, had earned awards from organizations such as Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network, Ford Foundation, The New York Women's Foundation, the New York State Department of Education, and Brown University. Help us to provide another 20 years of transformative services to the youth of New York City by making a gift to Bro/Sis today.   Your gift will have an enormous and immediate impact. DONATE NOW Our Outcomes       90% of Bro/Sis alumni have graduated from high school.  Whereas the high school graduation rate in New York City is 68%, in Harlem the graduation rate is 42%. The teenage pregnancy rate at Bro/Sis is less than 2%.  Whereas Harlem's teenage pregnancy rate is 15%.   No alumni or member of Bro/Sis is incarcerated and less than 1% have a felony conviction. Whereas one out of three Black males, ages 20-29 are under the supervision of the prison system - incarcerated, on probation or on parole.   95% of Bro/Sis alumni are either enrolled in college or working full time.  30% of youth in Harlem, ages 18-25, are either enrolled in college or employed full time. Click Here to learn more about our ground breaking work. Support Our Work Help us to continue to provide life-changing work that transforms the youth of New York City by making a gift today.   Your gift will help to cover the cost of our programs and projects, including: $50 -   Pays for art supplies for one young person. $150 - Sends one youth to a leadership retreat, which builds confidence, strengthens peer bonds and instills live skills. $250 - Fees 30 youth, aged 8 to 12 in our programs for one week. $500 - Pays for application fees for one young person to apply to college.                                                                             $1,000 - Pays for software upgrades to our Technology Center. $2,500 - Supplements educational costs to keep on young person in college. $5,000 - Pays for one member to participate in our International Study Program - 5 months study in NYC and one-month of cultural immersion abroad. $10,000 - Pays for a full year of programming for two-youth members.                                                Another way to give is to join our Monthly Giving Program.   When making you gift, just check "monthly" as the preferred frequency of your giving.                                    DONATE NOW The Brotherhood-Sister Sol 512 West 143rd Street, New York, NY 10031 www.brotherhood-sistersol.org