Legacy: 25 years of Social Justice Work

Legacy: 25 years of Social Justice Work

For 25 years, we have applied a social justice framework to our youth development efforts, standing shoulder to shoulder with young people in pursuit of justice, equity, and access for all. This video tells that story. Watch our Legacy: 25 years of Social Justice Work...
Increasing College Access for 25 Years

Increasing College Access for 25 Years

Celebrating Our 25th Year With Our Largest Graduating Class Since 1995 Bro/Sis has provided comprehensive and holistic college support to our members,  resulting in more than 95% of our membership attending college. This year, our largest graduating class ever has...
Reflections: Abraham Velazquez, Bro/Sis Alumni & LP Facilitator

Reflections: Abraham Velazquez, Bro/Sis Alumni & LP Facilitator

SO I LISTEN by Abraham Velazquez, Jr., Bro/Sis Alumni Member & Liberation Program Facilitator I remember my first time being at The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis) and participating in their writing program, The Lyrical Circle. It was held in the space where we...
Reflections: Zora Howard, Writer, Director, Actor, Bro/Sis Alumna

Reflections: Zora Howard, Writer, Director, Actor, Bro/Sis Alumna

  Love is the word that immediately comes to mind when I think of the years I’ve spent growing with the Brotherhood/Sister Sol. It is an ever-present love felt through the mentorship and support of its staff. It is a transformative love experienced through the...
Reflections: Chynekia, Founding Sister Sol Member

Reflections: Chynekia, Founding Sister Sol Member

I have been associated with Bro/Sis since I was 13. I am now 34. That’s 21 years! Never in my life have I been that committed to anything. It has given me more throughout the years than I could even ask for. More than I think they even understand. I have bonded...
Reflections: Elizabeth Acevedo, BroSis alumna & author

Reflections: Elizabeth Acevedo, BroSis alumna & author

I would not be the writer and woman I am today had I not had the Brotherhood/Sister Sol in my life during my formative years. The foundations of my ability to self-interrogate and reclaim and own my Blackness, my agency as woman, my self-regard as a creative person,...