Elizabeth was honored and presented with The Frida Kahlo Award for Innovative Creativity at our Voices gala. We were so proud to recognize Elizabeth as an alumni member of The Brotherhood Sister Sol – the first to ever be honored at Voices – a woman who entered our doors as a powerful, brave and brilliant girl, who became a woman whose voice and artistry inspires the current members of our organization.

For those who were unable to attend – or who want to rewatch the powerful student speeches, poetry performances, and inspiring remarks – check out the full live stream of our Voices gala held on May 12, 2022 below!

The evening featured a very special surprise message from Oprah Winfrey for Khary and Jason – watch it below. Twenty years after presenting them with her Angel Network Use Your Life Award – and a $100,000 donation – Oprah shared her congratulations with the packed crowd.

Watch these powerful short films that we premiered during our 17th annual benefit gala, Building a Beacon, and Khary & Jason’s Story, and share widely!

Check out photos from our recent gala below.

Voices is our signature annual celebration of our youth and life-changing programming. Voices provides a platform for members to share their personal journeys, often through spoken word performances. Voices is also the time we celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of our honorees – individuals who embody the ideals of BroSis in educating, organizing, and training.

If you have any questions, please contact John Dumey, Director of Development, at [email protected]org.

Please note that all guests must be fully vaccinated to attend Voices. We ask that attendees be prepared to show photo ID and your vaccination card, a photo of your card, or the Excelsior Pass to staff upon entry. While New York City is no longer mandating vaccination for events, we are taking this additional step out of an abundance of caution.

We are also planning on streaming Voices over the internet, details about which will be shared shortly – stay tuned!

VOICES COORDINATING COMMITTEE

Paul E. Butler*
Brianne Garcia*
Ross Haime*
Detavio Samuels*
Terence Winter*

Joshua & Lizzy Ott
Lisa Schultz*
Andrietta Sims*
Lauren Starr
Elizabeth Szancer & Tom Zoufaly
Susan L. Taylor
Yokasta Tineo*
Reverend John Vaughn*
Miguel Vias*
Carrie Mae Weems
Nina M. Wells & Theodore V. Wells
Douglas H. White*
Carine M. Williams
Lisa Wolfe

*BroSis Board of Directors Member