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Brown Alumni Magazine
Jason Warwin ’95 was working as a cashier in the Ivy Room when he learned about a work-study job on Providence’s south side counseling low-income teens in the John Hope Settlement House. Twenty years later, Warwin and his lifelong friend Khary Lazarre-White ’95 run the Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis) in West Harlem
NYC Teens Run Farmers Market in Hamilton Heights, WNBC
A group of enterprising New York City teenagers are getting some farm-fresh learning this summer. The youngsters recognized a need for fresh fruits and vegetables in their neighborhood and as John Chandler reports, they’re getting an education while fulfilling it.
WABC’s Here and Now Dec 21, 2017
Khary Lazarre-White discussing Bro/Sis and the criminal justice system.
HuffingtPost’s Op Ed, We Will Win, by Khary Lazarre-White
Intersectionality speaks to a world-view and perspective – a way to analyze overlapping forms of identity and varied experiences and also systems of oppression, a lens with which to view struggle and freedom that is inclusive…
Who Got Next: Creating Pipelines For Girls Of Color To Be On The Ballot
Organizations must nourish and buttress the political ambitions of young black and brown women.
WABC’s Up Close with Bill Ritter
Life on the street – and lives lost on the street.
Capital Press Release
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol announces $10.3 million dollars in funding toward the construction of the leading out of school time building in New York City – the creation of a model for the nation.
Making Change by Changing the Story
“We in the nonprofit sector are tackling some of the most difficult issues of our time,” says Khary Lazarre-White, co-founder and executive director of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis), a youth development organization based in Harlem that aims to cultivate a theory of change among disadvantaged youth.
Inspired by their mentors, Harlem group’s D.R.E.A.M. girls are bonded for life!
It’s not hard to spot the three-story brownstone where The Brotherhood/Sister Sol, a 20-year-old youth development organization, looks after and helps to raise some of the luckiest young people in Harlem.
Cidra Sebastien Op Ed Piece entitled: “Trumped Dreams Do Not Die Easily: Undocumented Immigrants and DACA.”
A reflection on the issues undocumented youth face as seen through the experiences of two members of Bro/Sis.
MSNBC’s Morning Joe – Khary Lazarre-White discussed President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative
President Obama’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ initiative spins off from White House Monday, and the group’s focus is to eliminate opportunity and achievement gaps for young men of color. Joe Echevarria and Khary Lazarre-White discuss.
What is Worth Fighting For, an Op Ed from Cidra Sebastien
When black and brown girls are videotaped beating each other down, the blame game quickly starts. It happened when video of a fight at a Brooklyn McDonald’s went viral. Everyone joins in to accuse and shame: What’s wrong with these girls?
Bold in Action: Passing it On
1995 Echoing Green Global Fellow Jason Warwin, co-founder of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol. Offering a peer group that provides guidance and support to Black and Latino kids without a lot of direction is the primary focus of Jason’s org.
MSNBC’s Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, Khary Lazarre-White on the killing of Eric Garner
Khary Lazarre-White appears on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the lack of indictment in the killing of Eric Garner. Watch Video
MSNBC’s Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, Justice in America
After a grand jury decided not bring charges against the NYPD officer who killed Eric Garner, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio highlights how old and profound this crisis is.
Uptowners Help Lead the Fight for Climate Justice at the People’s Climate March
Bro/Sis was a partner organization this week in the largest climate march in history – The People’s Climate March. Bro/Sis members and staff sang, marched and rallied all day long. In addition, the day before we hosted a collaborative art.
Khary Lazarre-White appears on The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
Khary Lazarre-White appears on The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss marijuana law reform and disparate enforcement.
ED Khary Lazarre-White appeared on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes
ED Khary Lazarre-White appeared on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes to discuss drug policy and marijuana law reform.
Bro/Sis 8th Annual Womens Tea with Chirlane Mccray
The Sister Sol branch of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol celebrated 15 years of service on December 7, 2013. Columbia University’s Faculty House provided a quaint setting for the event’s nearly 140 participants.
Black teen pregnancy hits historic low
New data shows that, in a number of areas — teen pregnancy, violent crime and increasing gradation rates — black youths have made significant gains. Experts say it’s time that the perception matches the reality.
Khary Lazarre-White on Chris Hayes
Executive Director & Co-Founder Khary Lazarre-White featured on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes on Election Night! Commentators discussed governors’ race, democratic wins and landslide victory of Mayor-elect Bill De Blasio.
The Path Out Of Poverty For New York City’s At-Risk Youth Is Simple (But Complicated)
Chef Marcus Samuelsson serves up what Zagat calls his “creative gastronomy” at the Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem, New York City. Patrons are treated to a world of “uptown steak frites” and Southern-style home cooking.
Khary Lazarre-White on Roland Martin’s Washington Watch
Khary Lazarre-White appeared on TV One’s Washington Watch with Roland Martin to discuss gun control.
Manhood and Violence
Stopping the scourge of violence inflicted on black men -Opinion Piece by Khary Lazarre-White
Black on Black and White on White Violence: An American Story
Black on Black and White on White Violence: An American Story -Opinion Piece by Khary Lazarre-White
Gun Policy and Bloodshed in America
Gun Policy and Bloodshed in America -Opinion Piece by Khary Lazarre-White
NY Stop-and-Frisk Victims Win Right to Sue Police
After months of heated debate, in a late night session on June 26, New York City Council passed two bills with veto-proof majorities that will increase oversight of the NYPD and strengthen racial profiling.
NV Magazine’s coverage of Voices 9
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis) held their 9th annual Voices celebration at Espace on Wednesday May 29th, 2013 in New York City.
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol’s VOICES 9 Benefit Celebrates Commitment to Empowering Youth Leaders
New York, NY – The Brotherhood/Sister Sol hosted its ninth annual VOICES benefit on Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 at New York City’s ESPACE.
Tamron Hall, Esperanza Spalding appear on behalf of Harlem-based youth organization
It was a night filled with inspiring performances as the Harlem-based youth organization Brotherhood/Sister Sol honored celebrity guests and highlighted the talents of their students during a special evening ceremony.
Nicholas Peart and Khary Lazarre-White interviewed regarding Stop and Frisk policy on NBC’s Grio.com
Stop-and-frisk plaintiff says encounters made him feel ‘criminalized’
Bro/Sis member Nicholas Peart on Daily News speaks out on Stop & Frisk
Nicholas Peart is a plaintiff in a class action lawsuit challenging the procedure as racially biased in Manhattan Federal Court.
Khary Lazarre-White interviewed on the Joe Madison Show
Executive Director & Co-Founder Khary Lazarre-White was interviewed on the Joe Madison Show.
Voyage 2 – The Friends of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol presents its annual summer cocktail party
On June 14, The Friends of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol presented its annual summer cocktail party hosted by Joy Bryant to raise money for the organization’s summer programs.
Taking a holistic approach to helping youth
Executive Director & Co-Founder, Khary Lazarre-White appears on Fox News.
Fla. case highlights perils of “walking while black”
Alumni member Nicholas Peart on national CBS News with Scott Pelley.
Examining NYPD’S Controversial Stop-and-Frisk Policy
The NYPD says its stop-and-frisk policy is preventing crime, and potentially saving lives. But opponents say the approach unfairly snags too many innocent minority males.
Amar’e Stoudemire visits Bro/ Sis
New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire visited The Brotherhood/Sister Sol yesterday and gifted Nike shoes, Scholastic books, and Steiner Sports gifts and toys to our members through his Amar’e Stoudemire Foundation.
Harlem youth learn life lessons through summer internships
Last week several elected officials, including Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr., City Council Speaker Christine M. Quinn and Council Members Robert Jackson and Inez Dickens, announced a new pilot program to give summer internships to youth in Central Harlem.
Work with youth feeds Khary’s ‘Sol’
Khary Lazarre-White provides a shining example of what a community nonprofit youth organization can become. Celebrating its 15th year, Bro/Sis currently serves as a beacon for youth in Harlem ranging in ages from 6 to 22.
Engaging Young Adults About Their Future
Bro/Sis Executive Director & Co Founder Khary Lazarre-White discusses engaging young adults about their future on Fox News.
nv (New Vision In Business): It Takes a Village
nv profiles The Brotherhood/Sister Sol’s programs, which have helped hundreds of youth in New York City.
Black Gives Back
Young leaders gather to benefit The Brotherhood/Sister Sol: Reverend Al Sharpton and philanthropist Carla Harris host a cocktail reception to benefit the visionary non profit organization.
City Limits: Growing Grown-Ups In Harlem
Welcome to Annual Planting No. 4 at the garden of Brotherhood/SisterSol, a West Harlem nonprofit that guides kids through the gauntlet of urban adolescence.
The Long Drive From Harlem
Last weekend, 15 young men came here to walk the bright green lawns, to sit in the plush lecture-hall chairs, and to peek inside the academic buildings made of gray stone, red brick, and green glass. They came to ask questions and take notes.
Herizons: Is Feminism Men’s Work, Too?
Herizons interviews Khary Lazarre-White about The Brotherhood/Sister Sol’s commitment to deconstructing sexism and misogyny, promoting sexual education and responsibility and reducing gender bias as part of its youth development model.
Why the Wealthy Must Worry About Harlem
Harvard Law Professor Lani Guinier addresses guests at The Brotherhood/Sister Sol’s benefit, saying that Bro/Sis is “investing in our collective future.”
Equal Opportunity for All Children
Co-Founder and Executive Director Khary Lazarre-White talks about Bros/Sis youth development model, which fosters social change by raising expectations and providing support to young people.
2025 Campaign for Black Men and Boys
A Chapter member reflects on his Bro/Sis experiences in his testimonial, “I am a King: A Rite of Passage to Manhood.”
VOICES: New York Regional Association of Grantmakers
NYRAG profiles Bro/Sis in their Voices From the Front Line series.
Oprah Winfrey Show
Oprah celebrates Bro/Sis Co-Founders Khary Lazarre-White and Jason Warwin and their new twist on mentoring.