Press
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol has achieved a wide array of
media attention for its work.
- ABC-TV
- The Amsterdam News
- Black Enterprise/Our World
- CBS
- CNN
- The Daily News
- Epoch Times
- Essence
- Fox News
- Fox News Latino
- Harlem World
- The Huffington Post
- Joe Madison Show
- MSNBC
- NBC News
- NewsNation
- New York Times
- NewsWeek
- NV Magazine
- Rolling Out Magazine
- The Grio
- TV One
NY1 Features Bro/Sis Youth Run Green Market
NY1 Features Bro/Sis Youth Run Green Market.
NYC Teens Run Farmers Market in Hamilton Heights
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.
Here and Now
Khary Lazarre-White discussing Bro/Sis and the criminal justice system.
We Will Win
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.
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…
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.
Group leaves WH to help young men of color
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: Reclaiming youth in trouble
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.
A Lot is in The Hands’ of NYPD Commish
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...
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.
BHSS 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.
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 (BHSS) held there 9th annual Voices celebration at Espace on Wednesday May 29th, 2013 in New York City.