E Newsletter Nov 2008

The Brotherhood/Sister Sol

E-Update Newsletter November 2008

Members in Focus! “The Brotherhood/Sister Sol is not a program but a way of life. I don't think it is possible for us to stop walking a path based on the themes of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol: Positivity, Community, Knowledge and Future. These ideals have been engraved in the caverns of our hearts and members, alumni, and staff would never allow this flame to be extinguished.” -Sequan Born Spigner Sequan Born Spigner, alumni member of the Intrinsic Kings Brotherhood Chapter, won Up South’s writing contest with his essay “I am a King: A Rite of Passage to Manhood.” The essay is also featured on the website for the 2025 Campaign for Black Men and Boys in their November news wire. Sequan writes about his personal journey towards manhood and the positive influence that Bro/Sis had on his life. Sequan graduated from Thurgood Marshall Academy in 2008 and won a full scholarship to Brandeis University. Excerpt from Sequan’s speech is featured at: http://2025bmb.org/articles/iamaking.php Elizabeth Acevedo and Frantz Jerome, members of Lyrical Circle, performed their spoken word poetry at the Nuyorican Poets Café on October 22 nd at the invitation of BET Network. The event, “Speak (OUT): A Night of Political Slam”, was sponsored by BET’s YOU(th) VOTE initiative. This slam poetry was hosted by Jurnee Smollett from The Great Debaters and featured young poets from across the local community and the nation, as they spoke out on political issues that affect them, candidates that move them and the future of a nation that will be shaped by them. You can see video footage of their performances at: http://www.bet.com/onblast/default.html?chan=4&id=2347&i=0&sub=&itype=e Elizabeth was also featured in an article in College Magazine, “Something Greater.” As a junior at George Washington University “she created a new major—Performance Art—to combine poetry, theater and dance with sociology, anthropology and other social sciences. Her purpose: “[To] incorporate every element of creativity, but also make me think analytically,” she says.” We have no doubt that we’ll be seeing much more of Elizabeth! Read the article at: www.collegemagazine.com/content/something_greater

Liberation Program Warming Up Our Community Members of the Liberation Program kick off their series of outreach projects by coordinating a coat give away on Thursday, November 20th. The coats were donated by Bro/Sis supporter Tammy Heyman and other staff of CW Capital, a commercial real estate finance and investment management company in NYC. To find out more about the Liberation Program visit: http://www.brotherhood-sistersol.org/liberation.shtml

International Study Program Dominican Republic/Puerto Rico Photo Exhibition De Nueva York a Las Islas opened at the Living Museum on November 10, 2008 “Those who do not travel, do not know the value of humanity.” - Moorish proverb Come see the work of Brotherhood/Sister Sol members who explored the history, culture and present-day social conditions of the Dominican Republic & Puerto Rico through our International Study Program (ISP). See their photography, read their words and hear what they have reflected on. Next year, members of ISP and selected staff will be traveling to Brasil! To learn more about our International Study Program please visit: http://www.brotherhood-sistersol.org/summer_leadership.shtml

Learn more If you would like to download the PDF version of the most recent version of Realty Check, our tri-annual newsletter, which contains detailed information on The Brotherhood/Sister Sol, visit: http://www.brotherhood-sistersol.org/newsletter.shtml Make a contribution http://www.brotherhood-sistersol.org/donate.shtml The Brotherhood/Sister Sol is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Your support will be much appreciated! The Brotherhood/Sister Sol 512 West 143rd Street New York, New York 10031 phone (212) 283-7044, fax (212) 283-3700 [email protected] To be removed from this email e-newsletter list please respond to this email with "remove" in the subject line