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The Brotherhood Sister Sol Celebrates Three Decades of Empowering Youth with Voices Gala Honoring Gap President and CEO, Mark Breitbard

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NEW YORK, May 7, 2025 ~ New York City - The Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis) is celebrating 30 years of empowering Black and Latinx youth through education, training, and community organizing. To commemorate this milestone, the organization will be hosting its annual Voices Gala on May 8, 2025 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

The event, which brings together fashion, corporate social responsibility, and youth empowerment, will honor Mark Breitbard, President and CEO of Gap. Breitbard will be recognized for his leadership in advancing equity, empowering youth, and building long-term partnerships that drive systemic change.

The Gala highlights the powerful impact of cross-sector collaboration and showcases how BroSis continues to transform lives through mentorship, education, the arts, and community organizing. This year's special guests include Gap President and CEO Mark Breitbard; Dapper Dan; The Brooklyn Circus founder Ouigi Theodore; Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg; James Beard Award-winning chef Alexander Smalls; Founder of Harlem's Fashion Row Brandice Daniel; media personality Bevy Smith; Jazz Legend Ron Carter; Author and DJ Beverly Bond; Revolt CEO Detavio Samuels; Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights CEO Damon Hewitt; former Director of White House Office of Science and Technology in President Biden administration Dr. Alondra Nelson; award-winning author Farah Jasmine Griffin; President of New America Paul Butler; President and CEO of Moviefone Media Rahsan Lindsay; award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo; Sony Music Group EVP CDIO Tiffany Warren; James Beard Award-winning author Hawa Hassan; Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander; former New York City Deputy Mayor Anne Williams Isom; NYC Council Members Rita Joseph and Gale Brewer; and Executive Director of The Brotherhood Sister Sol Khary Lazarre-White.

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This year's Gala is a must-cover event for journalists as it brings together the worlds of fashion, corporate leadership, and grassroots activism. It offers a rare, visually rich look at how culture and community intersect to create real change. Exclusive interviews with industry icons and change-makers will be available upon request.

In addition, the partnership between BroSis and Gap is a timely and impactful story as corporations face increasing pressure to invest in meaningful social initiatives. The collaboration between the two organizations serves as a standout model for equity-driven collaboration and community reinvestment.

The evening will kick off with red carpet arrivals at 6:30PM, followed by the program at 7:45PM. The Ziegfeld Ballroom, located at 141 W 54th St in New York City, will serve as the venue for this year's Gala. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the intersection of fashion, philanthropy, and youth empowerment.
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