2019 My Brother's Keeper Symposium
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) hosted the 2019 New York State My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Symposium on Friday, May 31st in Albany. Nearly 1,000 students, parents, educational leaders, and citizens from across New York State gathered to hear about the impact of MBK, gain valuable knowledge, and get motivated to implement new strategies in their communities to address issues impacting boys and young men of color. The event included nationally renowned speakers, student-led panels, workshops, and a college resource fair. Read our newsletter to see highlights from the Symposium!
At the 2019 Symposium, NYSED named the second class of the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Fellows. The MBK Fellows will be provided with a mentor from the NYSMBK Community Network and will gain authentic leadership development opportunities at school, community, and state levels.
In this video, Dr. Don-Lee Applyrs, Regent Lester Young, NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie, Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa, and NYS Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia welcome attendees to the Symposium.
In this video, the East Ramapo CSD marching band and choir perform for Symposium attendees.
Michael Smith, Director of Youth Opportunity Programs at the Obama Foundation and Executive Director of the My Brother's Keeper Alliance, was the keynote speaker at the Symposium.
At the 2019 New York State My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Symposium, NYSED named the second class of the MBK Fellows.
In this video, the East Ramapo CSD marching band and choir give their second performance for Symposium attendees.
At the 2019 Symposium, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Anael Alston spoke about the accomplishments of NYSMBK.
The MBK Fellows Student Panel titled, "Lessons Learned, Lessons Applied," was moderated by Dr. Alfonso Wyatt. MBK Fellows expressed how the program has influenced them and answered questions from the audience.
Cornelius Minor discussed modern racism and its role in school settings. He asked participants to develop tools to identify what practices aren't working and how to change them.
Author and consultant, Marlon Rice, offered advice to students on improving verbal and nonverbal communication skills to help create and maintain healthy relationships.
PLC Associates presented findings on how ten high schools and two districts graduate young men of color above the New York State average.
Principal, celebrated educator, and author, Baruti Kafele, engaged leaders in questioning the efficacy of their leadership and offered wisdom on improving their work.
Principal, celebrated educator, and author, Baruti Kafele, presented a workshop for educators on inspiring educational excellence and investing in student success.