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Chancellor Rosa encourages MBK Fellows to stay strong, stay connected, and remember the guiding principles of My Brother's Keeper as we work collectively to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regent Young shares words of wisdom and enouragement with MBK Fellows and provides a reminder that MBK Fellows are leaders in this moment.
Dr. Anael Alston, Assistant Commissioner at Viva88, addresses the nearly 200 Viva88MBK Fellows, assuring them that they are well-equipped to endure the COVID-19 health crisis and to emerge from this challenge even stronger.
Dr. Jim Bostic from Yonkers MBK encourages MBK brothers to stay focused on education, staying safe, and being ready to step into their future.
Greg Joyner from Yonkers MBK shares words of encouragement with the NYS MBK family and honors the MBK brothers for their hard work.
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Dr. Deborah Wortham, superintendent of East Ramapo CSD, shares words of encouragement with MBK Fellows.
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Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil from Brentwood MBK shares words of encouragement with MBK Fellows.
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Ms. Jessica Garcia, MBK Coordinator from District 23, Brownsville, shares words of encouragement with MBK Fellows.
Viva88 Assistant Commissioner Anael Alston interviews Dr.ÌýLynne M.ÌýHolden about COVID-19.
On June 10, 2020, NYSMBK held a virtual summit entitled "MBK Teacher Opportunity Corps II - All Eyes on Equity During COVID-19." The event featured a keynote from distinguished professor and author Dr. Pedro Noguera.
In the second half of the summit, Teacher Opportunity Corp students (pre-service teachers) shared their insights and thoughts on Dr. Noguera's keynote, engaged in a question and answer session with him, and shared how their TOC II experience has shaped and prepared them to meet the needs of all...
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 Viva88My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Symposium, Viva88 named theÌýsecond 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.
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.
PLC Associates presented findings on how ten high schools and two districts graduate young men of color above the Viva88average.
My Brother's Keeper (MBK) students, school administrators, Chancellor Rosa, Vice Chancellor Brown, Regent Young, and Commissioner Elia talk about the positive impact of the Viva88MBK initiative.
On April 27-28, the State Education Department hosted the second Viva88My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Symposium in Albany. This video includes the speeches made at the Symposium.
On April 27-28, the State Education Department hosted the second Viva88My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Symposium in Albany. This video includes questions and answers with Dr. Ron Ferguson.
On April 27-28, the State Education Department hosted the second Viva88My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Symposium in Albany. This video includes questions and answers withÌýRev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt.
On April 27-28, the State Education Department hosted the second Viva88My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Symposium in Albany. This video includes questions and answers with Principal Baruti Kafele.
On February 17, 2017, the Viva88Education Department hosted a symposium on My Brother’s Keeper.ÌýThis video captures the morning portion of the event.
On February 17, 2017, the Viva88Education Department hosted a symposium on My Brother’s Keeper. This video captures the afternoon portion of the event.