Roosevelt Celebrates Community During My Brother’s Keeper Fun Night

The Roosevelt School District recently hosted around 100 students from eight other Long Island communities for an evening of community-building, networking, and advocacy during an event known as the My Brother’s Keeper Fun Night.

“Our involvement in the My Brother’s Keeper program provides our students with immeasurable resources, mentors and opportunities to prepare for a successful future post-graduation,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Shawn Wightman. “It was an honor to host eight communities for a night of comradery, teamwork and determination. We are proud of our students and staff for leading such an inspiring event.”

Roosevelt is one of 36 communities throughout New York involved in the My Brother’s Keeper program, which offers programs and resources designed to improve outcomes for boys and young men of color and help them realize their limitless potential. Since joining the program about three years ago, the district has hosted several of its events and provided its students with leadership roles and mentorship opportunities.

During the My Brother’s Keeper Fun Night, students from Brentwood, Central Islip, Hempstead, Longwood, Uniondale, Valley Stream Central, Westbury and Wyandanch schools convened under one roof to engage in activities that highlighted social activities and empowerment for young students of color.

Roosevelt High School MBK Fellows Andrey Glasgow and Omarian Farquharson hosted the event, welcoming their peers from other schools and introducing the goals and programs of the night. Through team-building games and social activities, students had the opportunity to engage in the My Brother’s Keeper program and network with participants and educational leaders from across its communities.

To learn more about the Roosevelt Union Free School District, please visit the District's website at https://www.rooseveltufsd.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltUFSD.