News & Updates
A Weekend of Brotherhood, Growth, and Transformation
Discover how LAZERA's 3rd Annual Teen Leadership Retreat empowered young men through mentorship, leadership, healing, and brotherhood, creating lasting confidence and purpose. ...more
Blogs
April 22, 2026•2 min read
From Learning to Action: Community Leadership in Motion Along Route 1
See how community leadership comes to life as residents, youth, and partners unite to build trust, inspire action, and create lasting change through collaboration, shared purpose, and community-led so... ...more
Blogs
March 19, 2026•3 min read
Flavors of Route 1: Building Healthy Futures One Recipe at a Time
Celebrate culture, family, and healthy living through Flavors of Route 1, a community cookbook inviting families to share meaningful recipes that nourish children and strengthen community. ...more
Blogs
February 15, 2026•2 min read
Humanity in the Room: Reflecting on the November 2025 COMMUN1TY+ Retreat
Discover how the November 2025 COMMUN1TY+ Retreat united residents, partners, and leaders to strengthen relationships, build trust, and shape a shared vision for Route 1's future. ...more
Blogs
January 24, 2026•2 min read
Building Brotherhood, Purpose, and Positive Influence at Mt. Vernon High School
See how the 1 Brotherhood Empowered Club at Mt. Vernon High School is helping young men build leadership, discipline, purpose, and positive influence through mentorship and meaningful conversations. ...more
Blogs
December 15, 2025•3 min read
1 Brotherhood Empowered Hosts Inspiring Conversation With Deloitte Partners
Discover how Deloitte partners inspired the young men of 1 Brotherhood Empowered through honest conversations about leadership, career growth, mentorship, and building a lasting legacy. ...more
Blogs
November 17, 2025•3 min read
The Pandemic Shift of 2020
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Executive Director Yolonda Earl-Thompson ushered the organization into a new direction to focus more intentionally on community outreach, systems change, and equitable racial justice for the Mt. Vernon-Franconia Neighborhoods in Fairfax County. The following videos highlight the organizations journey and their community impact.
Teens attend "suiting event" on MLK Day
1 Brotherhood Empowered receives Leadership Fairfax Award
1 Brotherhood x Champions for Youth Podcast Collab
2024 Teen Summer Jam Recap
Reflections from the 2024 Teen Leadership Team Retreat
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United Community Long Form
