soul brother

American  

noun

Informal.

1. a Black male, especially a fellow Black male.

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Etymology

Origin of soul brother

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The civil-rights leader called Poitier a “soul brother” for supporting him over the years.

From Seattle Times

“This is a proper musical send-off for my soul brother with a bunch of talented and groovy guests that would make Adam wince,” Porter said.

From Seattle Times

Lindsay was introduced as “the blue-eyed soul brother, ” and the gospel great Mahalia Jackson — who would join the newly solo vocal powerhouse Mavis Staples for a duet — spoke confidently of his impending victory.

From New York Times

Special thank you to our soul brother @justinbaldoni and to my new brother Michael @mikelosaurusrex for singing me down the aisle.

From Los Angeles Times

She has come to see him as a “soul brother.”

From Los Angeles Times