ABOUT US

"A Fraternal Literary Organization"

The BAR – Brothers Also Read is a fraternal literary organization whose purpose is to support the intellectual growth and development of our members, mentor young men into adulthood, and transform the conversations in our communities into action that produces positive social change.

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Community Impact

Taking Collective Action To Create Positive Social Change In Our Communities Begining With Critical Thinking, Intellectual Development And Engaging Discussion Among Men. 

Strategic Partnerships

The BAR is interested in establishing partnerships with organizations who share our commitment to the furtherance of education and literacy in our community. We have already established an informal partnership with Chandler Park Academy which was founded by the late Dr. Anthony Shipley, a former member of The BAR.

Scholarship Opportunities
The love of education is paramount to the membership of The BAR, undeniably the bond that solidifies our brotherhood. Supporting the next generation of critical thinkers is our duty. There is no greater gift to our families, our communities, and our culture than education.

FEATURED MONTHLY READ

CURRENT BOOK:

The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates

This book is a thoughtful examination of the forces that surround us, the choices we make, and how minute differences can send similar paths towards wildly divergent outcomes.

From the governor of Maryland, the “compassionate” (People), “startling” (Baltimore Sun), “moving” (Chicago Tribune) true story of two kids with the same name: One went on to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated combat veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader. The other is serving a life sentence in prison... Read More

Can’t attend in person? Thursday Night Read is a virtual way to stay involved. Check out the section below.

THURSDAY NIGHT READ

WHAT WE'VE READ