The BAR – Brothers Also Read – 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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"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.

CURRENT READING SELECTION

CURRENT BOOK:

Financial Literacy for All: Disrupting Struggle, Advancing Financial Freedom, and Building a New American Middle Class

A new approach to understanding money and achieving financial fulfillment

Former Vice-Chairman of the U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, John Hope Bryant, delivers an accessible and powerful resource for everyday Americans seeking to build a strong financial foundation. This book is an easy-to-read first step toward a fulfilling financial future, helping you understand your relationship to work and money, and a key component to untangling the surprisingly simple puzzle of personal finance.

With an insightful foreword by Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart Inc., you'll learn how to create wealth for yourself and your family, regardless of your educational or employment background, and how to establish a financial mindset that contributes to a sound future. You'll also discover:

The answers to tough money questions, including the actual utility of new financial inventions like cryptocurrency
How to think about exchanging your time and effort for money and the conditions under which you should agree to work
Plain-English discussions of the principles of responsible long-term investing and how it differs from speculation

Acting as a critical pillar for those seeking to build a rock-solid financial foundation, Financial Literacy for All is a must-have book for working professionals, blue-collar workers, members of young families, and established businesspeople looking for a better, more secure future for themselves and the ones they care about.

Join Us At Our Next Meeting on March 15th, 2024.

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