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.

History of The BAR
What We Do?

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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. 

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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.

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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.
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FEATURED MONTHLY READ

A Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell

What does it mean to be Black in a world without white people? “Bold and imaginative.” — Tananarive Due Imagine waking up in a world where the racial order you have always known has disappeared. What happens to identity, power, community, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are? In Cebo Campbell’s thought-provoking debut, all the white people in America walk into the nearest body of water. One year later, Charlie Brunton, a Black professor at Howard University, receives an unexpected call from his estranged nineteen-year-old daughter, Sidney. Their journey across a transformed America becomes a search for answers neither is prepared to find. But this is more than a journey between a father and daughter. It is an exploration of race, belonging, trauma, healing, and the complicated work of understanding ourselves and one another.

Join Us at Our Next Membership Meeting on November . 21 . 2026. 📍 The Love Building.

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

THURSDAY NIGHT READ

Small Country by Gaël Faye
 A childhood caught between innocence and the weight of history. Burundi, 1992. Ten-year-old Gabriel enjoys a carefree childhood filled with family, friendship, and neighborhood adventures. But as political tensions rise and violence engulfs Burundi and neighboring Rwanda, his world is shattered by conflict, loss, and the realities of a changing homeland. Small Country explores identity, belonging, and the lasting impact of history on our lives. At THE BAR, we bring stories like this to the table to exchange perspectives, challenge our thinking, and learn from one another. Come share your perspective and join the conversation.

Next Virtual Meeting: October 22, 2026.

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