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| I regrettably had to work and couldn't be in the Real Men Read photo, or take the group photo myself. Both actions would have been an honor. |
When you hear the name Brothers of Concern, there’s no doubt what the organization represents. But what makes BoC special is that they really execute exactly what their name says.
That point should not be taken for granted.
Chester has so many organizations, some over 100 years old, and many of them have lost their mojo - if they ever had any at all.
Brothers of Concern is comprised of a group of focused individuals (men and women) whose only problem is prioritizing the many ideas and activities they have come up with to assist men of all ages realize their great potential.
As I read Daily Times editor Phil Heron’s piece in today’s paper, I had to chuckle at his response when asked if the paper would be interested at promoting BoC’s ‘Real Men Read' program. “Yeah, you could say I was interested. Actually, I have a vested interest.”
Those of us who enjoy writing and sharing information often wonder - Is anyone reading this stuff!
Phil is measured on newspaper sales and I’m measured on page views. Yet, neither of us can determine with any certainty, who exactly is reading our stuff.
For too long, the running joke has been - If you don’t want a black man to learn about something, put it in a book.
I am overjoyed at the Real Men Read program. The only thing that has come close is the NBA’s ‘Reading is FUN-damental’ campaign. The play on words is catchy, and seeing NBA stars reading to classrooms is cute. But when you have guys from your own community promoting reading, it really hits home and connects with the neighborhood kids in a manner that a TV campaign of superstars can’t.
I'm looking forward to sharing the Brothers of Concern Book of the Month Club list. I do know that the first book on the list is Carter G. Woodson's, The Mis-Education of the Negro. I've already dusted off my copy and started re-reading it.
You will soon see space reserved on this blog for Brothers of Concern and be sure to follow them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/brothers.concern).
Was this a part of Mayor Butler book drive and U Read I Read basketball game? I heard they collected over 900 books. I wonder why Linder did not come to that or why Phil Heron did not do an article on that? Good job Kenny
ReplyDeleteCarter G. Woodson, I heard about this book, I had he was joke in his writings!
ReplyDeleteCorrection, he was no joke in his writings
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