REAL DADS NETWORK'S PROGRAMS
OUR PROGRAMS:
Real Dads Book Club
REAL DADS NETWORK
OUR BOOK DISCUSSIONS ARE HELD VIRTUALLY ON
THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00PM (EST)
The book club is a collaboration between A Black Man Reading and Real Dads Network.
The book club is facilitated by Jerid Woods of @ablackmanreading
The purpose of the Real Dads Book Club is for fathers to model the behavior they want for their children. The best way to lead is by example! Here are a few examples of the books we've collectively read:
- Letters to a Young Brother by Hill Harper
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When We Free the World by Kevin Powell
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Fatherhood is Leadership by Devon Bandison
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Cry Like a Man by Jason Wilson
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The Devil you Know by Charles Blow
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We Still Here by Marc Lamont Hill
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The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
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Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Y. Davis
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Bird Uncaged by Marlon Peterson
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Male vs Man by Dondre’ Whitfield
DEREK PHILLIPS
FOUNDER OF REAL DADS NETWORK
Our Real Dads Club is unprecedented in delivering support, resources and tools of empowerment for fathers.
Jerid Woods
FACILITATOR
Jerid P. Woods, also known as Akili Nzuri, is a writer, educator, PhD Candidate, and literary influencer. He was born and raised in Natchez, MS and survives on an unwavering commitment to ignite a passion for reading in the youth; he also exists as a living testimony to the power of shared stories and knowing one’s self. He is the owner and creator of Ablackmanreading.com and the Instagram blog: @ablackmanreading. He is also one half of the dynamic podcast duo, @booksarepopculture available for streaming on all services.
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