REAL DADS NETWORK'S PROGRAMS
OUR PROGRAMS:
Real Dads Book Club
REAL DADS NETWORK
Book Club
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
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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
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
-
When We Free the World by Kevin Powell
-
Fatherhood is Leadership by Devon Bandison
-
Cry Like a Man by Jason Wilson
-
The Devil you Know by Charles Blow
-
We Still Here by Marc Lamont Hill
-
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
-
Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Y. Davis
-
Bird Uncaged by Marlon Peterson
-
Male vs Man by Dondre’ Whitfield
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.
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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© 2026 Real Dads Network
© 2026 Real Dads Network
1445 Madison Avenue
NYC, NY 10029
(212) 875-7725
realdadsnetwork@gmail.com