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To inspire a lifelong love of reading by expanding access to literary, mentorship and experiences that empower communities.

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We’re excited to welcome special celebrity guest Yung Joc and youth entrepreneur Mr. Fresh to Books & BBQ! 🔥📚

Join us on Sunday, August 9 | 1:00–4:00 PM at George Washington Carver Elementary School
📍 3325 Bell Ave., St. Louis, MO

We encourage families with elementary school-aged children in the 63106 community to register before arriving.

Bring the whole family for a FREE afternoon featuring:
📚 Free books
🍔 Delicious BBQ
🎉 Fun literacy activities
🎁 Door prizes
🤝 Community resources
💉 Student immunizations

✅ Registration is encouraged! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the registration link in our bio to reserve your spot.

Books & BBQ is proudly presented by Black Men Read, Urban Strategies, Inc., The Little Bit Foundation, and the St. Louis Education Fund.

#BooksAndBBQ #BlackMenRead #YungJoc #MrFresh #LiteracyMatters CommunityStrong StLouis 63106 FamilyFun ReadingIsPower YouthEmpowerment by @blackmenreadstl

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@websteru WAS A MOVIE! 😮‍🔥🎤 Y’all showed OUT! Can’t wait to come back. Big S/O @hazelwoodcentralhawks for pulling up and showing love! 🤝🏽🔥

That’s a WRAP on the first half of the College & Tech Tour! 🚀

Big S/O @zothetrakstarz , @basumadethis314 , & @bgcstl for making this happen! 💙

What schools should we pull up to next? 👀 Drop ’em in the comments!👇🏽 taken in Webster University by @blackmenreadstl

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@slu_official WE LITTT! 😮‍🔥🔥🎤

Day 1 of the College & Tech Tour was a whole vibe! Big S/O @confluenceprepacad Academy & @theofficialgcaa for pulling up and showing love! 🤝🏽💙

@siuedwardsville … Y’ALL UP NEXT! 👀 Where y’all at?! 😮‍🔥🎤 taken in Saint Louis University by @blackmenreadstl

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🗣️ BLACK MEN T.A.L.K. — October 22

What did we inherit that was never spoken about?

This month’s conversation, “Bloodline, Burden, & Becoming,” will explore how history, generational trauma, survival, family patterns, masculinity, and culture continue to shape Black men today.

Some things were passed down to help us survive. But the question is: Do they still serve us?

This isn’t about blame. It’s about understanding what we carry and deciding what we want to keep, what we need to challenge, and what we’re ready to change.

Come ready to TALK.
Truth. Accountability. Listening. Kinship.

📅 October 22, 2026
⏰ 6:30–9:00 PM
📍 4631 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

Black men deserve spaces where we can be open, vulnerable, challenged, supported, and heard.

Tag a brother who needs to be in the room. ✊🏾

#BlackMenTALK #BlackMenRead #BlackMenHealing #BlackMentalHealth #BlackMenMatter Brotherhood GenerationalHealing StLouis STL BloodlineBurdenBecoming by @blackmenreadstl

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This month’s Black Men T.A.L.K. was powerful. We shared an honest, meaningful discussion about “Expectations: The Weight We Carry” making space to listen, reflect, and speak openly about the pressures men carry every day.

Grateful to every man who showed up, shared his perspective, and helped make the conversation meaningful. There’s strength in being present for one another and creating space where we can talk, learn, and grow together.

Truth. Accountability. Listening. Kinship. That’s Black Men T.A.L.K. 🖤

#BlackMenTalk #BlackMenRead #Brotherhood #MentalWellness #Community by @blackmenreadstl

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24 days ago

@blackmenreadstl took over Jury Elementary School in Blackjack, MO today….salaam

Abdul-Wali by @blackmenreadstl

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What a powerful afternoon of storytelling, connection, and community!

Our sixth Voices in Tandem brought together an incredible group of authors who shared their experiences, creativity, and wisdom with honesty and purpose. Every story reminded us why spaces that amplify Black voices and celebrate diverse perspectives are so important.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our featured authors for trusting Black Men Read with their stories, our audience for showing up and engaging in the conversation, and the St. Louis Public Library for helping us create this meaningful experience.

📷: @jay_mo3productions by @blackmenreadstl

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First time on Channel 5 promoting Voices In Tandem with @preciousbarrystl be on the look out for the next @blackmenreadstl event
Black Men TALK
September 24th 6:30–9 PM
4631 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 taken in St. Louis, Missouri by @blackmenreadstl

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I had an amazing event Saturday with @blackmenreadstl at the library! I loved being with other local black authors in my community talking about our individual books, writing processes, and being in community together. Getting to meet Precious, Kevin, Emma, and Stephen and hear about their books and all they do was incredible! Thank you to Keyon and the Black Men Read organization for allowing me to be a part of the event!

Please go to my Linktree to find links to everyone’s books under the “Books by friends” collection!

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Photo 1: A picture of Sean Gold sitting behind the table with his books, a purple bucket of candy, and two flyers.

Photo 2: A panel of Black authors. From left to right: Sean Gold, Precious Barry, Emma Dree, Stephen Perkins, and Kevin Lewis.

Photo 3: The panelists and event organizers are standing in front of the sponsorship backdrop holding their Black Men Read certificates. by @blackmenreadstl

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Come out TODAY!📚

I’ll be at Voices in Tandem with @blackmenreadstl as a featured author sharing Why I Use My Voice! Come stop by, support, and enjoy a great afternoon with us.

Schlafly Library
1:30–4:30PM

Hope to see y’all there! taken in St. Louis, Missouri by @blackmenreadstl

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Thanks for creating urgency and accuracy around literacy, @blackmenreadstl. 📚✨

Join an afternoon celebrating Black authors and storytelling in St. Louis.

Voices in Tandem takes place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1:30–4:30 p.m. at Schlafly Library. Meet local authors, hear their stories and discover new voices. The event is free and open to the public!

#stl #events #literacy #reading #education taken in St. Louis, Missouri by @blackmenreadstl

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Tune in this Saturday at 9 a.m. on 5 On Your Side as Keyon Watkins of Black Men Read and author Precious Barry talk about Voices in Tandem, an event created to amplify local authors, celebrate storytelling and give meaningful voices the platform they deserve.

Then join them from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Schlafly Library, 225 N. Euclid Ave., for an afternoon centered on stories, connection and community.

The event is free and open to the community.

#VoicesInTandem #BlackMenRead #AmplifyingVoices #StLouisAuthors #STLEvents by @blackmenreadstl

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