The Role of Black Men in Promoting Literacy | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel Podcast | Ep. 39

Carol Daniel sits down with the founder of Black Men Read, Keyon Watkins, to talk about the literacy rates in the Black community and how his organization is seeking to “to promote literacy and seeing Black men in a positive light.” Watkins explained how a bookclub blossomed into their community outreach programs.

Hear how his personal journey and the need for change in the community inspire his initiatives.

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