2022 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year, Long-listedThis program is read by the author, Will Jawando, who has been called “the progressive leader we need” by the late congressman John Lewis. Will Jawando’s account of mentorship, service, and healing lays waste to the racist stereotype of the absent Black father.

By arguing that Black fathers are not just found in individual families, but are indeed the treasure of entire Black communities, Will makes the case for a bold idea: that Black men can counter racist ideas and policies by virtue of their presence in the lives of Black boys and young men. This is a story we need to hear.” —Ibram X.

Kendi, New York Times–bestselling author of How to be an Antiracist Will Jawando tells a deeply affirmative story of hope and respect for men of color at a time when Black men are routinely stigmatized.