“Boys 2 Books” a mentorship program, founded by Eddie Connor, has a mission to empower boys through literacy and life skills. The program “Boys 2 Books” serves to assist young men in their transition from boyhood to manhood.
There is a direct connection between a lack of education and incarceration, which translates to an over-representation of Black/Hispanic males in prison. This program will combat the school-to-prison pipeline, by inspiring boys to succeed in all areas of life.
The mentoring program has empowerment sessions in the Detroit, Michigan area.
Empowering people to overcome obstacles and walk in their unique purpose is the real life message shared by Eddie Connor, who is a 14-year cancer survivor. Eddie is a resident of Detroit, Michigan but grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. As an Author, Evangelist, Motivational Speaker, Poet, Political Advisor, Teacher, and TV Correspondent on CBS/CW 50, Eddie Connor shares his story of overcoming cancer in his three books: Purposefully Prepared to Persevere,
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