Cleveland, it’s your turn!
After making powerful stops in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, the Inspired Conversations: Brotherhood Book Tour comes to ThirdSpace Reading Room for a special hometown celebration featuring author, educator, and newly recognized honoree in the 17th Edition of Who’s Who in Black Cleveland, A. Harris Brown.
This Cleveland edition will be hosted by Brad Bowling, President of Code M Magazine and Foreword Author of Inspire Me Moments, who will guide the evening’s conversation alongside a panel of local leaders and changemakers to be announced.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ThirdSpace Reading Room
1464 E 105th St, Cleveland, OH 44106
Admission is free, but space is limited—reserve your spot today!
About the Event – Cleveland Edition:
After impactful stops in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, the Inspired Conversations: Brotherhood Book Tour comes home to Cleveland, OH—where the journey began.
After making powerful stops in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, the Inspired Conversations: Brotherhood Book Tour comes to ThirdSpace Reading Room for a special hometown celebration featuring author, educator, and newly recognized honoree in the 17th Edition of Who’s Who in Black Cleveland, A. Harris Brown.
This Cleveland edition will be hosted by Brad Bowling, President of Code M Magazine and Foreword Author of Inspire Me Moments, who will guide the evening’s conversation alongside a panel of local leaders and changemakers to be announced.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ThirdSpace Reading Room
1464 E 105th St, Cleveland, OH 44106
Admission is free, but space is limited—reserve your spot today!
About the Event – Cleveland Edition:
After impactful stops in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, the Inspired Conversations: Brotherhood Book Tour comes home to Cleveland, OH—where the journey began.
Award-winning author, educator, and Who’s Who in Black Cleveland honoree A. Harris Brown will share reflections and readings from his new book, Inspire Me Moments: Living Out Loud with No Regrets. The evening will be hosted by Brad Bowling, President of Code M Magazine and Foreword Author of the book, bringing energy, insight, and community spirit to this hometown celebration.
Attendees can expect live readings, dynamic dialogue, refreshments, and a book signing that captures the essence of storytelling, healing, and brotherhood.
Meet the Author: A. Harris Brown
A. Harris Brown is a proud graduate of Bethune-Cookman University, where his HBCU journey began. As an award-winning educator, author, and advocate for student voice and community healing, he currently serves in a leadership role in family and community engagement with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD).
Recently honored in the 17th Edition of Who’s Who In Black Cleveland, he is the author of Inspire Me Moments: Living Out Loud with No Regrets and the host of both The HBCU Man Cave and The HBCU Alumni House Party Show podcasts. His work continues to inspire others to reflect, heal, and boldly walk in their purpose.
Featured Conversation
Guided by event host Brad Bowling, the evening will feature A. Harris Brown in conversation with a powerful panel of local voices and community leaders. Together, they will explore themes of identity, resilience, healing, and purpose—sparking dialogue designed to move hearts and strengthen community bonds.
Panelists Include:
What to Expect
Who’s Invited
Attendees can expect live readings, dynamic dialogue, refreshments, and a book signing that captures the essence of storytelling, healing, and brotherhood.
Meet the Author: A. Harris Brown
A. Harris Brown is a proud graduate of Bethune-Cookman University, where his HBCU journey began. As an award-winning educator, author, and advocate for student voice and community healing, he currently serves in a leadership role in family and community engagement with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD).
Recently honored in the 17th Edition of Who’s Who In Black Cleveland, he is the author of Inspire Me Moments: Living Out Loud with No Regrets and the host of both The HBCU Man Cave and The HBCU Alumni House Party Show podcasts. His work continues to inspire others to reflect, heal, and boldly walk in their purpose.
Featured Conversation
Guided by event host Brad Bowling, the evening will feature A. Harris Brown in conversation with a powerful panel of local voices and community leaders. Together, they will explore themes of identity, resilience, healing, and purpose—sparking dialogue designed to move hearts and strengthen community bonds.
Panelists Include:
- Keith Langford – Education leader, mentor, and advocate for family engagement and equity
- Melvin White – Veteran educator and respected voice in male engagement
- Pastor Lester Williams – Spiritual leader committed to healing and community wholeness
- Jeremi Brown – Author’s cousin, offering personal insight, reflection, and a family lens on the journey
What to Expect
- Live chapter readings with behind-the-scenes insights
- Conversation hosted by Brad Bowling with featured guest panelists
- “Brotherhood Wall” for community reflection
- Audience Q&A
- Light refreshments and networking
- Book signing & meet-and-greet
- Hometown energy and legacy moments
Who’s Invited
- This is a free, family-friendly event for everyone.
- We welcome educators, alumni, students, parents, faith leaders, creatives, and Cleveland community partners who care about growth, healing, and legacy. Come as you are—ready to connect, reflect, and be inspired.
- CMSD staff, students, and families
- Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Cleveland
- Members and supporters of the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association and the UNCF community
- Brothers of Profound Gentlemen and the CMSD Men of Color Shaping Academics Network
- Readers, educators, and supporters of Black literature and community healing
- Brad Bowling, President of Code M Magazine, and the Code M Magazine community of readers and supporters
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Upgrade Your Experience: Book & Journal Bundle Take the experience home! Pre-order a signed copy of Inspire Me Moments and the companion “I’m Inspired. Are You?” Reflection Journal at a special hometown rate. Bundle Includes:
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