VBO, a Virtual Box Office, helps manage fundraisers, gatherings, and reunions. Our group of dads of Black children in elementary and middle schools is extremely concerned about the educational challenges facing Black boys. We have identified three issues: 1. The literacy gap between Black students and their counterparts 2. A sense of belonging 3. Visibility of Black male role models This led us to establish Black SonRISE, a weekly Saturday morning program that targets 3rd-8th grade Black male students. We lead a fun-filled, two-hour program. THE ENTIRE PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE and is designed with the following measures of success in mind: 1. Nurture an enjoyment of reading. 2. Connection to the inspirational African diaspora 3. The pursuit of positive life experiences and careers