REACH: 40 Black Men Speak on Living, Leading, and Succeeding, is a collection of personal and in-depth essays from 40 notable African American men who share their knowledge and accounts of success. The book provides encouraging stories of each of their paths to provide a course for each of their readers. Some of the men in the book include John Legend, Louis Gossett,Jr, Rev. Al Sharpton, Talib Kweli as well as businessmen, educators and activist.