Ben Ali's new book, Ascend

October 13, 2025

Ben Ali will present his book at the BSF & LSF Annual School Fair; his reading will be in the Ballroom at 3:30.

ASCEND: The Black Man’s Guide to Elevation, Success, and Purpose is written by Ben Ali and is a powerful call to every Black man standing at the crossroads of pain and purpose.

There are over 25 million Black men in America! These men were taught to grind, to hustle, to stay strong, but rarely taught the value of healing and getting in touch with our true selves. Said more directly, many of these men are taught to survive to adulthood, but not how to thrive in life. The resulting simple truth is these men carry so much pain in silence; these men keep pushing through pressure, and call it manhood.


But what if real manhood looks different?

 

Ben Ali, presents a vision, a different vision.  Ben Ali is the owner of the legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C., His book is rooted in real stories of failed men and successful men, hard-won three generations of wisdom, and timeless principles that speak directly to the soul of the Black male experience. This book is more than a motivational read, it’s a call for those ready to release inter-generational burdens and rise into leadership with power, peace, and purpose. More than dinner conversation piece—it’s elevation.