IN THE MEDIA

Ben’s voice and vision have been featured in national media, local communities, and powerful conversations across the country.

NBC4 Washington

Author, motivational speaker and co-owner of Ben’s Chili Bowl Ben Ali has a new book about manhood, breaking negative cycles and healing. News4’s Shawn Yancy sat down with him to talk about the book “Ascend: The Black Man’s Guide to Elevation, Success, and Purpose.”

FOX 5

Kamal Ben Ali shares story behind new book: Ben's Chili Bowl co-owner and author Kamal Ben Ali joined Good Day DC.

Washington Informer

Ben 'Kamal' Ali discusses his book "Ascend," a "roadmap for Black men ready to move from survival to purpose,” with Reporter James Wright.

Black Men Speak Podcast

Host Keith Dent speaks with Kamal Ben Ali — author, legacy entrepreneur, and founder of the ASCEND movement.

WUSA9

Ben Ali, author of 'Ascend' & co-owner of Ben’s Chili Bowl, discusses his new book that aims to motivate the next generation.

ASCEND Book Launch Party at Ben’s Next Door