A few short weeks ago, Colin Kaepernick drew widespread criticism—even from some of us—for sitting during the national anthem. But now, he has almost single-handedly forced a national dialogue on police brutality/free speech/patriotism. The thing is athletes in activism isn’t new. It’s just returned after a generation of fearful, endorsement- protecting athletes (I’m looking … [Read more...]
4 Easy Ways to Give Black Dads Their Props Starting Today
In our society if we listen to the news, it is normal to hear of terrible daddy stories. Just because some folks have terrible daddy stories doesn’t mean that all dads are bad, especially our black dads. Can we take a moment and celebrate the dads who are doing it right? More than ever, I see dads with their children in the mall and at the playground. YouTube videos of dads … [Read more...]
Now is the Time to Change the Narrative about Black Fatherhood
Combing hair, changing diapers and picking out outfits are things that moms are usually tasked with doing for the children. The internet flew into a frenzy recently, when a photo of a Black man combing his toddler daughter’s hair while standing with his infant daughter strapped into a baby carrier across his chest, went viral. The photo was shared countless times and with it … [Read more...]
Black Dad Bloggers That You Need To Know
Want to find the best spots on the web that speak directly to issues and circumstances that pertain to African American parenting? Well you're in luck! We've pulled together a few of our favorite blogs to share with you. Today's list features the dad bloggers. These are the brothers who are on the front line of the web holding it down for their kids and families. Their share … [Read more...]