[tps_header] Life as a black man in America isn’t easy. Time and time again, history has shown us that our men are devalued, disrespected and stigmatized in the most damaging ways. As a woman who didn’t grow up having a good relationship with her father, some would expect me to have harsh words for the man that gave me life. I don’t. I’m not mad at him or what … [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...]
Celebrating the Importance of Fatherhood through Photography
There's something about a father being publicly affectionate with his child that warms my heart and fills my body with joy. Unfortunately, society stereotypes men as being callous, cold or uncaring at times. They depict them as individuals with a tough love attitude and a no tears policy. So when I see a father and a daughter holding hands while walking to school or a dad … [Read more...]
3 Simple Ways To Be A Great Dad
Fatherhood is one of the most challenging things a man will encounter in his life. At the same time, it is one of life's most rewarding. As the father of three children, ranging from ages 2 to 12, I have learned a lot. And, I am certain I still have a lot more to learn. I am constantly looking to be a better father to my children. I know I am not the only dad that … [Read more...]
Dads Need More Love
by Tara Pringle Jefferson I've written previously about how much my dad means to me and I always write about how my husband is also the World's Greatest Dad and how he can handle things just fine. But so often when we look at the parenthood, it focuses so much on Mom. Just look at the magazine industry: Parents, Parenting, American Baby. None of that says "Dads not … [Read more...]
BMWK Anniversary Classic: Do Your Kids Need Their Daddy No Matter What?
From time to time on urban radio I've heard an interesting discussion. I hear radio jocks\DJ's tell women something like this, DJ: "Stop tripping and let that man see his kids." Woman: "But he ain't paying child support" DJ: "He needs to see them anyway, that child needs to see their father" Woman: "But he's not about nothing, he doesn't have a job, he has kids … [Read more...]