When I was growing up, my father rarely set me down to explain "what a good man is." He taught me through his actions. And when I started dating boys, he also told me things like, "Ronnie, a boy should come to the door when he's picking you from the house..." Or, " A young man shouldn't ever treat you that way." My father's example of manhood was so strong that it is … [Read more...]
Is It Time for the African American Community to Rethink Manhood?
Six years ago, I had the last conversation I would ever have with a very dear friend. While we were talking in June 2008, I did not for one second imagine that we would never speak again. The Last Call Between June and September 2008, I attempted to call my friend on a number of occasions. We share the same birthday and it had been our ritual for 20 years to never miss … [Read more...]