Elev8.com ‘s Father’s Day Special Essays From birth to death and every step in between, the greatest occurrences in any life are often preceded by…
Elev8 Jesse Jackson wants to inspire men to claim back their sons, nephews, uncles, cousins from the violence. Understanding as he does the depth of…
Hallmark’s Mahogany Brand creates greeting cards specifically designed for African-American consumers. For this Father’s Day, they created 66 culturally relevant designs for African-Americans, and a few of these celebrated Black mothers. With 2 out of 3 Black homes solely ran by an African-American women, was Hallmark’s decision a good business choice, or an insult to […]
While there are many sons and daughters who were abandoned by their dads or never met them, there are many who had their father’s pass away at an early age. This is the story of contributing editor for TheGrio.com, Goldie Taylor. Her dad was murdered when she was 5 years old. Ever since, she’s lived […]
In a new survey conducted and released by TheRoot.com, Black fathers overwhelmingly responded that they are viewed in a “negative manner” in society. Close to 80 percent of Black men believe they get a bad rap. Sixty-four percent blame the media — TV, film, newspapers and magazines — primarily for the ways in which black […]
In his weekly address to the nation, President Obama reflected on Father’s Day, his experience as a parent, and the importance of being a good father. WATCH VIDEO OF HIS WEEKLY ADDRESS BELOW RELATED: Obama On Father’s Day: Time to Honor The Men Who Raised Us
He came screaming and crying into the room, he was loud he was here he was out of the womb No weapon formed against him shall prosper he said as he leaned over and kissed his son’s head the moments would come and go faster than he ever imagined rites of passage, growing pains were […]
