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Parenting: Fatherhood Many African-American men agree: parenting is tough. Especially when there are a lot of social dynamics to consider.Though the nurturing of a black woman can never be substituted during child-rearing, black men are crucial in instilling integrity, spirituality, self-control, respect, and intelligent problem solving skills in their children.Many studies over the years, have centered on the parenting standards of white, Western societies, which hold different cultural standards than those of African-Americans. Here, we want to focus on black men and their influence in the lives of their children.

About a year ago, I was watching a reality show based on prison life. Inmate after inmate interviewed admitted to growing up without a father and missing the experience of having ... More
Being a father is one of the most challenging jobs a man could ever encounter. Numerous men donate sperm and the biological requirements needed for the reproduction ... More
For a very long time, there has been an increased awareness of the positive, constructive interactions between Black male role-models and Black boys. The lack of fathers in the home ... More
In five weeks, another Black Mother will give birth to another Black Baby out of wedlock. What image do you see in your mind’s eye? Do you imagine an inner city, poor teenager named, perhaps, Kinesha? More

"He's just my baby-daddy," a common phrase made popular in a southern hip-hop song almost defines the role single fathers have been reduced to in today's loose family structure ... More
When I began my program Fathers With Voices in 1996 while living in New York City, I knew I was about to provide a service that was a real need in social services. However, I did not know ... More
The Eve of Valentine's Day has the potential of being education's greatest day of love in the nation for America's students! National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) will be observed Monday, February 13, 2006. More
College may be many years away… or it may be just around the corner. Whether your kids are 6 or 16, it is important that you prepare them for college long before the time comes for them to attend. More

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