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Fatherhood in Black America
I recently had the honor of joining the National Center for Public Policy Research’s Project 21 black leadership network as director of Coalitions and Outreach. While our mission continues to center on amplifying diverse black conservative voices across today’s most critical issues, we’ve placed a renewed focus on one that underpins so many others: fatherhood. The presence of engaged fathers is one of the most powerful predictors of a child’s success.
Families Need Fathers
As horrific mass shootings happen across the country, committed mostly by young men, it is evident that childhood trauma, isolation, and the absence of an involved father each plays a role in fostering such tragedies.
Families need fathers
OPINION: As horrific mass shootings happen across the country, mostly committed by young men, it is evident that childhood trauma, isolation, and the absence of an involved father each play a role in fostering such tragedies.
You're Victims, Not Leaders
I sat in the crowd with thousands of beautiful families waiting to hear a message of inspiration, hope, and a brighter future like I would expect to hear at any commencement speech in America. Instead, sitting in the audience at the historically black Howard University, the graduates, their families, and I heard a message from the president of the United States laced with divisive rhetoric and political narratives that cast a dark shadow over our country.
COMMENTARY: Black American triumphs outweigh tragedies
COMMENTARY: Black American triumphs outweigh tragedies Republican lt. Gov.candidate Winsome Sears, right, embraces her daughter as she listens to Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin during Youngkin Election night watch party on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia. SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH By Terris E. Todd It always seems as if the tragedies of Black Americans—instead of our triumphs—remain center stage in the media.
Terris E. Todd: Black American triumphs outweigh our tragedies
Virginia Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Winsome Sears takes the stage with her family during an election night rally at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles on Nov. 2, 2021, in Chantilly, Virginia. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS It always seems as if the tragedies of Black Americans — instead of our triumphs — remain center stage in the media.
Opinion: Black American triumphs outweigh our tragedies
Thank you for supporting our journalism. This article is available exclusively for our subscribers, who help fund our work at The Virginian-Pilot. Lt. Gov.-elect Winsome Sears arrives to speak before Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin at an election night party in Chantilly on Nov. 3. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) (Andrew Harnik/AP) It always seems as if the tragedies of Black Americans — instead of our triumphs — remain center stage in the media.
Terris E. Todd: Black triumphs outweigh tragedies
People are also reading… It always seems as if the tragedies of Black Americans — instead of our triumphs — remain center stage in the media. Discussions of our history focus on the tragedies of slavery, but seldom mention the ancient African civilizations ruling the world by the power of their wealth, intelligence and strength. Archaeological studies of these civilizations have produced breakthrough discoveries and facts that somehow never reach the dinner table in Black American homes.
Commentary: Black American Triumphs Outweigh Our Tragedies
It always seems as if the tragedies of black Americans—instead of our triumphs—remain center stage in the media. Discussions of our history focus on the tragedies of slavery, but seldom mention the ancient African civilizations ruling the world by the power of their wealth, intelligence, and strength. Archaeological studies of these civilizations have produced breakthrough discoveries and facts that somehow never reach the dinner table in black American homes.
Commentary: Black American triumphs outweigh our tragedies
It always seems as if the tragedies of Black Americans — instead of our triumphs — remain center stage in the media. Discussions of our history focus on the tragedies of slavery, but seldom mention the ancient African civilizations ruling the world by the power of their wealth, intelligence and strength. Archaeological studies of these civilizations have produced breakthrough discoveries and facts that somehow never reach the dinner table in Black American homes.
Column: Black fathers matter
1 of 2 Charlie Woods, right, watches his fairway shot on the 16th hole with father Tiger Woods during the second round of the PNC Championship golf tournament on Dec. 19 in Orlando, Florida. By Terris Todd InsideSources Black fathers get a bad rap. Society has painted us with a broad brush, stereotyping us as being missing in action and unresponsive to our children’s needs. At times, we’ve been dubbed as uninterested in our children’s everyday lives. Dads, we know that is far from the truth.
Kathy Wilkes: The right to refuse dangerous work
Recovery operations continue after the partial collapse of an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Edwardsville, Illinois on December 12, 2021. The facility was damaged by a tornado on December 10, 2021. Contributed / TIM VIZER/TNS The massive tornadoes that struck in mid-December claimed the lives of more than a dozen workers at an Amazon warehouse in Illinois and the Mayfield candle factory in Kentucky. Some of the surviving workers said their requests to leave were met with threats of termination.
COMMENTARY: Black fathers matter
Black fathers get a bad rap. Society has painted us with a broad brush, stereotyping us as being missing in action and unresponsive to our children’s needs. At times, we’ve been dubbed as uninterested in our children’s everyday lives. Dads, we know that is far from the truth. It’s time to stand up and put the lie to these gross mischaracterizations. Yes, deadbeat dads exist throughout the country, and it is crippling our next generation.
Black Fathers Matter – InsideSources
Black fathers get a bad rap. Society has painted us with a broad brush, stereotyping us as missing in action and unresponsive to our children’s needs. At times, we’ve been labeled as uninterested in our children’s everyday lives. Dads, we know that is far from the truth. It’s time to stand up and put the lie to these gross mischaracterizations. Yes, deadbeat dads exist throughout the country, and it is crippling our next generation.
Terris Todd: What absent fathers need to do right now for their children
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Black Americans may lose a generation of children to poverty, drug abuse, incarceration, and gun violence unless fathers act now. Absent fathers: I am speaking directly to you. Acting now means investing time with your children, even when it’s inconvenient. It means coming to terms with the mother of your children and making the decision to get along for the sake of the children.
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