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Reminder why I started down this path
I had a really encouraging meeting at Oakland housing authority. They are doing very innovative things, including job training and placement. I was involved because they are creating a networking group for fathers and are having an event the week before fathers day. My guess is that it will mainly be young fathers. It is […]
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A quinceanera dream comes true
Diana Lopez’s dream came true Sunday under a stormy sky and inside a tent big enough to hold 200 tearful guests at her quinceanera party. “I’m so happy,” she told them from her wheelchair. “Thank you all for coming. Thank everyone who made this possible.” That would be a lot of people. Several months ago, […]
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Ten Things Every Black Father Needs to Do…
1) Tell your kids you love them every single day Love not only makes the world go round, but every person needs to feel loved in order to have the balance necessary to be truly successful. If you love your kids, don’t just show it with your actions, say it with words. It will keep […]
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In Texas, Quinceañeras Remain a Recession-Proof Industry
Cecilia Gabriel of Dallas, Texas, is frantically looking for a place to hold her daughter Jacqueline’s quinceañera. It isn’t easy. “It’s coming up in September. We waited too long,” says Gabriel. For many, the15th birthday rite of passage in Latino culture is an event that must be planned at least a year in advance, if […]
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Tenderness advice for fathers
Okay, so you’re not the biggest fan of hugs and kisses, but you know your kids need affection. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with great tips and ideas for showing affection to your kids. Be unique. Physical affection doesn’t just have to be a hug or kiss. Yes, those are both important, but […]
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Fathers holding it down
There was an opening of amazing art Oakland artist. She does traditional African sculpture and mixed media that she interprets into a modern context. The beautiful part was that she was running late, and her husband (an established artist himself) tried to hold it down – while watching the grandchild. I was about to leave […]
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Quinceanara expo
I saw this interesting article about a big Quinceanara expo that they had in Southern California. It would have been nice to go and check it out. While fashion week wrapped up in various parts of the world, the 2011Quinceanera.com Expo and Fashion Showpresented by El Clasificado was in full swing. The announcement that for […]
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