From Rae Carruth to Terry Underwood to Joshua Brent, these sad instances of the taking of a life or lives, underscores a culture of violence and misplaced social mores.
Child rearing involving both biological parents is essential to the success of the African American community. Having a father who participates in his child’s life is paramount to help them develop strong self-esteem and healthy relationships. Case in Point: Blue Ivy will forever benefit from being held in her loving father, Jay-Z’s arms and being enveloped in his protective embrace. Ivy will lay her head on his shoulder and feel the reassuring beating of his heart, and hear the security that resonates in his deep voice. His spirit will walk with her to protect her at all times and she will be always be reminded of the esteem in which he holds her.
