Damarqio Williams shares his experience as a Black father
In honor of Father’s Day and Juneteenth, rolling out spoke with Damarqio Williams. Father to a 6-year-old girl, his “Detroit Father” brand (@detroitfather on Instagram) amplifies the voices and stories of Black fathers in Detroit. Why do you think telling the story of Black fathers is important? You don’t really hear about these positive influential […]
Urban farmer Chaz Daughtry enjoying fatherhood and building a legacy
Chaz Daughtry is the owner of SoulFitGrill — a low-sodium spice company based in Houston. He started the company in 2014 so that his grandmother, who has diabetes, would have healthy alternatives with less sodium. Daughtry works closely with the Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation, which was founded by his mother Deavra Daughtry in 2002. TWEF […]
Nickelodeon star Dana Heath thankful for Black mom while growing up
Dana Heath is an actress and book enthusiast who is navigating her way through fame at an early age. The 16-year-old who plays Mika on “Danger Force,” recently stopped by rolling out to explain how she’s dealt with her rise in the Hollywood hierarchy and what she plans to do in the future. Do you […]
Dr. Sebi’s daughter, Kellie Bowman, is dedicated to protecting mothers
Parenthood is something Kellie Bowman has always held close to her heart. As the daughter of Alfredo Bowman, better known as Dr. Sebi, she still holds onto some of the things he taught her growing up, and now she’s passing those values down to her children. Now the founder and owner of Sebi’s Daughters, Bowman […]
Entrepreneur Cornell C. ‘Chico’ Conaway shares fondest memory of his father
Cornell C. “Chico” Conaway is a husband, an entrepreneur and a girl dad. The Baltimore, Maryland, native is married with three children — two stepsons and his internet sidekick, Brooke, who is his baby girl. A graduate of Bowie State University with a master’s degree in marketing from John’s Hopkins University, Conaway is the founder […]
Damon Dash’s fiancée Raquel Horn gets personal about infertility
When high-powered music executive Damon Dash and his fiancée Raquel Horn decided to start a family, one of the major hurdles they had to conquer was infertility. Horn, a businesswoman in her own right, is the creative director of Poppington, a children’s clothing line. Horn’s road to motherhood was a challenging seven-year journey, but she […]
5 tips for new moms
You are getting ready to be a new mom and have no clue what to expect. Motherhood is by far the most challenging job and often times we over obsess because we try to be super-mom. However, if you keep these things in mind it can help make the experience a little easier on you. […]
How to navigate co-parenting during the holidays
Parents across the country are grappling with the realities that the holidays are here. It’s time to have those difficult conversations with your ex about the visitation schedule. How do you co-parent with someone you can’t stand? The fact that we have to add COVID-19 into the mix adds to the problem. Your relationship dynamics […]
Russell Wilson and Ciara show off their newborn son Win (video)
A little over a month after they welcomed their son Win into the world, Russell Wilson and Ciara are showing off just how much their newborn has grown. The proud dad shared a video holding his son on his lap with the caption, “Sir Win!” Late Nights! Team No Sleep @Ciara.” In the video, the […]
7 holiday stocking stuffers your family will love
The countdown is on, with 12 more shopping days left until Christmas. But don’t worry. You still have time to get those last-minute gifts for your loved ones. We know that you have the big gifts covered, but we are here to make sure that you don’t forget those small ones. Here are seven ideas […]
Michelle Obama discusses motherhood with Meghan Markle in ‘Vogue’ interview
Michelle Obama says her 15-year-old self would smile at “how cute” her husband is. The former first lady was interviewed by Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, for the September issue of Britain’s Vogue magazine. After asking Obama what her teenage self would think of how her life has turned out, Obama gave a playful […]
Lawrence Smith emphasizes the value of keeping one’s word
Lawrence Smith is a southwest Atlanta native and a graduate of Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and master’s in sports management. He currently works for the New York City Department of Education as a pre-K program evaluator for schools across New York City. He previously worked for Democracy Prep Charter High […]
New dad Adrian Franks discusses fatherhood and legacy
Adrian Franks and his son (Photo Provided)Adrian Franks is an artist, designer and UX creative director at iX, the experience design division of IBM Global Business Services. The Brooklyn, New York resident has to his credit productions for some of the world’s biggest brands, including Toyota, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Bank of America, Ford, and more. When […]
Corey Laney says it’s important for fathers to tell their kids they’re loved
Corey Laney is an accomplished business development leader with over 17 years of experience driving revenue through building and maintaining supplier relationships. He’s currently the vice president marketing, business development at Republic National Distributing Company, where he serves as a key member of the executive team that’s charged with formulating strategic direction and devising business development […]
DJ Infamous describes the legacy he hopes to leave for his children
Calvin “DJ Infamous” Donald is one of Atlanta’s most sought-after deejays. The Lansing, Michigan, native and Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University graduate, began deejaying at the age of 11 and has since become known globally for his skills as a radio personality, his mixtape collaborations, and as a Ludacris’ official tour DJ. He has also […]
Film director Christopher B. Stokes shares views on fatherhood
Christopher B. Stokes is an accomplished entrepreneur who has made a name for himself in the music industry with the discovery of such stars as Brandy, Immature, B2K, Jhene Aiko, Sevyn Streeter, Omarion, Marques Houston and more. He is a Los Angeles native who has been immersed in the music business since the age of […]
Writer Derrick A. Pickett weighs in on fatherhood
Atlanta based author Derrick A. Pickett is an established writer with 6 published books who’s made his mantra “Bet on You.” Most of Pickett’s books focus on credit restoration and self-focus in the power of belief. After once finding himself in a rough situation, Pickett turned his pain into passion. He started writing and never […]
Wayne Overstreet drops gems about fatherhood
Wayne Overstreet is the owner and CEO of Overstreet Production & Post, an Atlanta-based post-production house specializing in video and audio editing, graphics, 3-D animation and more. With more than 17 years of experience in film, movies and television, Overstreet is no stranger to hard work in the office or at home. He is the […]
Michael Glover is focused on being a husband and father
Michael Glover began his career in the food industry with the McDonald’s Corporation. He took full advantage of the opportunities for further training, mostly on the job, but with highly qualified members of staff from the McDonald’s corporation. Success in business and the challenge to rise above the life of the streets in order to […]
Pastor Charles Jenkins discusses faith and fatherhood
Charles Jenkins is a pastor and an award-winning songwriter and producer. The Chicago native was previously the senior pastor of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. Jenkins discusses faith and fatherhood with rolling out. What legacy are you leaving for your children and the children of your community? The opening phrase of Proverbs 13:22 says, “A good […]