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Like many other Americans, NFL star Cam Newton also has had his share of challenges in 2020. However, the issue currently weighing on him has little to do with the relatively lackluster first season he has had as quarterback for the New England Patriots. The famed football star admitted his current challenge is personal and…

Father’s F1rst joined a seat at the table to speak with Black fathers hosted by Osei The Dark Secret, the conversation was with professionals and regular men who are fathers. Mawuli Davis and Marvin Arrington, Jr both high-profile lawyers in Atlanta, Georgia. Former Atlanta Falcon Professional NFL, Chuck Smith, and father of Father’s F1rst CEO,…

Brian Lee is a man of God, a husband, father, teacher and coach. He has been married for 16 years and has two children. Rolling out spoke to Lee about his approach to fatherhood what it has taught him and why the Bible is his playbook. What legacy are you leaving for your children and…

Rap music is the voice of hip-hop culture. Ideas, concepts and ways of thinking have been sculpted from the litany of verses that have flooded the airwaves. Biggie and Tupac are always at the top of the list when we discuss the culture. Both of them are products of single-parent homes. We laud their greatness…

New York native and entertainment executive Donald Jarmond is a true staple in Atlanta’s budding film and music scenes. Rolling out had the opportunity to talk with Jarmond about life and fatherhood. What legacy are you leaving for your children and the children of your community? I don’t know about Legacy but all I can…

The “rolling out Father’s Day” series spotlights incredible Black dads on their journeys through fatherhood. Today we are spotlighting producer and musician D’vante Black. Black may be a heavy hitter in the music industry, but at home the people who love him call him dad. What legacy are you leaving for your children and the children…

Myron Magic Giggua has been riding the airwaves for more than 20 years, “Making the Ladies Happy.” The San Francisco native was dubbed the “gentleman of the airwaves” by the legendary Jack The Rapper. Magic started his professional radio career at the historic Carter Broadcasting station HOT 103 JAMZ in Kansas City, home of world-famous…

The “rolling out Father’s Day” series spotlights incredible African-American dads on their journeys through fatherhood. Today we are spotlighting DJ Fadelf, co-author of the award-winning Single Man Married Man; co-partner of Ovation Cologne & Brand; official DJ for three-time Grammy winners G&B; owner-operator of Luxe Sound Entertainment, FIT Radio DJ, and Buzz Brand Marketing. With the heavy professional load,…

Tony Brevard is the Chairman of Capital Nucleus, a full circle of financial services. His entitles include: 7(a) Funding Group, known for (among other brands) being the largest SBA loan provider of funding for Allstate Insurance Agency owners/buyers in the U.S, SBA Loan Exchange, the ONLY dedicated exchange that allows banks to buy and sell vetted…

Michael Santiago Render, better known by his stage name Killer Mike, is an American rapper, actor, and activist. Before all of that, he’s an amazing husband and father. Killer Mike recently shared his thoughts on fatherhood, his journey as a father, and gave advice to young fathers on the ‘Father Coach Club’ podcast. Being a young dad,…

Terry Brantley is the managing member of Brantland LLC. The company has been an investor and developer of various asset classes of real estate throughout the Southeast. The company is headquartered in Stone Mountain, Georgia and is active in both commercial and residential real estate. Brantland currently has several thousand square feet of retail and…

As a national speaker, advocate and emcee, Rev. Julian “J.Kwest” DeShazier has appeared on ABC, FOX, NPR and Dr. Maya Angelou’s “Oprah & Friends” radio program. J.Kwest is also an Emmy Award-winning musician, featured in the video “Strange Fruit,” a commemoration of the Billie Holiday song and a meditation on racial violence. The Chicago native…

Kermit Royale DeLashment II’s future looked promising. He loved his family and according to and his father he was respectful and had a great sense of humor. Kermit was killed in 2008 during a drive-by shooting in Chicago. We spoke with his father and touched on the possibility of forgiveness and his feelings during Father’s Day.…

Keyon Boyd was being a teenager when his life was taken from him. His life was promising. He was raised by his stepfather Trillo Thompson Sr. We spoke with him recently about how he feels after losing a son he had been raising since the boy was a young child. He speaks candidly. Please describe…

Amari Brown was killed at the age of 7 in Chicago on July 4, 2015. During the time of his death, there was speculation surrounding Amari’s father Antonio. Investigators reported that the bullets were meant for him. Gary McCarthy, who was superintendent of the CPD at the time, said, “If Mr. Brown is in custody,…

Tru Pettigrew is an author, speaker, coach and diversity and inclusion advocate with 20 plus years of experience in youth, young adult and multicultural marketing. He is a charter member of the Cary Police “Building Bridges” initiative as well as the co-founder of “Barbershop Rap Sessions,” which is a community engagement platform that has been…

Representing an often marginalized sector of fatherhood, Fathers is a 423-page art book edited by Robyn Price-Pierre, which takes an intimate look into the personal lives of Black fathers. Through candid photos taken on their mobile devices, the men featured in the art book’s pages reveal the complexities and beauty of their experiences as fathers in…

A frustrated Black mother going through child support problems has decided to use GoFundMe for help. Jazminn DyNiece Gabriel created the campaign “Please help my broke husband” with a goal to raise $10K and has created the latest trending campaign on social media. Gabriel posted the following for the campaign: “I was with Donald for…

Entrepreneur and designer ClayVon Lowe celebrates the importance of fatherhood by sharing insight on the beautiful relationship between him and his daughter. Check out what he had to say below. As a creative father, how does your child inspire your creativity? My daughter inspires my creativity through her youthfulness and vivid imagination. As we age,…

There is nothing like watching your children grow into the people they will become. The privilege of sharing life lessons and experience with them helps to mold men and women who will add value to our society. Fathers represent stability and strength. These traits watered with love create greatness. Today we honor all fathers everywhere…