The presence of a father is essential in the life of a child. A vast majority of the violence that has taken place in urban areas across America
“I would be remiss if I said I raised my daughter alone. I would say I raised my daughter along with a village: friends, colleagues,
Many of our youth grow up without strong images of men in their home. This void is filled with gang influence that leads to fulfilling
Why did you decide to rear your daughter alone? It’s not like buying a car. It wasn’t a decision. I’m her father. It is what defines
Chicago native Aaron Christmon has always had a love for the fashion industry. After working for various top luxury fashion retailers, Christmon began to cultivate his
What inspired you to become a dentist? My father. He is a dental lab technician. I used to watch him work all the time. Saw
Kenneth Braswell has more than 25 years of community development experience. He’s the executive director of Fathers Incorporated, which is a not-for-profit organization that serves
Describe what makes being a father special. Everything about being a father is special. The honor in being responsible for children in your own unique
Describe what makes being a father special. Fatherhood is special because I’m directly responsible for shaping the minds, hearts, and souls of two extraordinary young
The ability to father a child is special because, unfortunately, every man isn’t capable of reproduction. Being in my 40s, I now see that having
Describe what makes being a father special? What makes being a father so special is that what you pour into your child is immediately seen
Shannon M. Elmore, 20, of Peoria, Illinois died at 9:24 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at Methodist Medical Center. She left a host of relatives to
