In an era where the significance of marriage and the status of the American family are constantly in question, sound advice and insight on creating strong relationships can be hard to come by. Darryl Cobbin’s “Before You Wed… Read This” does more than provide a set of guidelines for those preparing the leap, it defines [...]
From His Struggles, A Father Creates Inspiring Tale of Marriage and Fatherhood
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
Study: Children Of Older Fathers May Live Longer
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
The children and grandchildren of men who reproduced later in life could enjoy life-extending genetic benefits, including being able to father children at an older age, a new study suggests. Researchers at Northwestern University believe the process represents an unusually rapid evolutionary adaptation in which telomeres — DNA found at the ends of chromosomes — [...]
President Obama, the First Dad, Issues Warning to Suitors of His Daughter
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
President Obama acknowledged that his teenage daughter Malia is approaching the dating years by issuing a non-too-subtle warning to potential suitors. “That’s why we have the Secret Service,” the president said with a big grin when he was asked by a local television about his feelings on Malia and boys. The reporter laughed in response. [...]
Ryan Cameron’s Father-Daughter Dance Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
Atlanta, Ga – On Father’s Day, the most many men expect to receive is a card, a tie and a “Happy Father’s Day” phone call. Iconic Atlanta radio DJ Ryan Cameron wants to change that expectation. Every year, Cameron and the Ryan Cameron Foundation host a father-daughter dance on Father’s Day to give dads a [...]
Black Fathers: Building and Sacrificing to Lift Their Families
June 12, 2012 | Posted by
At Atlanta Black Star, we are spending this entire week celebrating, honoring, exploring and uplifting Black Fatherhood by examining it through the lens of 7 themes: Lead, Build, Provide, Care, Protect, Work and Love. This is the second story in the series, by author Joyce Davis, examining the impact of black fathers by looking at [...]
When Looking for Leaders, Look No Further than Black Fathers
June 11, 2012 | Posted by
Editor’s Note: At Atlanta Black Star, we are spending this entire week celebrating, honoring, exploring and uplifting Black Fatherhood by examining it through the lens of 7 themes: Lead, Build, Provide, Care, Protect, Work and Love. In this first piece in the series, Diane Weathers, former Editor-in-Chief of Essence magazine, delves into the huge impact [...]
Join Us As We Honor Black Fathers
June 11, 2012 | Posted by
Since we began Atlanta Black Star more than a month ago, we have endeavored to bring readers the stories behind the headlines—burrowing beneath and beyond the soundbites to offer the black community information that might help readers make better sense of their world. In no place is that task more crucial than in telling the [...]
Famous Dads: Hank Baskett on Fatherhood
May 20, 2012 | Posted by
Hank Baskett – Former NFL player, husband of Kendra Wilkinson. Father of Hank, Jr., 2. First words that pop into your head when you hear “dad”? Role model. A child should never have to look outside his own home to find one. Favorite memory with your son: I was the first person to look Hank [...]
NBA’s Etan Thomas Delivers Groundbreaking Book on “Fatherhood”
May 1, 2012 | Posted by
Today is the official release date for Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge, a book by NBA veteran Etan Thomas that features a collection of essays and poetry from prominent men from all walks of life. Thomas collaborated with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nick Chiles to produce the book that features essays from dozens of recognizable [...]
Nas Explores Pain of Fatherhood with New Single, “Daughters”
April 30, 2012 | Posted by
With his single “Daughters,” Nas joins a long list of rappers like Jay-Z and The Game to signal their evolutionary growth as rappers and as men by making a song about the glories and challenges of fatherhood. It’s an inevitable step for rappers like Nas who have always cared deeply about the lyrical content of [...]
