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I’m proud to say that I’ve finally joined the masses of people blown away by comedic mastermind Jordan Peele’s thriller Get Out. I’ve never been a horror movie fan but from the time I saw the trailer, I knew that it wasn’t going to be the typical stab and slash flick. From the beginning of […]

Omar Epps, actor and poet, is shining a bright light on a critical issue that he believes is responsible for increased child poverty and high…

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There’s nothing funnier than what happens when two or more thugged-out looking guys walk past each other with babies. Throw in all the infant care…

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My one-year-old son Liam and I have rough-housed since he was an infant, so it was no surprise that recently when he got angry with…

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Absence does not make the heart grow fonder. It actually breeds resentment, contentment and leaves scars that may take years to heal. Fatherhood is for life.…

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  Haven’t heard much talk about Father’s Day this year. Debates about what Dad would like, what size he might wear, what he could use…

Pharrell’s Oscar-nominated hit record, “Happy” has had quite a few makeovers, but none quite like this. Oakland, California based producer, DJ and drummer DJ LV…

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Are black fathers working harder at the office and with family these days? Are fathers spending more time with their children? And do black fathers…

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Huggy Lowdown jokes with the crew about “Take Back Tuesday”, the day when fathers return their Father’s Day gifts and learn that they are really just…

“We know that too many young men in our community continue to make bad choices. Growing up, I made quite a few myself. Sometimes I…

It's All Black Music

The Urban Daily sports blogger Jamiyl Samuels aims to show Black fathers in a positive light with his upcoming book. “Pass The Torch: How A Young Black Father Challenges the ‘Deadbeat Dad’ Stereotype” tackles the hot-button issue of fatherhood in the Black community and the affect the lack of a father figure has on young Black males. […]

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With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday, here are some quotes on Fatherhood from black celebrity Dads for inspiration and confirmation on the universal spirit of being a father.  Check it out and share your thoughts and comments on Fatherhood, from your point of view, in the comment box below. Rev Run “For boys you want […]