This is a blog dedicated to showcasing beautiful images of positive, strong black fathers and their children. This blog will also include monologue by myself concerning young black men. It is open to both married and single fathers. We want to let the world know that there is an abundance of black fathers who go above and beyond for their children.
Psalm 103:13- "As a father hath compassion on his children, so the Lord have compassion on those that fear Him."
We love our children..
Why I did this blog...
Peace. My name Charles L. Crouch. I am 70's baby who loves life, God, the arts, and positivism. At the ripe age of 35 I was blessed with a beautiful son by my wife. We named him Charles Jordan. It was at the moment I realized that all of the others things (besides God), are secondary. He is my everything. I have learned that everything I do affects him in some way, shape, or form.
Fatherhood is possibly the greatest task a man can approach. A great portion of the success of the children rests upon the shoulders of wisdom bestowed to them by their father. We are to provide, protect, love, and teach them. Our sons are a reflection of our strength. Our daughters are a reflection of our willingness to protect.
As black men, we get a bad rap for our ability to be consistent fathers. Hopefully this website will make an impact on that stereotype. Are there absentee fathers? Yes. Are we all that? Absolutely not.
We are strong. We are loving. We are protectors. We are the arms of love. We are the hands of discipline and correction when needed. We shape the paths for our children to walk in life.
WE ARE THERE.WE AREBLACK FATHERS.
How to submit entries:
If you are a positive black father and would like to be featured on this blog, send a picture of you and your children. Please be sure to include your name, your children's names, and a brief write up about what fatherhood means to you. Send all submissions to: silentwar7@gmail.com.
Salute.
Father, poet, writer, musician, activist, lover of God, lover of life
Ronald Lavender, Spoken Word artist, performer, poet. Children- Ron'nae, 11, Me'Yah, 10, Faith and Joy, 3 (twins)
What fatherhood means to me: "Fatherhood means teaching, loving, affection & the excitement of seeing a total extension of you in a tiny little body. I know God exists when I see something so special that I helped to create."
Salute to you my brother. Keep making a difference.
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