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Hands down this is the greatest post I ever seen on this forum. Perfect post Que
The Power of the Black Father
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Hands down this is the greatest post I ever seen on this forum. Perfect post Que
props!
when, or should i say if i ever have kids, i plan to be in their lives & provide for them...no doubt!
yep...even if im having problems with their moms, ill just keep that between me and her and out of their view.
Everyday in Chicago i see examples of young Black men that didnt have mature fathers in the lives. You really have the be their from the jump i.e. during their molding stage. if you become M.I.A during most of their lives, then try to come back and mold them when theyre past their molding stage, over the age of 7 or 8 i believe, then its to late. if theyve become to out of hand and dont want to obey and change for themselves, then theyll just be a lost cause.....another useless eater on this earth.
when, or should i say if i ever have kids, i plan to be in their lives & provide for them...no doubt!
yep...even if im having problems with their moms, ill just keep that between me and her and out of their view.
Everyday in Chicago i see examples of young Black men that didnt have mature fathers in the lives. You really have the be their from the jump i.e. during their molding stage. if you become M.I.A during most of their lives, then try to come back and mold them when theyre past their molding stage, over the age of 7 or 8 i believe, then its to late. if theyve become to out of hand and dont want to obey and change for themselves, then theyll just be a lost cause.....another useless eater on this earth.
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Obama's example: Putting family first</font size></center>
President Obama runs with dog Bo and daughters Malia, center, and Sasha on the
South Lawn. (Ron Edmonds / AP)
San Franscisco Chronicle
Jennifer Weiss
Sunday, June 21, 2009
On this Father's Day, the American public should proudly note that our president takes his personal role as father (and spouse) as seriously as he does his job as father of the country. The nation has become better acquainted with President Obama in his first five months of office, and we've learned that his value to our society goes far beyond his vision for ending the economic crisis, his passion for reducing our dependence on foreign oil and his efforts to woo foreign leaders. He also has spent hours wooing some key decision-makers closer to home, namely Sasha, Malia and Michelle, and invaluable lessons are to be learned from his example.
Here's a quick tutorial from Obama's playbook showing American fathers and husbands how it's done.
1. The president has dinner with his family most nights.
2. The president attends his daughters' parent-teacher conferences.
3. The president manages to exercise every day before work.
4. The president has read all of the Harry Potter books with his daughter Malia.
On the spouse front, the president's actions have not gone unnoticed, either. Here are just a few of the more notable Obama moves:
Come next Father's Day, our banking crisis might not be wholly resolved, the auto industry might not be on its feet again, and health care coverage might not be fully available to the uninsured. But we can only hope that fathers and spouses everywhere will be thinking "What Would Obama Do?" as they navigate through the murky waters of parenthood and family life.
Jennifer Weiss is, with Leonard Benardo, the author of "Citizen-in-Chief: The Second Lives of the American Presidents" (William Morrow, 2009).
This article appeared on page H - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/06/20/INME187SL7.DTL
Obama's example: Putting family first</font size></center>
President Obama runs with dog Bo and daughters Malia, center, and Sasha on the
South Lawn. (Ron Edmonds / AP)
San Franscisco Chronicle
Jennifer Weiss
Sunday, June 21, 2009
On this Father's Day, the American public should proudly note that our president takes his personal role as father (and spouse) as seriously as he does his job as father of the country. The nation has become better acquainted with President Obama in his first five months of office, and we've learned that his value to our society goes far beyond his vision for ending the economic crisis, his passion for reducing our dependence on foreign oil and his efforts to woo foreign leaders. He also has spent hours wooing some key decision-makers closer to home, namely Sasha, Malia and Michelle, and invaluable lessons are to be learned from his example.
Here's a quick tutorial from Obama's playbook showing American fathers and husbands how it's done.
1. The president has dinner with his family most nights.
It is true that Obama has a less arduous commute than many American fathers. But let's not forget that before (and after) dinner, he is juggling a big load of work - all of which can't really wait until tomorrow. And if he finds the time to take a family break, maybe you should, too.
2. The president attends his daughters' parent-teacher conferences.
Yes, parent-teacher conferences always come at the worst time, smack-dab in the middle of the workday or in that intense 5-8 p.m. period when many workers are trying to fit in one more meeting or finish up one more assignment. But Obama seems to rearrange his schedule to meet with his kids' teachers so he can gain some insight into their educational development. You, too, could make that kind of commitment - without ever worrying about being lobbied for higher teacher salaries or scrapping No Child Left Behind.
3. The president manages to exercise every day before work.
So you might not have a gym or basketball court in your home like the commander in chief, but that shouldn't deter you from finding time to work out. Part of being a good father is staying healthy so that you can be around for your kids for a good long time. You might think that there just aren't enough hours in the day for you to exercise and that your work should crowd out anything less pressing. But we don't see you meeting regularly with G8 heads of state, now, do we?
4. The president has read all of the Harry Potter books with his daughter Malia.
Getting through the Harry Potter series indicates that the president has devoted many weekends to reading with his children, and we all know the value of that. His ability to speak authoritatively on the subjects that interest them - such as debating the merits of the houses of Slytherin and Gryffindor - elevates him to super-dad status. Isn't that something to which you should aspire?
On the spouse front, the president's actions have not gone unnoticed, either. Here are just a few of the more notable Obama moves:
- The president has a weekly date night with Michelle. It helps to have a mother-in-law able to babysit, but kudos to the president for making sure it happens.
- The president compliments Michelle in public and does not have to be begged to hit the dance floor. The president took many opportunities during his speeches on the campaign trail to praise Michelle. And who could deny he cut a rug at all those inauguration parties?
- The president invited his mother-in-law to move in with his family. While there were ample incentives for Marian Robinson's move into the White House for all parties involved, proffering such an invitation could be the holy grail of a husband's commitment.
Come next Father's Day, our banking crisis might not be wholly resolved, the auto industry might not be on its feet again, and health care coverage might not be fully available to the uninsured. But we can only hope that fathers and spouses everywhere will be thinking "What Would Obama Do?" as they navigate through the murky waters of parenthood and family life.
Jennifer Weiss is, with Leonard Benardo, the author of "Citizen-in-Chief: The Second Lives of the American Presidents" (William Morrow, 2009).
This article appeared on page H - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/06/20/INME187SL7.DTL
<font size="5"><center>Celebrating Black Fathers and Sons in Film</font size><font size="4">
This Father's Day and beyond, we're celebrating the strong black
men who will risk it all to make sure their children--especially their
sons--grow up to be responsible and successful black men. Thanks
to our Facebook fam, we've compiled a list of the most memorable
father-son relationships on the big screen.</font size></center>
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - Temporary Strife,
Permanent Success
Based on the true story of Chris Gardner and starring real-life father-
son duo Will and Jaden Smith, The Pursuit of Happyness follows
Gardner (Will Smith) and Christopher Jr. (Jaden Smith) as they sleep in
a church's homeless shelter and even in a San Francisco train station
bathroom while Chris struggles through an unpaid internship at a stock
brokerage firm. In 2010, the real Chris Gardner authored another book,
Start Where You Are, and has been touring the country giving financial
seminars.
Boyz In The Hood (1991) - On Being a Man
Furious Styles (Laurence Fishburne) didn't flinch at keeping it real
with his son Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.). Among his words of wisdom for
Tre: "Any fool with a d*** can make a baby, but only a real man
can raise his children." Seems like President Obama took a page
straight out of Furious' lines in John Singleton's directorial debut
when he gave his img]
Father's Day speech in 2009. (Of course, in his own
presidential lingo.)
He Got Game (1998) - Forgiving an Absent Father
In this Spike Lee Joint, young Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen) is one
of the most sought after high school ballers during the college draft.
So much so that New York's governor offers his father, Jake (Denzel
Washington), a few days out of prison and a shorter sentence to
convince his son to choose the governor's alma mater. Jake, who
went to jail for killing his wife, has a hard time convincing his son that
he has Jesus' best interests at heart.
First Sunday (2008) - Keeping a Promise
As his ex-girlfriend faces eviction from her apartment
and threatens to move to Atlanta, Durell (Ice Cube)
decides he must get the money she needs to stay. By
any means necessary. So he and his friend LeeJohn
(Tracy Morgan) take it to the Lord for the money--by
robbing a church. He promises his son Durrell Jr. (C.J.
Masters) that he'll do whatever he can. And by the
grace of God...
Coming to America (1988) - His Father's Rules
King Jaffe Joffer (James Earl Jones) allows his son, Prince Akeem
(Eddie Murphy), to "sow his royal oats" in America before commit-
ting to his Zamundan wife. However, Akeem seeks to find his
queen in Queens, N.Y., and steer clear of the arranged marriage.
Prince Akeem wants "to be loved, to be loved" in the traditional
sense, as opposed to being obligated to love a woman he barely
knows. In this story, father doesn't know best, as love wins out
over duty.
This Father's Day and beyond, we're celebrating the strong black
men who will risk it all to make sure their children--especially their
sons--grow up to be responsible and successful black men. Thanks
to our Facebook fam, we've compiled a list of the most memorable
father-son relationships on the big screen.</font size></center>
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - Temporary Strife,
Permanent Success
Based on the true story of Chris Gardner and starring real-life father-
son duo Will and Jaden Smith, The Pursuit of Happyness follows
Gardner (Will Smith) and Christopher Jr. (Jaden Smith) as they sleep in
a church's homeless shelter and even in a San Francisco train station
bathroom while Chris struggles through an unpaid internship at a stock
brokerage firm. In 2010, the real Chris Gardner authored another book,
Start Where You Are, and has been touring the country giving financial
seminars.
Boyz In The Hood (1991) - On Being a Man
Furious Styles (Laurence Fishburne) didn't flinch at keeping it real
with his son Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.). Among his words of wisdom for
Tre: "Any fool with a d*** can make a baby, but only a real man
can raise his children." Seems like President Obama took a page
straight out of Furious' lines in John Singleton's directorial debut
when he gave his img]
Father's Day speech in 2009. (Of course, in his own
presidential lingo.)
He Got Game (1998) - Forgiving an Absent Father
In this Spike Lee Joint, young Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen) is one
of the most sought after high school ballers during the college draft.
So much so that New York's governor offers his father, Jake (Denzel
Washington), a few days out of prison and a shorter sentence to
convince his son to choose the governor's alma mater. Jake, who
went to jail for killing his wife, has a hard time convincing his son that
he has Jesus' best interests at heart.
First Sunday (2008) - Keeping a Promise
As his ex-girlfriend faces eviction from her apartment
and threatens to move to Atlanta, Durell (Ice Cube)
decides he must get the money she needs to stay. By
any means necessary. So he and his friend LeeJohn
(Tracy Morgan) take it to the Lord for the money--by
robbing a church. He promises his son Durrell Jr. (C.J.
Masters) that he'll do whatever he can. And by the
grace of God...
Coming to America (1988) - His Father's Rules
King Jaffe Joffer (James Earl Jones) allows his son, Prince Akeem
(Eddie Murphy), to "sow his royal oats" in America before commit-
ting to his Zamundan wife. However, Akeem seeks to find his
queen in Queens, N.Y., and steer clear of the arranged marriage.
Prince Akeem wants "to be loved, to be loved" in the traditional
sense, as opposed to being obligated to love a woman he barely
knows. In this story, father doesn't know best, as love wins out
over duty.
This thread is so cool......
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Celebrating Black Fathers and Sons in Film</font size>
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Waist Deep (2006) - Rescuing His Child from Danger
After O2's (Tyrese Gibson) car is hijacked with his son, Junior (H.
Henry Hunter) in the back seat, he goes on a full-out L.A. rampage,
robbing banks and breaking into a multimillion-dollar house. This mo-
dern-day Bonnie & Clyde (Meagan Good plays his partner-in-crime,
Coco) wasn't the best film; however, O2 stopped at nothing to make
sure his son was safe and back in his arms.
In His Father's Shoes (1997) - Seeing Life Through His
Father's Eyes
On a shopping trip, Frank Crosby (Louis Gossett, Jr.) and
his son, Clay (Robert Ri'chard) buy a pair of wing-tipped
shoes. Shortly thereafter, Frank dies from cancer. When
Clay puts on the wing-tipped shoes, he's transported back
to the '60s as his father, as a child. Watch as he gives a
report on John F. Kennedy's assassination--before it has
happened-- by channeling his adult father.
The Gospel (2005) - The Prodigal Son
After his mother dies, singer David Taylor (Boris
Kodjoe) decides he'd rather make it big than stay
in the church. So he leaves the congregation of
his father, Bishop Fred Taylor, (Clifton Powell)
to skyrocket up the Billboard charts. David returns
to the church after his father falls ill, and he must
figure out how to save the church--and save him-
self in the process.
John Q (2002) - Stopping at Nothing
John Quincy Archibald's son Mike (Daniel E. Smith) had no greater
hope than to become to world's next wrestling star. But after
collapsing in the middle of a baseball game, the boy must get a
heart transplant the family cannot afford. Faced with financial
struggles, insurance battles, and a mountain of frustration, John
Q (Denzel Washington) locks down the hospital and holds patients
hostage in order to force a surgeon to operate on his son.
Celebrating Black Fathers and Sons in Film</font size>
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Waist Deep (2006) - Rescuing His Child from Danger
After O2's (Tyrese Gibson) car is hijacked with his son, Junior (H.
Henry Hunter) in the back seat, he goes on a full-out L.A. rampage,
robbing banks and breaking into a multimillion-dollar house. This mo-
dern-day Bonnie & Clyde (Meagan Good plays his partner-in-crime,
Coco) wasn't the best film; however, O2 stopped at nothing to make
sure his son was safe and back in his arms.
In His Father's Shoes (1997) - Seeing Life Through His
Father's Eyes
On a shopping trip, Frank Crosby (Louis Gossett, Jr.) and
his son, Clay (Robert Ri'chard) buy a pair of wing-tipped
shoes. Shortly thereafter, Frank dies from cancer. When
Clay puts on the wing-tipped shoes, he's transported back
to the '60s as his father, as a child. Watch as he gives a
report on John F. Kennedy's assassination--before it has
happened-- by channeling his adult father.
The Gospel (2005) - The Prodigal Son
After his mother dies, singer David Taylor (Boris
Kodjoe) decides he'd rather make it big than stay
in the church. So he leaves the congregation of
his father, Bishop Fred Taylor, (Clifton Powell)
to skyrocket up the Billboard charts. David returns
to the church after his father falls ill, and he must
figure out how to save the church--and save him-
self in the process.
John Q (2002) - Stopping at Nothing
John Quincy Archibald's son Mike (Daniel E. Smith) had no greater
hope than to become to world's next wrestling star. But after
collapsing in the middle of a baseball game, the boy must get a
heart transplant the family cannot afford. Faced with financial
struggles, insurance battles, and a mountain of frustration, John
Q (Denzel Washington) locks down the hospital and holds patients
hostage in order to force a surgeon to operate on his son.
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Celebrating Black Fathers and Sons in Film</font size>
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The Lion King (1994) - Losing Dad
Who didn't cry when the lion Mufasa (voiced by James Earl Jones)
fell to his death? Or maybe the tears started rolling when Simba
(voiced by Jonathan Taylor Thomas) screams for help at his father's
feet? (And how dare Scar blame that little cub?) Simba becomes a
man with Timon and Pumbaa at his side, but it's his father's advice
that forces him to return to the pride. "Remember who you are. You
are my son, and the one true king. Remember..."
Roll Bounce (2005) - Coming of Age
Curtis Smith (Chi McBride) is raising his teenage son,
Xavier "X" Smith (Bow Wow) and young daughter after
his wife died. In this coming-of-age comedy set in the
1970s, X and his friends are vying for the top spot at
a local roller rink. Watch as X confronts his father
about dealing with his mother's death.
The Brothers (2001) - Strained Relations
Nothing says complicated relationship like when
Jackson (Morris Chestnut) finds out his father
Fred (Clifton Powell) had previously dated his
girlfriend (Gabrielle Union). Enough said.
Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored (1995)
Cliff (played by Charles Earl Taylor Jr. at 6; William Norwood Jr--aka
Ray J at 12; Damon Hines at 16) is actually raised by his great-grand
parents. But as Roger Ebert points out in his 1995 review, one of the
most poignant scenes is when Poppa (Al Freeman Jr.) takes Cliff into
town and traces the letters "C" and "W" on the separate bathrooms
for "coloreds" and whites to teach the young man about racism and
segregation.
Sounder (2003) - Providing Guidance
Set in rural Louisiana in the 1930s, the Oscar-
nominated film follows the Morgans, a black
sharecropping family. In order to put food on
the table, Nathan steals a ham and is senten-
ced to a year of hard labor. "Son, don't get
too used to this place. I want you to beat the
life they got all laid out for you. I love you,
son," Nathan Lee Morgan (Paul Winfield) tells his
son, David Lee Morgan (Kevin Hooks) after he is
released from the labor camp.
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This compilation was made by and published in The Root. Whether the compilation is actually a celebration of Black Fathers and Sons - or - is an indictment of the poor job that film has done in portraying, supporting and fostering Black Fathers and Sons is for you (all of us) to judge.
What do you think?
In the meantime, Respect to Black Fathers (as opposed to mere sperm donors).
QueEx
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Celebrating Black Fathers and Sons in Film</font size>
</center>
The Lion King (1994) - Losing Dad
Who didn't cry when the lion Mufasa (voiced by James Earl Jones)
fell to his death? Or maybe the tears started rolling when Simba
(voiced by Jonathan Taylor Thomas) screams for help at his father's
feet? (And how dare Scar blame that little cub?) Simba becomes a
man with Timon and Pumbaa at his side, but it's his father's advice
that forces him to return to the pride. "Remember who you are. You
are my son, and the one true king. Remember..."
Roll Bounce (2005) - Coming of Age
Curtis Smith (Chi McBride) is raising his teenage son,
Xavier "X" Smith (Bow Wow) and young daughter after
his wife died. In this coming-of-age comedy set in the
1970s, X and his friends are vying for the top spot at
a local roller rink. Watch as X confronts his father
about dealing with his mother's death.
The Brothers (2001) - Strained Relations
Nothing says complicated relationship like when
Jackson (Morris Chestnut) finds out his father
Fred (Clifton Powell) had previously dated his
girlfriend (Gabrielle Union). Enough said.
Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored (1995)
Cliff (played by Charles Earl Taylor Jr. at 6; William Norwood Jr--aka
Ray J at 12; Damon Hines at 16) is actually raised by his great-grand
parents. But as Roger Ebert points out in his 1995 review, one of the
most poignant scenes is when Poppa (Al Freeman Jr.) takes Cliff into
town and traces the letters "C" and "W" on the separate bathrooms
for "coloreds" and whites to teach the young man about racism and
segregation.
Sounder (2003) - Providing Guidance
Set in rural Louisiana in the 1930s, the Oscar-
nominated film follows the Morgans, a black
sharecropping family. In order to put food on
the table, Nathan steals a ham and is senten-
ced to a year of hard labor. "Son, don't get
too used to this place. I want you to beat the
life they got all laid out for you. I love you,
son," Nathan Lee Morgan (Paul Winfield) tells his
son, David Lee Morgan (Kevin Hooks) after he is
released from the labor camp.
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>
>
<font size="3">
This compilation was made by and published in The Root. Whether the compilation is actually a celebration of Black Fathers and Sons - or - is an indictment of the poor job that film has done in portraying, supporting and fostering Black Fathers and Sons is for you (all of us) to judge.
What do you think?
In the meantime, Respect to Black Fathers (as opposed to mere sperm donors).
QueEx
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The Black Man is the original man...So of coarse a black father is important in a family...
Every year I see this classic thread I am reminded of my father. He's still alive but what I remember are the times I played football in high school. My dad had to work the night shift but yet and still instead of sleeping before his shift he attended every game. Happy Fathers Day to all Fathers!!!
Happy Father's day, yall
