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Happy Father’s Day
Black Fathers Take Center Stage This Sunday
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
OSCAR HILL & GEORGIA BOY From your sons, Vincent and Andre.
Black Fathers Take Their Jobs Seriously
ergy, the development when we are there, makes the whole world an unlimited universe. “
“So as a father the richest legacy a father can leave their children is to love God, family, and their commu- nity! “
IRVING BEACHEM
“Father’s Day to me is all about our Heavenly Father. To me every man that pro- creates is not considered a father in my humble opin- ion. Real fathers follow The Father.”
LAVELL THOMAS
“Father’s Day is a time to announce, appreciate and celebrate all father’s that’s raising their children.”
“But to me it is also a day of reflection. I reflect to see if I am improving from when I began as a Father to where I am now. In what areas as a Dad can I do better? And am I making my Dad, grand dad, and my ancestors proud? It is an honorably, humbling experience and I love it!”
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
Sunday, June 19, 2022, is Father’s Day. Fathers across the America will be cele- brated by their families as they pay homage to all they do for their families.
Although the media often portrays Black fathers as missing in action, the CDC reports that Black fathers were more likely to be en- gaged with their children than white or Hispanic fa- thers, regardless of whether they live in the same home.
In Tampa, Black fathers have definite opinions on how they are raising their children, and the ways they prepare their children for the world.
KEITH HARRIS
“Father’s Day for me is less about a card or gift but more about being recognized for the legacy I leave. If I can instill half of the character
lessons that my father lived for me while he was alive then my children will be bet- ter people for it.”
ANTHONY JONES
“Being a Black father means upholding the past father- hood bonds of awareness for hopes of an all-inclusive so- ciety of consciousness.”
DR. GLENN DAMES
“As a Black man, Father’s Day brings with it pride and a sense of responsibility. We bring power into a family, and the knowledge, the en-
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
VIVERETTE FAMILY
To a phenomenal Dad, Granddad, Great-Grand- dad, we thank you for all you’ve done.
You’re a blessing sent from above.
We all love you forever, Sharlene, Jeff Sr., Sa- brina, Arthur, Rebecca.
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