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I am tasked with raising a strong black man and I’m afraid that I’m failing.…
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My daughter gave me a special gift today. She didn’t even know it. I have…
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When I heard the news that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand…
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Whether it be open houses, pre-school year meet-and-greets or a P.T.A meeting, opportunities are plentiful…
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A cell phone has been on my 10 year-old’s wish list since last Christmas. For…
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The story of Simone Biles should have reignited an open discussion about the gift of…
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When every school year begins, I imagine the recruiting pitch of a principal to a…
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There are three layers to me. I’m a doting dad, a try-to-be-helpful husband and, lastly,…
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