Akon’s Purpose Is Much Bigger Than Music
The global superstar reflects on fatherhood, philanthropy, and learning to live in the moment
Fatherhood
How Cormega Survived Beef, a Bid, and Blacklisting to Become an Underground King
The Queens rapper speaks on the road to his new album, ‘The Realness II’
Saying Goodbye to Scarface, Again
After years of the Houston icon hinting at retirement, health issues have made the end seem nearer than ever. Here’s what happened at one of Face Mob’s final(?) concerts.
Kevin Hart and Jay-Z Just Dropped a Blueprint for Discussing Daddy Issues
The two superstars go deep on how they've healed from paternal voids
The Beauty (and Burdens) of Cordial Co-Parenting
My ex and I have set aside our problems for our children’s sake. The real challenge is getting our friends and family to understand.
The 31 Best Black Sitcom Dads on TV
Happy Father’s Day to the dads out there — fictional and otherwise
The Burden of Black Dads Who Grew Up Fatherless
Society doesn’t expect much from Black men, which makes showing up as fathers that much more crucial
Depression Won't Be the Death of Me
Fatherhood is hard enough when you’re not battling a war within. One man shares his redemption story.
My Son Never Wants to Meet His Father, and I Celebrate That Life Choice
Sometimes, for fathers who abandon their children, there’s no coming back
Soul Music Gave Me Surrogate Fathers — Then Helped Me to Know My Own
Growing up, old-school soul…
6 Things Your Dad Actually Wants for Father’s Day, Ranked
The only gift guide that matters
News Flash: Gay Dads Can Be Toxic Too
I always laughed at the word ‘toxic,’ but this Facebook group…
Enjoying ‘A Goofy Movie’ With My Son, 25 Years Later
"The Blackest movie ever made" —Atlanta FX
25 Years After Friday, Remembering John Witherspoon, the Perfectly Imperfect Black Dad
With his slightly confused oldhead squint, Pops reminded me — and many others — of our own fathers
I Missed My Son’s Birthday This Year. A Lot of Us Will.
Visitation and joint custody take on new…
When Your Son Asks You About Furries, It’s Time for the Sex Talk
But there’s much more on the table than just babies and diseases
My Son Failed the Chicken Wing Test
I gave him a good life, but I also give him a hard time. It’s a balance.
Forgiving My Father Took Years — Loving Him Takes a Lifetime
Repairing strained relationships takes…