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I’M A DAD, NOT A DEAD-BEAT

It’s time to raise our fists and build our momentum to fight against the stereotypical, dead-beat dad. Not the selfish, under-loving, narcissistic, self-proclaimed kings that are fathers at tax season and ghost during the year. The fathers who actually want to be ever-present in their children’s lives, but many women keep them at bay and force them to identify as dead-beats.

Oftentimes we hear about the vindictive SSM (Salty Single Mom) who feeds into an unfortunate, cultural stigma with the la

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Consider These Gifts for Dad

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JUST FOR DAD
Dad may say he wants nothing more than to take a nap this Father’s Day, but surely he’d appreciate a thoughtful present. With the holiday coming up on Sunday, June 21, Cheapism.com compiled a list of affordable gift ideas that are unlikely to get buried in his closet or sent back to the store.
Forget the socks and ties. Change it up this Father’s Day with any of these affordable and memorable gifts.

INDOOR GRILL
Treat the dad who always takes charge of summer barbecues by giving hi

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It's not easy being a father, because fatherhood comes with great responsibility, dedication, obligation, and commitment. In a world where traditional marriage and the traditional family structure is under severe attack, it is even harder to be the father and strong male example that children need.
In the spirit of celebrating the great contributions that fathers have made to their children's lives, the Black Fathers Hall of Fame (www.blackfathershalloffame.com) is holding an essay contest in
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