Center Fielder Willie Mays Has Left the Field for the Last Time
How Willie Mays and baseball brought me closer to my father
Fatherhood
Proud Papa Usher Raymond Runs a Disciplined Household
The R&B legend wasn’t raised by his father and only got to know him before he passed. He’s making sure his children will never have that experience
Why Pronouns and the World's Problems Are Important to My Gen-Z Son
At 19, he wants to improve the planet, stat, and Gen Xers and Millenials aren't moving fast enough for him.
What Kind of Dad Will You Be When Your Kid Starts Dating?
It's bound to happen. Here’s how you can prepare
Here Are Some Artificially Intelligent Black Baby Names for Your Consideration
As long as it's not 'ChatGPT Jr.,' we're open to suggestions
The Mid-School-Year Slump Is Real; Here’s How to Help Your Kids Beat It
The kids might be in a rut, but Dad can help
A Dad's Guide to Curating a Man Cave You'll Never Want to Leave
A quiet space to reflect is more important than a place to get blitzed and watch the game
Here's What AI Samuel L. Jackson Thinks You Should Get Kids for Christmas
We asked an AI robot about gift-buying for children, but with a celebrity's (virtual) touch
How to Discipline Your Kids When You're a Big Ol' Softie
No dad wants to be The Bad Guy, but you should at least strive to be The Fair Guy
Don’t Be Scared to Spook Your Precious Young Children With Horror Films
In our family, scary movies are a rite of passage
Cooking for My Kids Feeds My Soul and Theirs
It can be a quick lunch or an elaborate dinner, but meal prep is meaningful
What Mike Tyson Fears Most in His Fifties
Hip-hop’s first undisputed champion goes deep on aging, parenting, forgiveness, and why he finally stopped killing hawks
Please Don’t Take the Decision to Become a Dad Lightly
An illuminating Reddit thread weighs the pros and cons of having kids
Back-to-School Season Is a Sad Reminder That My Kids Are Growing Up
You'll miss the chaos of supply shopping when it's all over—for good
The Problem With Telling Black Children They Have to Be Twice As Good As White Folks
I don't fault my parents for instilling this ideology in me and my brother. But I won't be passing it down
Dwayne Wade Shares How He Became #DadGoals
Love and acceptance were passed down from father to son
Why Naming a Child Can Be Complicated for Black Parents
Thanks for everything, systemic racism
J. Cole's Approach to Fatherhood Is Inspiring
A rare new interview with the Dreamville founder offers solid wisdom for dads
My Newborn Baby Is Full of Crap
The joys, worries, and wonders of fatherhood
Akon’s Purpose Is Much Bigger Than Music
The global superstar reflects on fatherhood, philanthropy, and learning to live in the moment
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 31 Best Black Sitcom Dads on TV
Happy Father’s Day to the dads out there — fictional and otherwise
6 Things Your Dad Actually Wants for Father’s Day, Ranked
The only gift guide that matters
Soul Music Gave Me Surrogate Fathers — Then Helped Me to Know My Own
Growing up, old-school soul…
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