Today, you are eight years old! From the police killing of George Floyd to the opportunities we have in Antigua, I realize it is a blessing

The coronavirus did not kill Malcolm X. Members of the Nation of Islam (NOI), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the New York City Police Department ...

This week, you made nine years old! Where did the time go? I remember the day you were born like it happened yesterday. Your mom began labor in our Southshor...

Last weekend, I embarrassed my daughter. She had a sleepover, and I kissed her in the presence of her friend. Every night, before the children go to bed, I k...

Dear Mkazo, Today is your day, Kazo! You turned six years old today. Your mother and I are surprised to see how fast you are growing. By far, you are our mos...

A few days ago my middle child turned seven years old. This week's blog post is the letter I wrote to him. Dear Emery, Today you turned seven years old! No, ...

In the header picture of this post, I am trying to write. With two boys, hanging on my arms and asking for my attention, the simple task of typing on a keybo...

I completed the writing challenge. The Good Men Project sponsored a challenge to encourage writers to produce fifteen articles in February. On Tuesday, I upl...

It’s hard to believe. You are eight years old today. I am proud to be your father. You are smart, creative, and beautiful. I could not be more happy to acknow...

*Last week, the following post appeared on my column at The Good Men Project. * On December 17, 2010, my partner gave birth to our first child. It was one of...

Books filled my childhood. With my father's work as a church pastor, he maintained a home office with volumes of books on religion and leadership. I remember...