My blog’s title is obviously a play on Mocha Moms, a support group for mothers of color who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families. I respect their mission and focus, but I think it’s time that black fathers have a voice. I’m not talking about baby daddies; I’m talking about bonafide black daddies who are committed to raising strong, moral, successful children despite cultural and social pressures. Being a black man in America ain’t easy. Nor is being a father. Combine the two and you have a potentially stressful situation that causes many to abdicate their responsibilities. I want to celebrate the men who accept this challenge every day.
This blog will allow me to to post my observations, good or bad, on the state of black fatherhood and the black family. I don’t claim to be an expert on these topics; however, raising three children of my own has given me enough experiences to share. Even if I didn’t have kids, I could spend days commenting on stories in the news and on the web.
I have done many things in my life and nothing comes close to the joy that I have received from raising my kids. I know there are many men who feel the same way.
I hope you enjoy this blog and visit often. Feel free to post your comments and let me know what you think about it.
Finally, I want to give a shout out to Joyce Davis. Her blog Enjoycinglife encouraged me to start writing again.
Stay strong,
Mocha Dad
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