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Murderer: A New Definition of Manhood

I am not a murderer. I have never killed anyone, nor do I intend to. But a little boy made me feel as if I should, if I am to be a real man. I met him at a basketball court where several young ballers came to play. Running up and down the court to [...]

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Thoughts on Barack Obama

I promised that I would not write about Barack Obama unless he won the election. My daughter made me break my promise. She is only seven, but she is obsessed with Obama. She constantly asks about him, former presidents, and the U.S. election process. Her obsession began last year when my wife bought her the [...]

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Black Moses

Two days. Two deaths. First Bernie Mac, now Isaac Hayes. I consider myself to be a music connoisseur, however, I was quite embarrassed to realize that I knew very little of Isaac Hayes’ music beyond the them from “Shaft.” My iPod currently holds over 10,000 songs and there is nary an Isaac Hayes cut in [...]

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Till the White Meat Shows

America. Bernie Mac is dead. He died on Saturday, August 9, 2008 of complications from pneumonia. Mac is best known for his work on “The Bernie Mac Show.” In the sitcom, the professional comedian Bernie Mac and his wife, Wanda, take in his drug-addicted sister’s children: 5-year-old Bryana, 8-year-old Jordan and the headstrong 13-year-old Vanessa, [...]

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Learning to Love

My son, N, is so full of love that he cannot contain it. He is constantly giving kisses and monster hugs (much to the chagrin of his baby brother). His displays of affection make me smile, but they also make me want to protect him from those who would take advantage of his loving nature [...]

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Welcome to Mocha Dad

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 [...]

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