Fathers Day

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June 15, 2013

Ne-Yo: Fatherhood ‘means being there’

theGRIO REPORT - Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, producer Ne-Yo talked to theGrio about his Fathers Day plans and what…
June 15, 2013

‘I Am A Father’ author says absentee dads shouldn’t overshadow devotion of loving fathers

theGRIO REPORT - The author and executive director of a Georgia-based performing arts center says his role as an active…
June 14, 2013

'Real World' star Karamo Brown defying the odds as single gay father

theGRIO REPORT - Karamo is best known for his role on MTV's 'The Real World.' but now the former reality…
June 14, 2013

President Obama on fatherhood: 'It's the best job I've got'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says being a father is the best job he's got...
June 14, 2013

At 29, man finds father he never knew on Facebook

TODAY - For 29 years, Father’s Day was just another Sunday for Terrell Starr...
June 12, 2013

'Fatherhood Is…' social media campaign invites users to upload pictures of great black dads

ESSAY - Former 'Survivor' contestant Sabrina Thompson invites us all to send in photos for her 'Fatherhood Is…' social media…
June 11, 2013

Absent black fathers: Should our community discuss the issue publicly, or privately?

OPINION - Are the president’s remarks about fatherlessness being twisted in the public sphere and used to support the caricature…
June 1, 2013

Dwyane Wade and more support the 'This Is Fatherhood' challenge, aimed at inspiring young fathers

The challenge is a contest that focuses on young fathers who may need extra encouragement and guidance to become better…
June 28, 2012

Kanye West gives Jay-Z $34,000 Father's Day gift

Rapper Kanye West went all-out for his friend Jay-Z on Father's Day...
June 17, 2012

Obama Father’s Day video an intimate portrait of ‘dad-in-chief’

VIDEO - Barack Obama's re-election campaign released a Father's Day video that paints an intimate portrait of Obama the dad...
June 17, 2012

How President Obama is promoting fatherhood

OPINION - The president recognizes that the most important, most challenging, and most fulfilling job he'll ever have is to…
June 17, 2012

How black dads play an active role in their children’s lives

theGRIO REPORT - Any fool can be a father but it takes someone special to be a loving and supportive…
June 17, 2012

What does Father’s Day mean to you?

SLIDESHOW - TheGrio is celebrating Father's Day this year by asking this question on the streets of New York City.
June 16, 2012

Allan Houston focuses on black fathers with Father Knows Best basketball retreat

theGRIO REPORT - Former New York Knicks guard Allan Houston retired from the NBA years ago, but his important job…
June 15, 2012

Report: Black fathers are making their kids a priority

Recent studies suggests that black fathers are more involved in raising their children and even others kids than many believe...
June 13, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama to launch a Pinterest account

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama campaign will launch a Pinterest account for first lady Michelle Obama featuring a special Father’s…
June 21, 2011

Mom gives ultimate gift on Father's Day

VIDEO - Six years ago, their daughter Mackynzi was born at 9:25 on Mother's Day morning, and it looked like…
June 20, 2011

Happy Father's Day, Mom? Cards for black single moms raise questions

theGRIO REPORT - Hallmark simply making a good business decision or should people of color be offended by their choice?...
June 18, 2011

Obama: Being a dad is sometimes my hardest job

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president talked about growing up without a dad, his own failings as a father and the…
June 18, 2011

How do you raise a great father?

OPINION - Putting sons on that path -- reminding them that they are part of the human community -- means…