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Lifestyle/Entertainment Vol. XXV No. 25
October 21-22, 2006
Cover Story
Fatherhood Initiative Summit proved that fathers do care!
More than 1,000 Black fathers, some with their sons, took part in the recent Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative Summit, a two-day conference to help men improve the well being of children growing up with involved, responsible and committed fathers in their lives.
The summit was held at the Mother Daniels Conference Center, and was the brainchild of Terrence Ray, who finally saw his vision realized of seeing fathers come together to make a commitment to fatherhood, as well as learn from workshops how to improve their fatherhood skills and balance work and home.
The keynote speaker for the summit was nationally syndicated columnist Leonard Pitts (top left photo), who is also the author of the book, "Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood."
Among the other speakers were Congresswoman Gwen Moore (above left photo) and the Rev. James Redd, the father of Milwaukee Bucks’ star Michael Redd; Mayor Tom Barrett, Tyrone Dumas, Dr. Anthony Mensah, Johnnie and Debra Fields, Dr. Pat McManus of the Black Health Coalition, Judges Derrick Mosley and Jams Grambling, Dr. William Rogers and Demetrius Kowdjo Brown. (photos by Barbara White)
Inspiring teens girls as she was inspired!
Holding up a copy of a book on 70s activist Angela Davis, Jessica Schroeder, a sophomore at Spelman College explains how Pearls For Young Girls, Inc. changed her life in the positive during the organization's "Friend-Raising" Luncheon. Pearls For Young Girls is an organization that helps teen girls learn to love themselves, achieve academically and volunteer in the community. If you'd like more information on Pearls For Teen Girls, Inc., call 265-7555 or go to its website, pearlsforteengirls.com
(photo by Harry Kemp)
