This Father’s Day, HuffPost Black Voices asked readers to tell us what lessons they’ve learned from their dad or father figure. Take notes from these 23 awesome daddy lessons:
“One important lesson my father taught me was to draw a moral line in the sand and never cross it.” - Tuere Rodriguez on her father, John Michael Rodriguez
“My father taught me being unapologetically YOU was the best way to impact the world around you.” - Jarad Davis on his father, Pastor Carl Davis
“He made sure I knew that black was and always will be beautiful.” - Brittany King on her father, Rod King
It took two whole years after President Abraham Lincoln declared the abolition of slavery on January 1, 1863, for the end of one of the darkest chapters in American history to take hold. On June 19th, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger and his band of Union soldiers (who had been traveling throughout the South for two years spreading the word) arrived at Galveston Island to tell the last remaining slaves in the United States that they were finally free.
The day became known as “Juneteenth,” a kind of Independence Day for African-Americans, a day of celebration and remembrance. Juneteenth is a state holiday in Texas, and is officially celebrated in 43 states in America, usually with parades, barbecues and memorial ceremonies.
Here are photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the country, over the years, that capture the beauty of the holiday.
Witnessing a dad’s adoration for his daughter can warm the coldest of hearts.
Not even famous and influential dads can resist the pull their baby girls have on their hearts. It’s evident in the way the president boasts about Sasha and Malia, the way Jay Z holds Blue or even in how Devon Still fights for Leah. Their love for their daughters is pure.
That’s why we’ve collected 19 photos and Instagram posts from celebs that show the magic of a daddy-daughter moment. Prepare to have your heartstrings tugged.
The spiritual wisdom of Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons has not only influenced music fans through the years, it has also led him to becoming an inspirational father on television.
“For me, from ‘Run’s House,’ to the cooking show, to the travel show, to the renovation show, you find out when you slow down that it’s very pleasurable to be with your family,” he said during an interview with The Huffington Post. “There are a bunch of artists who have watched my progress, and I feel pretty good that they saw ‘Run’s House,’ and it’s great.”
The 51-year-old went on to add that his influence to inspire MCs to rap has seamlessly transitioned into inspiring them to become nurturing fathers.
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