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In reply to the discussion: Beautifully Done~ Four Different Ebony Covers: "We Are Trayvon"~ September Issues [View all]Cha
(305,183 posts)19. Sweet, Initech! I wondered
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Dwyane Wade: Single parents prepare kids for game of life
Editor's note: High-profile cases of fathers seeking custody of their children through the court system have recently captured the public's attention. NBA champion Dwyane Wade has been down that road and is the author of "A Father First: How My Life became Bigger than Basketball." In this essay, adapted from the book, Wade explains why embracing single fatherhood has been a quiet victory.
(CNN) -- When I became a single father, I joined the increasing number of dads who value the importance of raising their children.
Last year, I wrote a book about my experience and the importance of all fathers being present in their children's lives. Addressing the fatherlessness issue across the country, I've also teamed up with President Obama to support his Fatherhood & Mentoring Initiative.
Being a father is the most important and rewarding thing I will ever do, and I strongly encourage all fathers to love and take responsibility for their children
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Last year, I wrote a book about my experience and the importance of all fathers being present in their children's lives. Addressing the fatherlessness issue across the country, I've also teamed up with President Obama to support his Fatherhood & Mentoring Initiative.
Being a father is the most important and rewarding thing I will ever do, and I strongly encourage all fathers to love and take responsibility for their children
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http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/31/living/rise-of-single-fathers-dwyane-wade
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Beautifully Done~ Four Different Ebony Covers: "We Are Trayvon"~ September Issues [View all]
Cha
Aug 2013
OP
I'm sitting here trying so hard not to cry! I LOVE IT!!!! LOVE IT!!!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
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