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Darius Buris Says “Yes I was young when I first had my first child but...

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Derrick Standifer Says “being a father also means creating a legacy of values. resilience, kindness,...

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Zackary Stacy Sr. Says “Being a father means absolutely the world to me”

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Efrem Martin Says “Being a Father of four adult daughters has been the most challenging...

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Jason Obanner Sr. Says “Being a father means everything if you raise them right”

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Dr. Elijah Glenn Says “Being a father means I’m about to impact the world”

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Guy Fortt Says “A father is the anchor of happiness in my life”

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Danny “SwaggerDad” Reyes Says “There’s nothing more important to me then being a father”

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Jamil Huggins Says “Being a father is a privilege to me”

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Paul Richmond Says Fatherhood Means to “provide, protect, and guide”

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Kalvin Bridgewater Says “I want more fathers to feel the joy of support, community, and...

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Brandon Shaw Says Being a Father Means “Passing on the knowledge that took you a...

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Dimitri Newkirk Says “It means the world to me”

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Ferren Cornelius Says “He needs and not what I didn’t receive”

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Troy Latham Says He’s “loving every minute of it the challenges and the joy of...

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Rick Caldwell Says “knowing they love me unconditionally just means that much more”

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Shawn Huff Says “Being a father to means committing to the journey of love”

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Jose Mohammed Says “Being a father is an essential part of life”

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Tevin Harris Says “Without them I wouldn’t be who I am today”

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Louis Macarthur Says “Fatherhood was my initial encounter with unconditional love.”

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Myron Phelps Jr. Says “That kid is a product of you so show him/her the way”

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Artez Henderson Says “Being a Father means being blessed with one of the biggest honors...

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Bradley Cobb Says “To me fatherhood is a sense of duty and responsibility”

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Jason Obanner Says “Take your time learn as you go and love them unconditionally.”

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DJ Lynch Says “Being a father to me means showing up every day”

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Tyrus Watson Says “to remain active in your children’s lives throughout all stages”

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Raymel Mattocks Says “Being a father is being there every step of the way”

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T.L. Wynne Says “fatherhood is one of the greatest opportunities that I’ve been given in...

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Jeremale Mahone Says Fatherhood “It’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me”

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George Bernard II Says “You are your son’s first example of how a man should move”

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Marcus Pruitt Sr. Says “Consistency is the key” when it comes to Fatherhood

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Devin Bennett Says It “feels amazing Watching little me’s grow up”

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Sebastian Yancy Says Being a Father is “Accepting the highest responsibility of my bloodline”

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Terrence Porter Says “It’s very important to me it’s a part of my identity.”

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Terrance Greene says “I have recently gone through a divorce” has been the toughest part...

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Noah Peacock says Fathers means “To love & cherish and be there for your child...

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Sam King Says “Being a father to me means having someone to set an example...

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Q Thomas Says “I can honestly say my father and i are the best of...

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Charles Brice Says “I’m being the father my dad wanted to be but couldn’t”

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Cameron Morris Says “What being a father means to me, is doing whatever it takes.”

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Deon Melvin Says “now I dedicate my life to making sure my daughter is well...

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OG RYDER Says “At the age of 13 I tryed to kill my dad due...

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Timothy Horton Says The father is a provider, a protector, & the main leader

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Farron Dozier Says “Because I thought my Father didn’t love me I raised my 3...

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Tiran Jackson is “showing them how a man should be and handle his responsibility”

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Randall Seewald Says “Life to me, means to be a vessel for your children”

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Cory Harper Says “I have the duty of making my kids happy”

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Justin Lay Says “For starters, being a father is a commitment”

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Zabdy Constant Says “My daughters 18 months old and has already taught me so much”

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Jibri Perry Says “Words can’t describe fatherhood”

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Frederick Artis Says Fatherhood Means “Presence over presents.”

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Chase Monet Says “Being a father to me means being reborn with a definite purpose.”

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Jerry Richard Says “it’s my dream and goal to be the best dad I can...

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D’Vante Morales Says Fatherhood is “Teaching me patience, compassion, empathy, and how to love unconditionally.”

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Rodney Glover Says “Be present in your kids life, enjoy the time.”

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Najee Spruill Says “Fatherhood is a multiplicity of things, ever-changing ever learning ever-growing”

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Kareem Lopez Says “Being a father means being protector, advocate, counselor, and superhero”

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Dennis Collier Says “Not having my biological Father around, made me want to be present...

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Theodore Davidson says “Being a father means the world to me my pops passed when...

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Kevin Davis says “It’s my legacy. My imprint on my community.”

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Jonathan Lloyd Says “Being a father means destroying generations of hurt pain disappointments and abuse”

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Gregory Shirley Says “It’s good to be involved in your child’s life but be “present”...

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Rashad Berry Says “Being father is the greatest gift in the world”

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Devin Bennett Says Being a Father means “everything in this world”

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Jonathan Ballard Says “Being a father is the most noble pursuit i have taken on...

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Torrin Marion Says “I’d lay it all on the line just to keep them safe”

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Chuck Brown says “it cost ABSOLUTELY nothing to spend time and that’s what the babies...

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Keinon Peterson says “My daughter and step kids changed my attitude towards life”

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Jalen Wade Says “Be the role model you want your kids to aspire to be...

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Justin Martinez says Being a Father “is always being on time with the small...

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Brandon Johnson says being a Father means “doing whatever is necessary to provide, protect, and...

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Lawrence Fuller says being a Father “means being a protector. Being a leader by example”

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Floyddell Wilson says Fatherhood “helps you transform into a better person all around”

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John Howard says Fatherhood “is simply a blessing”

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Jeffrey Aviles says “Being a father means everything to me.”

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Lonell Care II says “Being a father means the world to me.”

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Jordan Pearsall says “The Love you have for your child is indescribable”

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Lamonte Harris is “a father to help guide them through their journey.”

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Patrice Wishart says its the “Best job I ever had!”

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Messiah Ancrum says it means “always being there even when they don’t need you.”

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Brandon Barnes Sr. says being a Father “means checking your pride and ego at the...

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Michael Watson says “it means more than being just physically present, it’s a lifelong commitment...

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Trey Wallace says being a Father means “sharing that unconditional, shameless love for the children...

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Eric Brown says he wants to be an “overall mirror that my children can...

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Jearmie Caffee says ” Being a father gives me joy! Gives me hope! “

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Ajaye Brewington Says ” A father means being the example of a real man to my...

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Brandon Says ” My experience not having a father around made me realize how important...

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Terrick Waiters Says ” As a father I graduate from being the student to the...

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Micah Worthington Says ” Being a father gives me a different purpose. “

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Jonathan Barthelemy Says ” Being a father means you get to be an example and...

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Hakeem Croom Says ” Being a father means life’s purpose, destiny, legacy, further self-discovery, challenge,...

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Aaron Pierce says ” I built a fire inside of me to become better and...

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Kyle Williams Says “being a father is a never ending coaching job filled with blessings”

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Kyi Hawkins says that his dad showed him how to be a great father and...

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Jalen Says ” Stay open to learning and growing daily “

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Michael Says ” Being a father means growth being a father means loyalty it means...

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Dante Says ” Being a father is a learning experience and a blessing because some...

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Edmond Says ” I tell my children all the time that life is too short...

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Greg Says ” Being a father is pretty much the coolest science experiment ever.”

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Kadeem Ragin says ” Being a father to me means the world “

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Jessie Webb Says ” Being a father is my purpose in life. “

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Davion Rogers Says ” Being a father means being your families True north “

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Melvin Smith Says “being a father to me means being there not just financially but...

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Brandon Mcghee Says ” Being a father is being the man my children can depend...

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Kenny Woodard says “Fatherhood is amazing man”

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Vincent White says “Fatherhood means being a protector, provider, doing what’s best for the child”

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Isaac Frere Says It means having the privilege of being entrusted with one of God’s...

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Marcel Neal Says “Any man can make a baby, but only a real man...

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Anthony Roberson  Says fatherhood is the role that pushed me into manhood!

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Quaseam Scott Says ” Being a father means EVERYTHING to me.”

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Parnell Chestnut says “Being a father mean joy to me. It give me happiness impacting...

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Jamal Hall Says ” One must be able to provide their child with knowledge how...

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Wiliam Walker Says ” the role of a father means that you have a very...

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Jordan White Says ” My daughter gave me a reason to live when I first...

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Eladdieyo Robinson Says your children being amazing adults is all the thanks you will need.

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Yae Allen Says Any Child Can Have A Dad But ALL Need Fathers Some...

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Cornell Johnson Says I have the responsibility to teach my son how to be a...

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Gregory Parker  Says I learned the importance of a child being able to express themselves...

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Clayton Smith Says Being a father of 2 girls puts a huge responsibility on your...

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Shaun Jones Says being a father means showing my sons, how to overcome, adapt, address...

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Devin Pankey Says understand that there isn’t a book or a blueprint on how to...

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Karama Croom Says The example my father set is one of the main reasons I...

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Kern Carter Says Don’t measure your value by how much money you can provide your...

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Cornelius Lloyd Says A Good Father leads to being called a Good Daddy.

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Young E Class Says nothing fulfilled me or gave me more joy than having my...

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Randy Blake Says be positive, and be there, because being a father IS what...

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Michael McPherson Says As fathers we impact our children on so many emotional and social levels.

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Terrence Dickerson Says I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I wasn’t a...

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Carlos Says being a father to me is being more like God everyday.

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Stewart Mitchell says I’m learning a lot about life and I’m also learning from my kids...

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Derrick Gilmore says “Fatherhood has also taught me that I have a duty and responsibility...

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Loren Jones Says being a father means waking up with a purpose everyday

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Jabari Harris Says being a father is not an easy responsibility, but it is a...

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Lee Hassan Says I believe, wholeheartedly, that you’re a walking billboard to your offsprings.

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Julian Garroway Says being a father means being a true hero because hero’s don’t take...

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Ed Olu Yusuf Says as a father, you’ll love like you never loved before.

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Ardell Wright Says ” Take advice but just know that there’s no one way to...

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Stretch Sanders Says “I realized that children spell love, T. I.M.E.”

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Duane Hill Says “No father is perfect. But don’t be afraid to strive to be...

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Chris Williams Says “The joy I feel when my daughter sees me is enough to...

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Tirrell Brooks says “No matter who you are or what you do, that a fathers...

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John Ruelas says yes we made these kids but they are their own individuals with...

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Rell Holman says “being someone my child can believe in is important”

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LaDarius Campbell says “Prioritize your relationship with God and allow how you operate in fatherhood...

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Daniel Robinson says “spending time with my boys is a gift”

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William Leach says “being a father means, you’re NOT allowed to give up”

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Christian Naffer says offer the best skills to your children to grow and evolve.

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Carlton “Derek” Stegall says “First off I would be lost without my sons”

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Kevin Taylor says being a dad means “Instilling core values, morals, and dignity”

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Malcolm White says “Being a father is my most important task in life.”

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Dante Rencher says “A father is a protector, a provider, and a mentor.”

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Jeren Crump says “I had to fight because my daughters needed me.”

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Justin Johnson says “Being a father makes me want to make the world a better...

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Adonis Richardson says “There is no better feeling” then being a Dad

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Loren Jones II says “Being a father means waking up with a purpose everyday”

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Ricky Rencher Jr says being a dad “is a 24/7 nonstop process”

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Jonathan Butler says his son “has given me strength and wisdom beyond my years.”

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Richard Williams says “seeing how much your child rely on you and trust and feel...

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Apollos Bolden Says “It’s not JUST about being a financial supporter but being their for...

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Karee Bennett Says, “Fatherhood has been my greatest joy,”

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Sherod Cox Says Being a Father is an “Everyday, lifelong journey”

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Kendall Donaker Says, “It’s my duty and my honor to give everything I have to...

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Mario Bridges Says, “There are 4 sets of eyes that believe I am the greatest...

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Anthony Fields Says, “It’s my job to show my daughter how a queen is supposed...

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Jerome Clay Jr. Says, “Keep it positive around your kids,”

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Jerry Francois Says, “Being a father means you’re someone’s super hero,”

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Julian Edgar Says Being a Father is “an indescribable feeling,”

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Aaron Wood Says Being a Father Means Becoming “A person that my son can look...

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Umen Taylor Says, “Always remain present and accessible,”

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Jason Rogers Says, “This thing called fatherhood is a marathon, not a sprint,”

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Herb Donaldson Says, “Being a father means fulfilling your life’s worth,”

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Willie Fuller Says a Father is “Someone that molds you into who you are today,”

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Richard Dantzler Says, “You don’t have to be PERFECT to be PRESENT,”

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Montrell Brewer Says, “At this point, being a father is what defines me,”

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Martell Pleasant Says Being a Father is the “ultimate sacrifice of oneself,”

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Freddie Stevenson Says Becoming a Father “Literally saved my life”

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Jacob Taylor Says, “Pray with your children, pray for your children”

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DJ Exeqtive Says, “Enjoy being a father, it’s not a job, it’s a privilege.”

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Walter Ranson Says Being a Father is “The greatest feeling ever”

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Darrell O’Neal Says, “I make sure to lead my family with love”

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Christian McClure Says Being a Father is “More than just a title”

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Tyrone Dixon Says, “Being a father means the world to me, literally”

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Marcelino Duarte Says, “Being a Father is a Gift from God”

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Spartacus Brown Says Being a Father “means being there for the blessings that God has...

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Terrence Spencer Says Being a Father “Means the WORLD!”

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Christopher Barnes-Baxter Says, “Try to be as consistent and as present as you can be”

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Riante Dunn Says, “Being a father means sacrifice”

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Rahsaan Turpin Says, “Being a Father means giving my children everything I never had”

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Anthony Rush Jr Says Being a Father is “both exciting and challenging”

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Jason Hall Says, “There is no greater purpose I have than being a father”

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Dwayne Elliott Says, “I am very thankful for the opportunity to be a father”

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Jarmar Campbell says Being a Father is “The best job God could ever provide for...

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Keith Nixon Says, “Being a father is nothing but an amazing feeling”

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Adesola Fadeyi Says Being a Father Means Being “The pastor of your household”

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Aaron Levy Says, “Being a father is a great privilege and I take it very...

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Trevor Burns Says, “It’s on me to set the standard and raise the bar”

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Daniel Horne Says Being a Father is “being a strong role model to everyone who’s...

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Terry Williams Says, “Being a dad means encouraging a child to follow their dreams”

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J. Yancy Merchant, Jr. Says “Being a father means being strong all the time”

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Clay James Says, “No matter how busy you are, just be present”

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Jae Oates Says, “Every child is different, grow with them and not for them”

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Jeff Trotter Says Being a Father is “a God-given assignment to lovingly equip a warrior”

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Malik Hardie Says, “Any and everything I do is for my daughter”

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James Frazier Says, “Fatherhood is faith, purpose, and legacy”

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Dwayne Elliott says being a father means “Showing unconditional love and knowing they can count...

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Antoine Brown tells other fathers “Never quit on anything you’re pursuing.”

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Terrance Scott says “Being a father is everything to me.”

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DeeJay Ominaya says “To me being a Father means being a Protector, provider, teacher and...

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Levele Timberlake says “Today as a father of a 4 year old young prince, i...

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Brandon Thomas says being a father means “To show love, teach love, teach respect, being...

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Martin Berrios Says Fathers are “architects of the next generation”

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Sonny Williams says “it’s about being a positive influence in your children’s life.”

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Sean Harris Says Being a Father is “Less about presents and more about my physical...

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Antone Murray Says “Fatherhood is a sport in which you learn to get better at...

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Herbert Dalusma Says “Having a child brings out the best in you, you have something...

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Kaleek Gibbs Says “I stand firm as a father and a man and I will...

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Joey Foster Says “There isn’t a thing I wouldn’t do for my family no matter...

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Devante Allen says “Being a father to me means being a light for someone.”

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Siied Brown says “being a father means laying down your life forever for your children.”

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Eyen Williams says being a Father “means blazing a new trail that my father didn’t.”

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Berto Calkins says “I’ve learned in my almost 32 years of life and also allowing...

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Justin Spears says “I grew up without a father, so I wanted to make sure...

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William Johnson says “being a father is about being a dedicated and lifelong role model”

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Joshua Findlay says “The only obstacles is learning to be patient, every baby is different...

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Fred Whit says “A father, to me, means being a provider, protector, leader, as well...

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Quentin Jackson says “It means having a never ending responsibility to teach, learn, and mold.”

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Cary Thompson says “Give without question and always look to learn about being a better...

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B. Kris Law says “It’s the biggest and most rewarding responsibility life has to offer”

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Michael Gardner says “It’s my first priority and my bond with my daughter means everything...

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Gladimir Juste says “being a teacher, provider, protect as well as supporter.”

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Terrell Pinson says “Being a father to me means, being a lifelong friend, being someone...

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Nigel Key says “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”

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Justin Hensley says being a father is “sacrifice, commitment, and demonstration.”

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Ibraheem-Rashad Adedayo says being a father is “Magical… really hard to put the feeling into...

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Mike Pilgrim says “Being a father is the greatest gift and responsibility bestowed on me.”

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Mookie Hardy says “Being a father to me means being present rather times are good...

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Malik K. Murray says “that I’ve committed to showing up for my children no matter...

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Quentin Martin says “You are the first to set the standards for your kids to...

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Anthony Bryant says “I was blessed at an early age of 20 to start my...

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Ty Will says “Being a father means the world to me.”

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Darien Peterson says being a father is |allowing them to maneuver & learn about the...

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Ted Okosi on his kids “Realizing that they each have their own unique personalities and...

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Corey Saunders says “Being a father mean to me a lot different things but the...

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Keith Pittman says “is all about elevating the standard of what my daughters should expect...

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Calvin Ross says “Being a father to me means being a provider, friend, counselor, role...

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Ezra Warrington says “Being a father means duplicating the love God has for us, directly...

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Marco Johnson says “I love my daughter so much.”

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Chauncey Griffin says being a Father means “Guidance and protection for your castle and community”

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Joe Ramos says “Being a father to me is the most important title that I...

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Karrell Lewis says “My advice is to try your best, your not perfect and to...

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Semaj Bunch says “Being a father is the most enjoyable part of my life”

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Durell Reeves says he wants to teach his kids “the importance if self-love and personal...

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Isaiah Freeman IV says “Being a father means being someone who is willing to lay...

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Terrell Coakley says “being a father means forever knowing that your life is not your...

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Ray Donovan says “Effort is what it takes to be a great parent. A great...

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Andrew Smith says “Be present and be patient with yourself. There aren’t any rules to...

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Sean B says it’s an “honor and responsibility of guiding this precious little person through...

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Carl Givens says “All I have ever wanted to be is a father.”

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D.A Sherron says “Being a father has changed my life”

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Steven Pointer says “Being a father is one of the most accomplishments that a man...

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Rico Anderson says fatherhood is his new purpose for living

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Avery Hawthrone says “It’s nothing more important to me than being a father”

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Johnnie Calloway asks himself every night “Are you comfortable with the actions you displayed today...

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Kells Barnett says being a father means “Sacrifice & patience.”

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James Taylor says “Be open to change and don’t be afraid of that little voice...

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Elliot Fitih says “Watching my kids grow is such a huge blessing.”

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Lance Wesson says “To me, being a father is one of the most important jobs...

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Timothy Talib says “Being a father means to be a role model, a provider, and...

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Brandon Thompson says “Everyday my daughter is teaching me something. “

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Andre Moore says “Being a Father means everything to me”

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George Black says “Being a father means creating a Legacy.”

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Marcus Boston says “Being a father is a gift from good and a blessing”

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Latroy Tillery says “They value what we value. Govern your life accordingly”

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Darian Blue says “Money can never compensate for being absent in your child’s life no...

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Bryan Butler says “All The Love You Wanted And Missed, Give It To Your Children”

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Aljenon Cooper on his daughter, “She is my rainbow baby; peace after the storm.”

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Nicolas Anderson-Mcintosh says “Dear Father, I promise I will be nothing like you, nonetheless I...

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Pierce Freelon says “I get to be the teacher and the student” when being a...

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Brocklon Chatman says being a Father means “Loving, Protecting, Leading, Cultivating.”

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Mike Senga says “Fatherhood to me is love, responsibility and accountability.”

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Charles Obasi says “Being a father to me means being selfless.”

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Dwayne Smiley says “Being a Father changed my entire life, from the moment I seen...

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Denzel Pleasant says “It’s tough trying to raise a child through distance”

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Kevin Powell says “Being a black father means that it’s my duty to make sure...

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Kenny Moore says he will “Let her know the world is hers” when it comes...

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Nick Washington says “I’ve always viewed being a father as more than just a title”

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Amiri Israel says “I’ve learned that being a good father also means being a good...

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Darrell Baldwin says “I’m my kids super hero i wouldn’t change that for nothing in...

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Steven Alvarez says he’s “Always putting the children’s happiness above all.”

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Marques Morgan says “It means the opportunity to break the cycle of absentee fathers in...

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Rashawn Shephard says “Being a father to me means Leadership.”

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Johnny Gray says “They are my ‘WHY’.”

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Jermain Millers wants to “teach my children how to think not what to think and...

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Corey Patterson says being a father “grants you the ability to be the mentor you...

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T.L Wynne says being a Father means “that you are a protector, provider, teacher, leader,...

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Stan Robinson says “Always be prepared to lead but make sure your partner is the...

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Darren Williams says “Being a father, and a husband, means everything to me.”

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Eniolami Ayobiojo says “I’m there to guide them, protect them, correct them, love on them...

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Chauncy Ross says “Dear Father, without you I don’t know where I would be”

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Rodney McCorkie Jr says “I always wanted to be a father and had a good...

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Corey Stokes is embedded in his kids life since his father wasn’t there.

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Calvin Washington says “The unconditional love I have for my daughters is unexplainable”

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Nathaniel Griffin says being a father is a privilege

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Michael Summerford wants to put his kids in the best position to win

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Brandon Burden says being a father “means becoming a better person, and mostly just a...

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Kip Futrell says “A father is the Keystone of a child’s sanity.”

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Dequan Jones says ” The biggest lesson that I’ve learned as it pertains to parenting...

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Damon Harrison says he made a promise to himself not to be like his father

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Doc Adewole says Fatherhood saved him

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Taurus D’Antignac says always put your babies first

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Collis Torrington says being a father means being a super hero and role model.

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Vernon Chipman says fatherhood is the reason he wakes up every morning

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Chaz Langley is raising his son with love, knowledge, and guidance

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Andre Norman says he grew more patient when he become a father

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Corsley Edwards says to be honest, humble, and step up when you need to

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Lawrence A. Brown is setting the example for his step son and daughter

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Alex Joseph says “Being a father to me means perfection is never an option but...

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Markeith Day talks what it meant to become a father and more

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Lamar Quinn says being a father is all about “Legacy”

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Darren Brooks wants to build his kids up both spiritually and emotionally

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#1000FearlessFathers: Matthew Kirby wants to have a tangible impact on his kids

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#1000FearlessFathers: Leo Petal says be present with your children

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#1000FearlessFathers: Amonte Martin says he’s grateful to fulfill his duties as a man to groom...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Ja’Marr Daye says “Teaching through play is what draws your children to you.”

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#1000FearlessFathers: Travis Dawson says “there was so much my mother couldn’t teach me”

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#1000FearlessFathers: Marcus Thompson says he went from being able to see his daughter everyday to...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Kevin Vann says his father was heavy in the streets

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#1000FearlessFathers: Pierre Ducasse says being present is the key

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#1000FearlessFathers: Khiry White says Effort makes the biggest impact as a father

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#1000FearlessFathers: Jetro Da Silva says being a father is the greatest joy

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#1000FearlessFathers: Mark Winkler talks custody battle and more.

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#1000FearlessFathers: Ramone Poole-Samuels says he didn’t give up because his girls are his world.

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#1000FearlessFathers: Joe Cobb says raising his daughters changed his life

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#1000FearlessFathers: Jaron McCombs says being a father pushes him to be a better version of...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Rahkeem Bolden tells new fathers “don’t be scared to speak up if you need...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Kurell Brown says not having a father growing up anchors him and drives him

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#1000FearlessFathers: Terrell Goforth has being a father has blessed him with a lifelong honor

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#1000FearlessFathers: Brandon Smith says being a father is his chance to mold the future

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#1000FearlessFathers: Khalif Maddox says be your daughter’s first love and your son’s first best friend

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#1000FearlessFathers: Allen McClain says his goal is to be the first role model for his...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Stephen Wilcox says he never lets time, distance or distractions get in the way...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Adelston Canady says being a Father at 15 was first of many obstacles

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#1000FearlessFathers: Leonard Stephens says being a father means leading by being a positive example

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#1000FearlessFathers: DJ OG One says “Fatherhood is the most precious and honorable privilege any man...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Mauri Robinson says “becoming a father at the young age of 23 created a...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Malcolm Griggs says “Enjoy every minute. Learn from your mistakes. Be present. Be selfless.”

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#1000FearlessFathers: Raymond Johnson says being a father means love, patience, sacrificing my life for my...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Jonas Bush says being a father means upholding a standard of strength and integrity

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#1000FearlessFathers: Kevin McCants says Fatherhood gave him a renewed sense of purpose

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#1000FearlessFathers: Denzel Jacobs talks Fatherhood, obstacles, his up bringing, and more

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#1000FearlessFathers: @mr_fabo_ says “Fatherhood is the greatest gift a man can be given and should...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Joe Bell on being a father “It’s my identity. It allows me to make...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Jokel Brown says his absent father left him with an empty void in his...

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#1000FearlessFathers: Stanton Boone Says Being a Father is the Most Important Purpose in his Lifes...

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#1000FearlessFathers: @LastNameGood Says Being a Father is Fear. It’s Celebration. It’s Expectation. It’s Dedication.

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#1000FearlessFathers: Kenneth Barnes Jr. Says It Means Everything When He See’s His Kids Happy

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#1000FearlessFathers: Freeman Sr. Thanks His Father for Always Believing in Him

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#1000FearlessFathers: Alvin Smith Talks Helping His Children Navigate Life and Thanks His Father

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