This is one of the best pictures that I have seen in a long time. Not because Usher is a famous musician but because it is  a beautiful picture of a man holding his son. Dispelling the myths of the absentee father in African American households, we need more powerful images like this one. I give Essence a resounding sound of applause for capturing such an excellent moment. This is the epitome of black love.

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Shout out to timothy white too, the photographers never get the love they deserve. My man that is pure magic right there!

TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER

Like Father, Like Son
What is a father?
Any man can make a baby
But it takes a real man to father a child
To nurture, protect and teach that child the way, requires not only a man
But a father
I thought today how on Father’s Day
The radio is not blaring with music that represents the good fathers of the world
The ones who work 2 jobs to support a family of 6
The men who provide for their families in times of scarcity and abundance
Where is the love for those fathers?
For my father
No monetary value could replace the lessons and energy you have given me
However, I offer this gift of gratitude
A gift of appreciation for you took me as your own
and epitomize what a father should be
It’s not about hanging out in the streets
It’s about HOME
It’s not about fast girls.
It’s about finding a woman like my mother you would say
So today I say thank you to my father
And while the radio may not play a million songs
The rest of the world may not acknowledge you
I salute you dad, for without you I would not be the man God has destined me to be.
HAPPY HATHERS DAY KENNY MACK AKA DAD!
Yours truly,
Oscar

Today we are blessed with not one but three photos of our fallen hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his beautiful family. We often only see Dr. King through the lens of the transcendent leader; these photos allow us to see the softer, more gentle side of our hero. A dutiful husband, and caring father; these photo’s capture MLK in his sincerest joy, family time!

In honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week we will exclusively highlight his illustrious career through photos that show us the man, the myth, and the legend.

Looks like MLK Jr. had some serious swag!!!!