Father Figures Play Important Role in African American Community

By Kristian Graves The positive recognition of fathers in youth, families, and neighborhoods can result in stronger African  American families and a stronger youth.   Jasmin Thames, a student, entrepreneur, and full-time mother cherishes the value of a strong African  American family. She contributes the impact of a relationship with her father to her successes.   “I was always close with my father as a child; I was the youngest and a daddy’s girl,” Thames said. “I am  now a mother of 1, who wanted nothing more than a relationship between my…

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