Another Look at the Black Family

The article below was the latest addition to the Washington Post series "Being a Black Man." It covers most of the points that I made in my discussion about the demise of the American Black family a few months back, but follows a real life father to illustrate them. Although the author is careful to reserve judgement, I like that he raises the question of what a father can provide for a child when he has done little to educate himself, acquire meaningful employment, or establish a stable household.


The Washington Post- Dad, Redefined