Atlanta, GA— Thaddeus Bullard the American professional wrestler and football player for the University of Florida and the Jacksonville Jaguars  visited Atlanta students Wednesday for a book reading. Bullard goes by his WWE ring name Titus O’Neil.  O’Neil visited two Atlanta elementary schools (Dunbar Elementary School and Dunwoody Elementary School) to read “Daddy Is Feeling Blue”. The book is written by Kenneth Braswell; Executive Director of Fathers Incorporated an Atlanta non-for-profit. “Daddy Is Feeling Blue” continues to stimulate critical and complicated conversations between parents and their young children.

According to O’Neil, the most important role in his life is being a father to his sons, T.J. and Titus. That commitment to fatherhood earned him a 2015 MEGA Dad Award, being named Celebrity Dad of the Year, receiving more votes than actors Stephen Amell, Vin Diesel, and Ashton Kutcher, and soccer stars David Beckham and Kaká for his work with the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) public service announcement “Take Time to Be a Dad Today.”

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On Thursday, April 28th O’Neil received a Spirit Award for his work within the fatherhood arena at the Fathers Incorporated Awards Gala and Fundraiser. The Gala was held at Atlanta’s Turner Field in addition actor Malik Yoba, Radio Host Willie Moore Jr. and others were awarded. America’s Physiologist and media personality Dr. Jeff Gardere will served as the nights keynote speaker. This Gala serves as a night of celebration and recognition in the work of fatherhood.

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Fathers Incorporated (FI) is a national, non-profit organization working to build stronger families and communities through the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood. Established in 2004, FI has a unique seat at the national table, working with leaders in the White House, Congress, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Family Law, and the Responsible Fatherhood Movement. FI works collaboratively with organizations around the country to identify and advocate for social and legislative changes that lead to healthy father involvement with children, regardless of the father’s marital or economic status, or geographic location. From employment and incarceration issues, to child support and domestic violence, FI addresses long-standing problems to achieve long-term results for children, their families, the communities, and nation in which they live.

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