During the Steve Harvey Mentorship Camp I had to take some time out to speak at a breakfast sponsored by Furthering Fathering in College Park, Atlanta. The attendees of the breakfast included College Park’s Councilman Joe Carn and Tracey Wyatt as well at Police Chief Meadows. In the meeting I spoke about the camp and the over 250 young black men in attendance. My message as simple; “Are we prepared to do the extended work necessary to save our black boys?”
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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.