Color Him Father
Color Him Father

Author: Lawrence M. Drake II

Publisher: Brown Girls Publishing

Published: 2019-06-13

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1944359818

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It’s a brotherhood no man wants to join - the group of men who share the pain of losing a child. Whether that child is an infant, teenager, young or full grown adult, grieving the loss of a child is a heartache that can break the strongest of men. Now, seven men who hold membership in that fraternity of fatherhood have come together to share the sorrow of their suffering. In their own unique voices, these men tackle perspectives of being a Black father that are rarely discussed. In Color Him Father, you will step inside these very personal and intense stories of love and loss, tragedies and triumphs....But these stories will take you beyond the pain as they share their deep commitment to fatherhood. Whether you’re a man traveling a similar path, supporting someone who has made that journey, or just want to gain insight, these touching testimonies will enlighten and educate people from all walks of life. Color Him Father will encourage all fathers to renew their promises to their children, while motivating young Black men to become even more committed to the brotherhood of fatherhood.

Color Him Father
Color Him Father

Author: Stephana I. Colbert

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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A collection of true and candid short stories about black fathers in which the authors counter negative images and stereotypes, and instead, share intimate and loving secrets that paint a balanced portrait of black men as responsible, committed, and productive role models

All Our Kin
All Our Kin

Author: Carol B Stack

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0786722665

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"This landmark study debunked the misconception that poor families were unstable and disorganized. Here is the chronicle of a young white woman's sojourn into The Flats, an African-American ghetto comm"

Atlanta Pop in the 50s, 60s and 70s: The Magic of Bill Lowery
Atlanta Pop in the 50s, 60s and 70s: The Magic of Bill Lowery

Author: John M. Williams and Andy Lee White, Jr

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 146713872X

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"In the second half of the twentieth century, Atlanta became a pop music capital of the country. Former DJ Bill Lowery attracted a galaxy of talent and created an empire of music publishing, production and promotion. In 1956, the Lowery Music Company had its first million copy-selling hit single with "Be-Bop-a-Lula," by Gene Vincent. Under Lowery's direction, popular artists like Tommy Roe and Billy Joe Royal flourished. Audio engineer Rodney Mills teamed up with Lowery and future Atlanta Rhythm Section manager Buddy Buie to build Studio One, a recording studio that produced albums from legendary acts such as Joe South, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special and others. Andy Lee White and John M. Williams offer a comprehensive portrait of the vibrant postwar Atlanta music scene."--

Father-Daughter Relationships
Father-Daughter Relationships

Author: Linda Nielsen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1000012018

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In this fully revised new edition, Father-Daughter Relationships: Contemporary Research and Issues summarises and analyses the most relevant research regarding father-daughter relationships, aiming to break down the persistent misconceptions regarding fatherhood and father-daughter relationships and encourage the reader to take a more objective and analytical approach. The research is brought to life with compelling personal stories from fathers and daughters, including well-known celebrities and politicians. Boxed quizzes and questionnaires show students how the research can be applied to their own lives while others highlight the relationships between real-life fathers and daughters. Nielsen discusses the father-daughter relationship within a diverse range of family structures, including divorced and separated parents, gay parents, adopted children and children of sperm donors. Covering a wide range of topics, including the father’s impact on his daughter’s cognitive, academic, social and physical wellbeing, ethnic minorities, and incarcerated or abusive fathers, Father-Daughter Relationships: Contemporary Research and Issues gives panoramic view of the most recent research and statistics. This book is essential reading for upper level undergraduate and for graduate students, as well as for practitioners working with families, such as social workers, mental health professionals and family counsellors. It is especially relevant for courses in psychology, sociology, women’s studies, and counselling. Linda Nielsen is a Professor of Adolescent and Educational Psychology at Wake Forest University. A member of the faculty for 35 years, she is a nationally recognized expert on father-daughter relationships.

Black Fathers
Black Fathers

Author: Michael E. Connor

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-08-15

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1135625743

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In the parlance of social psychology, social work, and urban social scientists, African American fathers have often been described as "absent," "missing," "non-residential," "non-custodial," "unavailable," "non-married," "irresponsible," and "immature." It is wondered why it is/was so difficult to find literature, research, and comments regarding positive attributes of African American families in general and African American fathers in particular. This book fills a void in attempting to offer a broader picture regarding the status of African American males in a father role. The purpose is to get beyond the African American father "invisibility" syndrome and gloom and doom pathology oriented labels and tell another side of the story about the power of fathering in the African American experience. The book brings these "invisible" social and biological fathers to life by telling their stories and letting the reader hear and feel the vibrancy of their voices as they struggle to meet the challenges of being fathers and Black men in America. Black Fathers: An Invisible Presence in America is divided into four sections: *Part I offers some research and theory regarding the impact of fathers on the lives of their children. *In Part II, reactions and experiences from those men who had active, involved, and committed Black men in their lives as they were growing up are shared. *In Part III, stories are shared from African American men who had problematic relationships with their fathers, but who put forth the time, energy, and effort to work through the issues. *The primary focus of Part IV is on how to strengthen the role of Black fathers, father figures, and social fathers in family life and child rearing by discovering and internalizing psychological strengths anchored in African American psychological themes, African values, and spirituality. This book will appeal to scholars and researchers in the fields of race/ethnic relations, family studies, and Black studies.

Traveling Soul
Traveling Soul

Author: Todd Mayfield

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2016-10-01

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1613736827

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Curtis Mayfield was one of the seminal vocalists and most talented guitarists of his era, and his music played a vital role in the civil rights movement: "People Get Ready" was the black anthem of the time. In Traveling Soul, Todd Mayfield tells his famously private father's story in riveting detail. Born into dire poverty, raised in the slums of Chicago, Curtis became a musical prodigy, not only singing like a dream but growing into a brilliant songwriter. In the 1960s he opened his own label and production company and worked with many other top artists, including the Staple Singers. Curtis's life was famously cut short by an accident that left him paralyzed, but in his declining health he received the long-awaited recognition of the music industry. Passionate, illuminating, vivid, and absorbing, Traveling Soul will doubtlessly take its place among the classics of music biography.

Life, Etc
Life, Etc

Author: Charley Swayne

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1996-05-21

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 0684815982

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Whimsical yet profound, as entertaining as it is instructive, this one-of-a-kind guide to living is a treasure that no student of life should be without. Book jacket.

Please, Please Hear
Please, Please Hear

Author: Bobby Earl Giles

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2013-09-10

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 1481779311

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The book is about true awareness for everyone.No one will be a exemption from this fact, that's in this book. The book is not long,it won't take you long to read it.But it's a real good book.Because in this book are the Words of Life.I'm telling you the true where this book is concern.When you read it You will thank the author.My concern is you because I have the peace of God for myself.But I don't know about you.If no one have spoken to you about what's next ,after this life.Or whether this is it,the only life we have? And if there's something await us, what is it? and how we get there? That's my purpose for writing, it may be someone did speak unto you about the future. But if their a slight chance, you did not get understanding when they spoke unto you. therefore, i wanted to tell you as well. that all we need is JESUS CHRIST THE LORD. HE will take you there.

When Fenelon Falls
When Fenelon Falls

Author: Dorothy Palmer

Publisher: Coach House Books

Published: 2006-10-14

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1552452395

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It's the summer of 1969, and as mankind takes its giant leap, Jordan May March, disabled bastard and genius, age fourteen, limps and schemes her way towards adulthood. Trapped at the family cottage, she spends her days memorizing Top 30 hits, avoiding her cousins and plotting to save the bear caged at the top of March Road. When Fenelon Fallswill take you to a time and place that was never as idyllic as it seemed.