Sit back and enjoy a conversation I (Ayize Ma’at) had with the Co-Star of the hit movie “Courageous”, Ken Bevel. This movie has revived the dialogue across the country about fatherhood and it’s importance in developing healthy families and building strong communities. This movie was tight…with a CAPITAL “T” I thoroughly enjoyed it and was […]
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By Ayize Ma’at I am the proud father of 4 children ages 9,7,5, & 4. In 2001 when Aiyana and I had our first child I had no idea that I’d arrive at a place where my family would be 6 deep. Truthfully, I can very vividly remember asking myself “What the hell did I […]
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By Lana Moline I saw a kiss that changed my outlook on life. Now I don’t typically go around watching other people kiss but there was something about this one that was just special. What was even more amazing is that every time I witness this type of display I admit that I experience the […]
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By E. Payne There is one way in which I feel I am failing my son miserably. In the birds and the bees department I truly suck. The extent of my mother’s sex talk with me was, “BOY, DON’T LET THESE GIRLS GET IN YOUR PANTS!” (Thanks, Mom. That really helped). And my father never […]
If you are a teacher….WATCH THIS. If you got kids in your neighborhood….WATCH THIS. If you got nieces, nephews or grand children….WATCH THIS. If you are the guardian of a child…WATCH THIS. If you are a parent….WATCH THIS. If you plan to be a parent….YOU BETTA WATCH THIS. We first encountered the wisdom of Dr. […]
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By Ilex Bien- Aime Dear little one, I eagerly await your arrival into this world. I have so many things that I would like to do with you and for you. I can’t wait to see your smile and hear your laugh. I pray that your lifetime will have more smiles and laughs than hard […]
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Last night at the VMA’s Beyonce in stunning fashion “freed” herself by exposing the secret she’s been hiding from the public for some time…..she’s pregnant. After performing “Love On Top” she dropped the mic, unbuttoned her jacket, and began rubbing her belly….instant classic. Jay Z was grinning from ear to ear as the audience clapped […]
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By Ayize Ma’at VIDEO: Yesterday I watched the trailer for “Dear Daddy” by Janks Morton for the first time and to say the least I was moved to tears. I watched it with my wife and she sat there stoically, seemingly holding back or just not in touch with the raw emotion that was displayed. […]
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A Michigan father is in jeopardy of losing custody of his 10-year-old daughter, all because he can legally smoke marijuana. Livingston Thompson Jr. has epilepsy. He’s been dealing with it for 20 years, and according to him, nothing has really helped except for the marijuana. “It relaxes me. I’m not as stressed. I discovered that my epileptic seizures […]
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By Michael Covin AKA IamOFFDACHAIN What Does A Man/Father Know About Breast Feeding Anyway? This was a remark that someone made to me on a blog site which will remain nameless. (only because it is not even deserving of the pub) There was an article written that was putting out information I felt was incorrect and was going to […]
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Ayize Interviews Ken Bevel, Co-Star Of The Hit Movie “Courageous”
/in Black Men, BLAM Reviews, Fatherhood/bySit back and enjoy a conversation I (Ayize Ma’at) had with the Co-Star of the hit movie “Courageous”, Ken Bevel. This movie has revived the dialogue across the country about fatherhood and it’s importance in developing healthy families and building strong communities. This movie was tight…with a CAPITAL “T” I thoroughly enjoyed it and was […]
As A Father I Love These 7 Simple Things In Life
/in Fatherhood, Parenting/byBy Ayize Ma’at I am the proud father of 4 children ages 9,7,5, & 4. In 2001 when Aiyana and I had our first child I had no idea that I’d arrive at a place where my family would be 6 deep. Truthfully, I can very vividly remember asking myself “What the hell did I […]
I Saw A Kiss That Changed My Outlook On Life
/in Black Men, Fatherhood/byBy Lana Moline I saw a kiss that changed my outlook on life. Now I don’t typically go around watching other people kiss but there was something about this one that was just special. What was even more amazing is that every time I witness this type of display I admit that I experience the […]
The Worst Sex Talk Ever…
/in A Man's Point Of View, Fatherhood, Parenting/byBy E. Payne There is one way in which I feel I am failing my son miserably. In the birds and the bees department I truly suck. The extent of my mother’s sex talk with me was, “BOY, DON’T LET THESE GIRLS GET IN YOUR PANTS!” (Thanks, Mom. That really helped). And my father never […]
Mama, Why Can’t You Be Proud Of Me? Why Can’t You Praise Me? Am I Not Good Enough?
/in Fatherhood, motherhood, Parenting/byIf you are a teacher….WATCH THIS. If you got kids in your neighborhood….WATCH THIS. If you got nieces, nephews or grand children….WATCH THIS. If you are the guardian of a child…WATCH THIS. If you are a parent….WATCH THIS. If you plan to be a parent….YOU BETTA WATCH THIS. We first encountered the wisdom of Dr. […]
A Letter to My Unborn Child
/in Fatherhood, Parenting/byBy Ilex Bien- Aime Dear little one, I eagerly await your arrival into this world. I have so many things that I would like to do with you and for you. I can’t wait to see your smile and hear your laugh. I pray that your lifetime will have more smiles and laughs than hard […]
So Official! Beyonce And Jay Z Announce Baby On Board
/in Celebrity Couples, Fatherhood, motherhood, Parenting/byLast night at the VMA’s Beyonce in stunning fashion “freed” herself by exposing the secret she’s been hiding from the public for some time…..she’s pregnant. After performing “Love On Top” she dropped the mic, unbuttoned her jacket, and began rubbing her belly….instant classic. Jay Z was grinning from ear to ear as the audience clapped […]
Dear Daddy: A Riveting Depiction Of The Impact Of Absentee Fathers
/in A Woman's Point Of View, Fatherhood, Parenting/byBy Ayize Ma’at VIDEO: Yesterday I watched the trailer for “Dear Daddy” by Janks Morton for the first time and to say the least I was moved to tears. I watched it with my wife and she sat there stoically, seemingly holding back or just not in touch with the raw emotion that was displayed. […]
Black Father With Epilepsy Could Lose Custody Of His Daughter Because Of …..MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
/in Fatherhood/byA Michigan father is in jeopardy of losing custody of his 10-year-old daughter, all because he can legally smoke marijuana. Livingston Thompson Jr. has epilepsy. He’s been dealing with it for 20 years, and according to him, nothing has really helped except for the marijuana. “It relaxes me. I’m not as stressed. I discovered that my epileptic seizures […]
What Does A Man/Father Know About Breast Feeding Anyway?
/in Fatherhood/byBy Michael Covin AKA IamOFFDACHAIN What Does A Man/Father Know About Breast Feeding Anyway? This was a remark that someone made to me on a blog site which will remain nameless. (only because it is not even deserving of the pub) There was an article written that was putting out information I felt was incorrect and was going to […]