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Baby’s First Words by Stella Blackstone & Sunny Scribens illustrated by Christiane Engel Board Book Dad and baby have a great day together in this colorful board book. When a baby’s other dad comes home, it’s time for a bubble bath and a cozy tuck-in. Young children will enjoy learning new words as they spend the day with this happy family. Related Articles About the Roles of Mothers and Fathers Mother’s Day: Family Titles, Roles, and Relationships June Father’s Day: read more
In the tapestry of Black excellence, certain threads shine with particular brilliance, woven from dedication, foresight, and an unwavering commitment to community. Albert Ely Edwards stands as one of these luminous figures, a man whose life was a testament to the power of public service, whose legacy continues to resonate deeply within the communities he served and the family he nurtured, and whose tireless efforts earned him the revered title of the “Father of Juneteenth.” Born in the post-Reconstruction era, read more
Celebrating the Many Hands and Hearts That Hold Us: Part Two — Honoring Fatherhood in Its Many Forms
By April Dinwoodie This spring, we’re offering a two-part series: Celebrating the Many Hands and Hearts That Hold Us — an exploration of what it means to honor family expansively through the lens of adoption. As an adopted person — and someone in deep community with others who share this experience — I know firsthand that Father’s Day can be powerful, complicated, and deeply emotional. (read Part One about Mother’s Day) Some years, it filled me with gratitude. Other years, read more