flava sept oct nov 20152

You are hereby sentenced to a lifetime of ridicule and shame. The media will continue
to have the ability to exploit this phenomenon and will depict you as being an unfit,
unwilling caregiver to your children. We will continue to drive a wedge between you
and your children’s mother, have you tied up in child support hearings, suspend your
driver’s license for nonpayment or any arrears owed and have you disgruntled. You
have the remainder of your lifetime to appeal this verdict and change society’s perception
of you. I encourage you do so but feel at this point, with the media at our beckoning,
we can continue perpetuating this charade until the end of time!” The judge then
strikes his gavel to conclude the proceedings. Being
a father is no
different than acquiring and maintaining a
job. There will be pitfalls, unforeseen obstacles,
trials and tribulations. However, the
joy that comes from succeeding and raising
your child to be a productive individual
is an achievement sought by all men who
father children. Fathers I implore you, remain
involved in your kids’ lives despite
the circumstances. Be sure to nurture, love
and groom them. Being a dad is many
times a thankless job that often goes
unappreciated; and that comes with
the territory. More positive stories
of Black fathers involvement can
render any judge’s decision null
and void, and in future hearings
the court would have to deliver an
outcome of Nolle Prosequi (Latin
for unwilling to pursue; do not
prosecute). “We Are The Change!”
I’m gone! (b)