You already know! I have to bask in this positive glow of honoring our dads and fathers. HAPPY KING-PAPA DAY to all the fathers, but especially the melanated ones. Any chance I get to uplift the Sancti Fly Men in my community, who are drowning and bleeding in fatherhood, I will oblige. If we don't change up the narrative, who will? You know they will not!
"We don't care what brand you are. We're concerned about what type of man you are. What your principles and standards are." We are thankful for our fathers who employ and empower this example. Although they catch hell for it, they don't stop. They keep on going because they know they have one of the best jobs in the world to do. I heard about Mike Tyson explaining how people can be great at a lot of things. Some of those things are gifts they were born with. Some of their greatness is from putting in the hard work. It still doesn't make them good folks. We have King-Papas that strive to influence us to be good heirs of them. Even better than them! Thank you!
Oh yes, and we love our dads so freaking much. They are always striving to help us and all of our friends who don't have their fathers around, to be our best and do the right things in life! The way they hold us and hug us enriches us with love. The attention and time they give us is sometimes a big sacrifice for them, but they do it anyway. Each and every time we need our dads help or advice, they are ready to serve in their role. We remember those soft moments with the best dads in the world (our dads) and we cherish each memory of time with them. We want to say it loud and proud. Thank you!
Melanated fathers are equipped with the challenges to prepare their kids for the world they will have to live in. They don't have any other choice! Don't get me wrong, all men do but let's tell some good old-fashioned truths regarding the stigmas that are not a perfect size or fit for all melanated fathers. The dominant society will still believe it and run with the story. As soon as the melanin starts poppin' assassination of their character and humanity begins to increase. This happens way before they're in their teens. Our dads do their best to carry us on their shoulders as long as they can. They bravely let go to allow us to stand on our own as the young women and men they raised. They hope and pray that the wisdom and unconditional love they watered us with is just ripe for us to dwell in our best lives, and we most certainly do. We could not have done it without you. Thank you!
As I role up my classical bold Nas sleeves I just want to say that I make "no apologies on the issue, if it offends you, it was meant to" because the dads and fathers in my community been rocking in unity and in excellence. It doesn't matter what the media keeps trying to say or spin. We are surrounded by some of the most brilliant cousins, brave brothers, uncles, nephews and friends that represent an awesome brew of the word fatherhood. Our King-Papas often stand tall in their stance of a bold swag. Everybody else wants to steal it or grab a copy of their monopoly. Too bad not sad! Our King-Papa teachers are not sharing their lesson plans with other men. Our King-Papas provide and protect us in an impactful way to teach us our worthiness. They are the head decision makers, and we pray for their minds at all times. We respect and appreciate them because they are our pride and joy! They make everything better. They love us so much! Their hugs and kisses are unlimited. Yes, they are something wrapped up in amazing! They are like superheroes! You keep pushing our King-Papas to be da best at building a true foundation in their legacies. Thank you!
