In this circle, Black fathers don’t have to carry it alone
Subject
Black Fathers; Fatherhood; Kingsley Association; Pittsburgh; Support Groups
Description
At a Kingsley Association meetup, men gather to talk about fatherhood, stress, relationships and the burdens they often face in silence.
The greetings came easily as the men filtered into the second-floor room at the Kingsley Association on a recent Tuesday evening.
“What’s up, King?”
“Good to see you, brother.”
“A bunch of kings in here tonight.”
Some embraced. Others shook hands. A few exchanged hearty opinions about the NBA playoffs. They showed the easy familiarity of people who have come to trust one another.
On this night, 13 participants and four facilitators gathered in a circle. They came from different walks of life — education, construction, tech, community work and the arts. Some were fathers. Others were sons, nephews, husbands, grandfathers, uncles or mentors. A few were attending for the first time. One by one, the men shared their names and a highlight from their week.
Creator
Ervin Dyer, Pittsburgh’s Public Source
Source
Publisher
New Pittsburgh Courier
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