Obama making Men, Fathers step up?

spookybill · 2009-11-05T11:56:22+00:00

He is a very positive roll model not just to black men but to all who struggle growing up in tough situations.

AnnArchist · 2009-11-05T18:13:17+00:00

'Deadbeat' fathers aren't the ones who go see Obama when he comes to town.

If he has a positive impact in that community it could have a drastic impact on the crime rate over the next 10-25 years.

personsaddress · 2009-11-05T21:24:31+00:00

I wonder how many black men are in my spot, were they stepped up, and were slapped back down again.

kragshot · 2009-11-05T22:43:57+00:00

I'm all for this as we as African American men have to step up and help fill the gap in our society. There are a lot of fatherless young boys and girls out there who need positive male role models. The imagery of identification is everything when a child is growing up. The fact is that many of our children do not see intelligent African American men in those roles. They see the men in their lives as athletes, comedians, rappers, pimps, and thugs; not as doctors, lawyers, businessmen, scientists, and teachers.

President Obama has changed all of that. The "leader of the free world" is an African American man. That has to count for something in their eyes, and it is up to us to make that point stick.

kaiise · 2009-11-05T08:43:02+00:00

not sure i like the tone. bit light on facts but i hope seeing more positive media figures gets more men engaging and being recognised for positive behaviours

Title	Obama making Men, Fathers step up?
Author	kaiise
Upvotes	7
Comments	8
Date	November 5, 2009 8:42 AM UTC (16 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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