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Sometimes I feel… Like A Fatherless Child.

August 5, 2013

This was a facebook post of mine that I typed up on this past father’s day. I was told that more need to hear it. So here it is… _____________________________ Deep breath… Okay, I’m ready. Happy Father’s day to everyone! But I would like to take this Father’s day do something that I can’t even … More Sometimes I feel… Like A Fatherless Child.

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"See A Man, Be A Man" Program during a field trip at the California Science Center after a movie viewing of The Birth of a Nation.
“See A Man, Be A Man” Program during a field trip at the California Science Center after a movie viewing of The Birth of a Nation.
Mentors sitting as the future leaders hold up their personal copies of "The Black Male Handbook: A Blueprint for Life" by Kevin Powell
Mentors sitting as the future leaders hold up their personal copies of “The Black Male Handbook: A Blueprint for Life” by Kevin Powell
Mr. Eric Strong speaking to young black men about his experiences of growing up, and strategies for success.
Mr. Eric Strong speaking to young black men about his experiences of growing up, and strategies for success.
Eric Strong and the “See A Man, Be A Man” Program developers receiving the Champion Award for ‘Outstanding commitment to community and justice' at the "Bring A Brother To Breakfast" Ceremony, presented by the Black Women For Wellness organization.
Eric Strong and the “See A Man, Be A Man” Program developers receiving the Champion Award for ‘Outstanding commitment to community and justice’ at the “Bring A Brother To Breakfast” Ceremony, presented by the Black Women For Wellness organization.
“See A Man, Be A Man” Program developers receiving the Champion Award for ‘Outstanding commitment to community and justice' at the "Bring A Brother To Breakfast" Ceremony, presented by the Black Women For Wellness organization.
“See A Man, Be A Man” Program developers receiving the Champion Award for ‘Outstanding commitment to community and justice’ at the “Bring A Brother To Breakfast” Ceremony, presented by the Black Women For Wellness organization.
“See A Man, Be A Man” Program developers receiving the Champion Award for ‘Outstanding commitment to community and justice' at the "Bring A Brother To Breakfast" Ceremony, presented by the Black Women For Wellness organization.
“See A Man, Be A Man” Program developers receiving the Champion Award for ‘Outstanding commitment to community and justice’ at the “Bring A Brother To Breakfast” Ceremony, presented by the Black Women For Wellness organization.
Mentors of the leadership program.
Mentors of the leadership program.
Mentors and a few mentees outside the historical Los Angeles Urban League building.
Mentors and a few mentees outside the historical Los Angeles Urban League building.
Torre` Brannon-Reese introducing Eric Strong.
Torre` Brannon-Reese introducing Eric Strong.
Eric Strong speaking at the opening ceremony of the "I've Known Rivers" Film Festival at Leimert Park.
Eric Strong speaking at the opening ceremony of the “I’ve Known Rivers” Film Festival at Leimert Park.
Eric Strong speaking at the opening ceremony of the "I've Known Rivers" Film Festival at Leimert Park.
Eric Strong speaking at the opening ceremony of the “I’ve Known Rivers” Film Festival at Leimert Park.
Leimert Park community
Leimert Park community
Panel Discussion, "Does America Hate Black Men? ".
Panel Discussion, “Does America Hate Black Men? “.
Panel Discussion, "Does America Hate Black Men? ".
Panel Discussion, “Does America Hate Black Men? “.
Panel Discussion, "Does America Hate Black Men? ".
Panel Discussion, “Does America Hate Black Men? “.
Panel Discussion, "Does America Hate Black Men? ".
Panel Discussion, “Does America Hate Black Men? “.
Eric Strong and Charles Boyd, Director of Community Engagement at Los Angeles Urban League.
Eric Strong and Charles Boyd, Director of Community Engagement at Los Angeles Urban League.
Mentor meeting with Eric Strong, Charles Boyd (Director of Community Engagement at Los Angeles Urban League), Ronald Goodall (Second Vice President of The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc.), Torre` Brannon-Reese (founder of FAMLI, Inc.), Malcolm Woods (Investor at U.S. Residential, Los Angeles), and Johnnie Raines (cochair of the Southwest LAPD Community Police Advisory Board, former SNCC member and Black Panther).
Mentor meeting with Eric Strong, Charles Boyd (Director of Community Engagement at Los Angeles Urban League), Ronald Goodall (Second Vice President of The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc.), Torre` Brannon-Reese (founder of FAMLI, Inc.), Malcolm Woods (Investor at U.S. Residential, Los Angeles), and Johnnie Raines (cochair of the Southwest LAPD Community Police Advisory Board, former SNCC member and Black Panther).
Eric Strong leading a community culture building activity with high school students in Watts.
Eric Strong leading a community culture building activity with high school students in Watts.
The Golden Dot Awards Ceremony
Eric Strong attending awards ceremony as Teacher of the Year candidate, accompanied by organization members Kasey Strawbridge and Stephanie Wortham.
Eric Strong attending awards ceremony as Teacher of the Year candidate, accompanied by organization members Kasey Strawbridge and Stephanie Wortham.
Teaching in action.
Teaching in action.
Teaching in action.
Teaching in action.
A reminder when looking in the faces of our youth.
A reminder when looking in the faces of our youth.
Knowledge of self is a key component for a liberating future.
Knowledge of self is a key component for a liberating future.

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