Every Kid Deserves A Dope Father

10/14/2026

Dope dads have dope discussions. We don’t just help dads become doper. We’re here to celebrate fathers everywhere.
Fatherhood can be a thankless job but remember you are dope.

10/13/2026

We are in need of facilitators for our upcoming Family Legacy Conference. This conference is the first of its kind, combining fathers and their children in one place. If you would like to be apart of helping strengthening families and the community please use the QR code or the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EKDADF ,
So that we can get you on the list to be a facilitator.

10/08/2026

Fatherhood is a journey—and becoming a better father takes intentional work.

Inside the Dope Fathers Academy, fathers aren’t just sitting in a classroom. They’re having real conversations, challenging themselves, learning from one another, and gaining practical tools to become more present, intentional, and effective fathers.

William Braylock and Every Kid Deserves a Dope Father are creating a space where men can grow—not just for themselves, but for their children and their families.

Because being a father is more than having children.

It’s about becoming the father your children need.

🔥 The next Dope Fathers Academy is coming soon!

If you’re a father who wants to strengthen your relationship with your children, grow as a man, and connect with other fathers who are committed to doing the same, this is your opportunity.

👉🏾 Interested in joining the next Dope Fathers Academy? Send us a DM or contact Every Kid Deserves a Dope Father to get on the list for the upcoming cohort.

Your children deserve the best version of you.

09/30/2026

Please help our founder bring home the title

🔗 Cast your vote for at the link below

https://yoursuperdad.org/william-brayloc-vzmu

Family, friends, and community—it’s time to bring this home! ✊🏾✨
I’ve entered the Super Dad competition, and with your help, we have an incredible shot at taking home the $25,000 prize and appearing in a national TV commercial provided by Ace Hardware!

For me, striving to be the best dad I can be comes from a deeply personal place: I want to be the father that I didn’t have because I know firsthand how that affects a life. Staying present for my daughter, nurturing her mind, body, and spirit daily, and leading with love is what it’s all about.

Thank you all for the constant love and backing, Let’s make this happen! 🙏🏾💯
Every Kid Deserves A Dope Father

One extraordinary dad will appear in a national TV commercial provided by Ace Hardware and take home $25,000.

09/29/2026

Take advantage of the time you spend with your children.
Teach them choices come with consequences. If they don’t learn how to act choice affects them at home, they will have to find out the hard way and life is an unforgivable teacher.
This session in our dope fathers academy is about building strong relationships with your children.

09/26/2026

I had the pleasure of being one of the keynote speakers for the Gerard. R Ford Job Corps Male Conference. I present on why it is imperative for young men transition away from boyhood into manhood.

Every Kid Deserves A Dope Father
Ekdadf.org

09/24/2026

SOMETHING SPECIAL IS COMING SOON!

We are beyond excited to announce the upcoming Dope Family Legacy Conference—and trust us, this isn't your average gathering!

This landmark event is officially the 2nd phase of the Dope Father Academy, taking our mission of intentional fatherhood and community to the next level.

What makes this conference truly unique? We are bringing both fathers AND children together under one roof.

Why is this so important? Because building a lasting legacy isn't just about what we leave for our kids; it’s about the memories we build with them right now. By including both dads and their children side-by-side, we’re creating shared experiences, strengthening bonds across generations, and modeling leadership, financial literacy, and connection in real time.

Get ready for empowering workshops, unforgettable bonding moments.

Stay tuned—registration and more details are dropping very soon. You won't want your family to miss this!

09/22/2026

The dangers of a fathers unchecked anger.
Unchecked anger even when meant well can push kids away. There must be a balance that allows conversation to be present.

09/18/2026

🌳 Community Spirit Awards | Community Spirit Award Honoree
🏆 William Braylock

Community Spirit is about more than having good intentions. It’s about the people who keep showing up, creating opportunities, and bringing others along with them. William Braylock is one of those people.

As the Founder and Executive Director of Every Kid Deserves a Dope Father (EKDADF), William has made fatherhood a community priority. He created the Dope Father Academy and brings fathers together through conferences and workshops where they can build parenting skills, find resources, and learn from one another.

He brings that same energy to his work with young people, creating opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and life skills. His work connects generations and gives both fathers and youth more tools to succeed.

For more than 20 years, William has invested his time and experience in workforce development, education, families, and community. He brings people together, creates space for growth, and keeps finding ways to give back.

That commitment to people is what makes us proud to recognize William Braylock as a 2026 Community Spirit Award Honoree.

Join us in celebrating all of this year’s Community Spirit Awards honorees on October 1st!
🎟️ Get your tickets: www.lincup.org/csa

09/09/2026

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

For young men, learning how you present yourself to the world can make a difference in school, relationships, opportunities, and eventually your career.

William Braylock of Every Kid Deserves a Dope Father had the opportunity to speak with young men ages 13–16 about something that can have an impact long before they realize it: the impression they leave on others.

How you dress.
How you speak.
How you carry yourself.
How you treat people.
How you respond when nobody is forcing you to do the right thing.

These lessons aren’t just about looking good—they’re about developing character, confidence, discipline, and respect.

Our young men deserve positive examples, honest conversations, and people willing to pour into them.

That’s what Every Kid Deserves a Dope Father is all about.

💯 Let’s continue giving our young men the guidance, mentorship, and support they deserve.