06/16/2026
Father Your Hood – Dayton Branch Father’s Day Celebration @ Montgomery County’s Fatherhood Initiative Banquet 🫡🫡🫡
This afternoon, Father Your Hood and our Dayton branch of brothers came together to celebrate fatherhood and Father’s Day in Montgomery County, where we continue to do impactful work through our Dayton chapter and networks.
It was a beautiful occasion to see the community come out and support the fatherhood initiative. I had the privilege of standing alongside some of my greatest mentors and brothers in this fight, watching them lead by example and demonstrate what true leadership looks like. Their commitment, sacrifice, and dedication were a powerful reminder of the impact that strong men can have on families and communities.
Today reaffirmed something I have often said: if we are serious about changing the conditions in our communities, we must place Black and Brown men back at the forefront of leadership and back at the center of their households. A man’s ability to lead, guide, protect, provide, and nurture is essential to the strength of any family, community, nation, or kingdom.
If we are truly interested in overcoming the challenges and destructive influences that have been placed before us, we must first recognize and dismantle the traps that have weakened our homes and communities. The restoration of families begins with the restoration of fathers.
What a beautiful occasion, filled with fellowship, purpose, and hope. Thank you to everyone who came out, supported, and stood with us as we continue the work of strengthening fathers, families, and communities.