10/21/2026
What happens when a young boy experiences devastating loss, becomes a father at just 16 years old, and decides to turn his pain into a mission to help other families?
In this powerful episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor sits down with Terron Edwards, founder of Fathers Making Progress, to explore fatherhood, childhood trauma, generational healing, co-parenting, and the power of giving fathers a second chance.
Growing up in Milwaukee, Terron experienced heartbreaking losses. His younger brother was killed by a drunk driver, and his father was killed not long afterward. Surrounded by violence, grief, and uncertainty, he struggled to find direction.
But becoming a father at 16 gave him something he desperately needed: a reason to think about tomorrow.
That responsibility eventually helped shape his purpose and his commitment to building a community where fathers receive the support, tools, and encouragement they need to become better parents and stronger men.
Through Fathers Making Progress, Terron is helping men navigate personal challenges, rebuild their lives, strengthen relationships with their children, and learn how to co-parent through collaboration rather than conflict.
He also shares one of the most painful chapters of his life: losing a son to su***de, and how that tragedy deepened his commitment to helping parents protect their children's emotional well-being.
Key Moments:
01:32 - From Childhood Trauma to a Mission for Fathers
03:51 - Losing His Brother and Father at a Young Age
05:21 - Becoming a Father at 16 Changed Everything
09:34 - How Fathers Making Progress Was Born
18:22 - Second Chances: From Prison to Business Ownership
21:54 - Co-Parenting, Family Conflict & Protecting Children
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