In part two of this heartbreaking, yet powerful interview, actor and author Dondré Whitfield, painfully, reveals how he blamed himself for the death of his best friend and lived with guilt for 10 years. He also weighs in on Will Smith's infamous Oscar slap,  shares how he was able to to heal from his pain and offers advice on how you can too.
Dondré's book "Male vs. Man" is a literal recipe guide for young men (and young women) on how to turn one's pain into #purpose. This book evolved from his strong faith in God and his deep passion and commitment to helping others find their purpose through healing. 
#healing #mentalhealth #motivation #god #family #father #fathersday #male #relationship #dad #fatherandson 

Link to Dondré's book: "Male vs. Man: How to Honor Women, Teach Children, and Elevate Men to Change the World".

https://www.amazon.com/Male-vs-Man-Children-Elevate/dp/0310357136

In one of the most moving interviews I've ever done, Actor Dondré Whitfield, (Queen Sugar, All My Children, The Real Husbands of Hollywood, & The Cosby Show), tearfully, recounts the childhood trauma he experienced, after being kidnapped by his late father, who later, went to prison for manslaughter. He reveals how, after years of abandonment, he reconciled with and cared for his father up until his death , only by the grace of God.
Dondré's book "Male vs. Man" is a literal recipe guide for young men (and young women) on how to turn one's pain into purpose. This book evolved from his strong faith in God and his deep passion and commitment to helping others find their purpose through healing.
#purpose #healing #mentalhealth #motivation #god #family #father #fathersday #male #relationship #dad #fatherandson

While a high school academic scholar, community activist and model citizen, Herron Gaston dreamed of attending Yale University. That dream came true when he was accepted to Yale on a full scholarship. But, his world would be turned upside down in an instant. While in class one day, he was arrested, charged with sexual assault and  thrown in jail. Now a PhD, with 7 degrees, including a law degree, Dr. Herron Gaston tells how he endured this nightmare that would change his life forever.

Less than 1% of airline pilots are African-American women, and Carole Hopson is determined to change that. At 54, after walking away from a lucrative career in corporate America, Carole achieved her life-long dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot for United Airlines. In her book, "A Pair of Wings", Carole chronicles the life of her inspiration, African-American Aviatrix Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman overcame insurmountable odds in 1921 when she became the first woman ever to obtain her international pilots license.  She was forced to go to France (and learn to speak French) in order to learn to fly after being denied entry into flight schools in the U.S. because of her race.  Carole is now working to send 100 African-American women to flight school through her non-profit, The Jet Black Foundation. She is proof that it's never too late to go after one's dreams. 
#jetblackfoundation #overcomer #OBAP #determination #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #dreambig #goforit #unitedairlines

Get to know the other side of Ed Gordon. I had a candid conversation with this Emmy award-winning journalist  and author who has interviewed everyone from Nelson Mandela to O.J. Simpson.  He talks about his relationship with Tupac Shakur, his secret crush and reveals the one and only person he interviewed that left him awestruck.  He also reflects on the pressure he's always felt to represent Black America.
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How does one go from abject poverty and bouts of homelessness to becoming the CEO of a major organization? In a candid conversation with Marcus Allen, the 1st Black CEO of BBBS in its 106-year history, he reveals how overcoming the obstacles in his life has fueled his passion for the community and shaped his vision for changing the lives of youth who are experiencing similar childhood traumas.

Your daughter brings home the last person in the world that you'd think she would. You cannot stand the sight of him!  Here are some tips that will help you to avoid making mistakes that could only make matters worse with your daughter...and better for them!

These are some great tips that have worked for me in building and maintaining a healthy relationship with my kids.  All of my boys are so different, but these consistent strategies have helped to build strong bonds with them or aided in helping to reconnect with them at some point, if necessary. Give them a try and let me know how it goes in the comments!

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