Wise words from dad: The lasting impact of fatherly advice

By AFRO Intern Team This week the AFRO Intern Team conducted interviews with Black men on the best piece of advice that their fathers and mentors have given them. Community members spoke on the importance of having a father figure in their lives, and how they instilled morals and life skills to help them thrive.“When I’m in a tough situation and it’s hard for me to focus on the task at hand, my father always told me to make sure you keep your mind on the big picture. Don’t get distracted by parties. He always told me to think about my actions before I take them. Having that relationship- a man to man relationship–was much needed. If it’s just the mother, that’s cool- but it’s different when you have a father to teach you things because you’re both males.”Kenyon Garnette Jr.,18 (left)Baltimore nativeBGE InternKenyon Garnette Jr. (left) and Kavon Gambrill (right). (AFRO photo)“My father has always told me there is no limit to my success. He always said don’t ever settle for less and when you think you’ve done enough- do more. He’s always told me to put myself first- nobody is going to help you. Do what’s best for...