the group conversations that we have with regard to
relationships, fatherhood, brotherhood, and life in
general are those I look forward to whenever we have
the chance to do so.
So, to use their alter-ego monikers to protect
the innocent and not-so-innocent: to Mr. Blue, Mr.
Seykou, the Blacksmith, Ryuuza Tatsujin, Mason
deRou, Grey Wolfe, Sir Guy, and Mr. Obsidian, I count
myself blessed to have such esteemed gentlemen in my
circle. You have done, and continue to do, the work
needed as Black men and Black fathers, whether the
spotlight is on or not.
I salute you all. Consider this my attempt to
shine the spotlight on you in my own unique way.
Fathers matter. Black fathers matter, too.
Shakir Rashaan is the author of In Service to the Senator and the national bestselling Nubian Underworld
and Kink, P.I. Series. He is also developing projects under the pen name PK Rashaan. You can find out more
about Rashaan at www.ShakirRashaan.com.
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