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E.N. Joy’s Chocolate Chat
Shannan Harper
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FATHERS MATTER
45 BLACK
Shakir Rashan
My Father’s Wisdom
48 Honoring My Quiet Giant
54 The Joy of Being a
Husband and Father
Pat G’Orge-Walker
Sean Nash
58 Tribute to my Father
59 Excerpt From
The Pleasure’s All Mine
Angela Kay Austin
Naleighna Kai
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Evelyn Palfrey’s
Chocolate Chat
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Editor-in-Chief & President
Naleighna Kai
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Shakir Rashan
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Creative Director & Designer
Shannan Harper Photography
Honoring My Man on
Father’s Day and Everyday Pete Stenberg
DGL Images
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CREDITS
Don’t Take It Personal
Naleighna Kai
Celebrating
The Class of 2017
87 Events & Resources
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