Michael E. Connor is a Professor, in the PsyD Program at Alliant International University. He received his PhD from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. His research interests include the psychological well-being of African American males, maintaining and improving relationships with children, and exercise and sport psychology.Joseph L. White is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine. In 1968, DR. White helped found the Association of Black Psychologists. He received his PhD in clinical psychology at Michigan State University. In 1994 he received a Citation of Achievement in Psychology and Community Service from President Bill Clinton. Dr. White has worked as a psychologist for several hospitals and clinics in California and he has served as a consultant for school districts, universities, private organizations, drug prevention programs, and government agencies.

"An important contribution to the true image of black fathers in America... I enthusiastically endorse this book... It provides a broad integrated perspective that combines relevant theory and research... I am certain that it will be used in many college and university courses." - Robert L. Williams, Washington University, USA"Connor and White capture eloquently the struggles, triumphs, hopes and dreams of African American men. ... The focus on personal narratives is clearly a strength… [It is] a good text for... courses examining the… family and/or cross-cultural courses." - Daryl M. Rowe, Pepperdine University, USA"The narratives presented are extremely poignant. They tell important stories from personal [and] positive perspectives on fathering in black communities... The book would be useful to social service providers, policy makers, clergy and lay staff within the faith-based community, and counselors in private practice [and] as a supplementary text to courses such as... Fathering, Families and Family Planning, Parenting, [and] Men and Masculinity." - Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda, New York University, USA"Both a resource for my multicultural issues classes as well as ... in clinical and counseling practicum supervision for graduates working with black … fathers ... [this book] provides ... possible interventions strengthening black fathers’ participation in education, the family, and community." - Anderson J. Franklin, Boston College, USA

• Part I: Impact of Father Engagement. Connor, African Descended Fathers: Historical Considerations. Hoskins, Fatherhood Through My Eyes. Jenkins-Monroe, Daddy’s Baby Girl: The Overlooked Story of Reappearing Fathers. Cunningham, Toward an African American Agenda: Restoring the African American Family and Community. Rentie, Debunking the Myth: Understanding Fathering in the Black Community. Mandara, Murray, Joyner, Fathers’ Absence on Adolescent’s Gender Role Development. Allen, Finding Yourself When You’re Not at Home. Part II: Father Stories. Palmer, Man-to-Boy Becoming Man-to-Man: A Son’s Perspective. Toldson, Birthright: Anecdotes of Fatherhood, Race and Redemption. Cokley, Black Fatherhood: Reflections, Challenges and Lessons Learned. Rosier, Black Man Defined: A Boy With a Purpose Becomes a Man When The Purpose is Fulfilled. Tucker, Making Room for Black Men to Father and Mentor. Part III: Thoughts and Reflections. Green, Fatherhood Love. Allen, Rosier, Tucker, Strategies for Therapeutic Success With African American Males. Ahadi, Mandy, Afrikan-Centered Fathering and the Afrikan-Centered Paradigm. Connor, Where From Here – Answers Are in the Community.

Michael E. Connor is a Professor, in the PsyD Program at Alliant International University. He received his PhD from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. His research interests include the psychological well-being of African American males, maintaining and improving relationships with children, and exercise and sport psychology.Joseph L. White is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine. In 1968, DR. White helped found the Association of Black Psychologists. He received his PhD in clinical psychology at Michigan State University. In 1994 he received a Citation of Achievement in Psychology and Community Service from President Bill Clinton. Dr. White has worked as a psychologist for several hospitals and clinics in California and he has served as a consultant for school districts, universities, private organizations, drug prevention programs, and government agencies.

"An important contribution to the true image of black fathers in America... I enthusiastically endorse this book... It provides a broad integrated perspective that combines relevant theory and research... I am certain that it will be used in many college and university courses." - Robert L. Williams, Washington University, USA"Connor and White capture eloquently the struggles, triumphs, hopes and dreams of African American men. ... The focus on personal narratives is clearly a strength… [It is] a good text for... courses examining the… family and/or cross-cultural courses." - Daryl M. Rowe, Pepperdine University, USA"The narratives presented are extremely poignant. They tell important stories from personal [and] positive perspectives on fathering in black communities... The book would be useful to social service providers, policy makers, clergy and lay staff within the faith-based community, and counselors in private practice [and] as a supplementary text to courses such as... Fathering, Families and Family Planning, Parenting, [and] Men and Masculinity." - Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda, New York University, USA"Both a resource for my multicultural issues classes as well as ... in clinical and counseling practicum supervision for graduates working with black … fathers ... [this book] provides ... possible interventions strengthening black fathers’ participation in education, the family, and community." - Anderson J. Franklin, Boston College, USA

• Part I: Impact of Father Engagement. Connor, African Descended Fathers: Historical Considerations. Hoskins, Fatherhood Through My Eyes. Jenkins-Monroe, Daddy’s Baby Girl: The Overlooked Story of Reappearing Fathers. Cunningham, Toward an African American Agenda: Restoring the African American Family and Community. Rentie, Debunking the Myth: Understanding Fathering in the Black Community. Mandara, Murray, Joyner, Fathers’ Absence on Adolescent’s Gender Role Development. Allen, Finding Yourself When You’re Not at Home. Part II: Father Stories. Palmer, Man-to-Boy Becoming Man-to-Man: A Son’s Perspective. Toldson, Birthright: Anecdotes of Fatherhood, Race and Redemption. Cokley, Black Fatherhood: Reflections, Challenges and Lessons Learned. Rosier, Black Man Defined: A Boy With a Purpose Becomes a Man When The Purpose is Fulfilled. Tucker, Making Room for Black Men to Father and Mentor. Part III: Thoughts and Reflections. Green, Fatherhood Love. Allen, Rosier, Tucker, Strategies for Therapeutic Success With African American Males. Ahadi, Mandy, Afrikan-Centered Fathering and the Afrikan-Centered Paradigm. Connor, Where From Here – Answers Are in the Community.

Michael E. Connor is a Professor, in the PsyD Program at Alliant International University. He received his PhD from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. His research interests include the psychological well-being of African American males, maintaining and improving relationships with children, and exercise and sport psychology.Joseph L. White is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine. In 1968, DR. White helped found the Association of Black Psychologists. He received his PhD in clinical psychology at Michigan State University. In 1994 he received a Citation of Achievement in Psychology and Community Service from President Bill Clinton. Dr. White has worked as a psychologist for several hospitals and clinics in California and he has served as a consultant for school districts, universities, private organizations, drug prevention programs, and government agencies.

"An important contribution to the true image of black fathers in America... I enthusiastically endorse this book... It provides a broad integrated perspective that combines relevant theory and research... I am certain that it will be used in many college and university courses." - Robert L. Williams, Washington University, USA"Connor and White capture eloquently the struggles, triumphs, hopes and dreams of African American men. ... The focus on personal narratives is clearly a strength… [It is] a good text for... courses examining the… family and/or cross-cultural courses." - Daryl M. Rowe, Pepperdine University, USA"The narratives presented are extremely poignant. They tell important stories from personal [and] positive perspectives on fathering in black communities... The book would be useful to social service providers, policy makers, clergy and lay staff within the faith-based community, and counselors in private practice [and] as a supplementary text to courses such as... Fathering, Families and Family Planning, Parenting, [and] Men and Masculinity." - Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda, New York University, USA"Both a resource for my multicultural issues classes as well as ... in clinical and counseling practicum supervision for graduates working with black … fathers ... [this book] provides ... possible interventions strengthening black fathers’ participation in education, the family, and community." - Anderson J. Franklin, Boston College, USA

• Part I: Impact of Father Engagement. Connor, African Descended Fathers: Historical Considerations. Hoskins, Fatherhood Through My Eyes. Jenkins-Monroe, Daddy’s Baby Girl: The Overlooked Story of Reappearing Fathers. Cunningham, Toward an African American Agenda: Restoring the African American Family and Community. Rentie, Debunking the Myth: Understanding Fathering in the Black Community. Mandara, Murray, Joyner, Fathers’ Absence on Adolescent’s Gender Role Development. Allen, Finding Yourself When You’re Not at Home. Part II: Father Stories. Palmer, Man-to-Boy Becoming Man-to-Man: A Son’s Perspective. Toldson, Birthright: Anecdotes of Fatherhood, Race and Redemption. Cokley, Black Fatherhood: Reflections, Challenges and Lessons Learned. Rosier, Black Man Defined: A Boy With a Purpose Becomes a Man When The Purpose is Fulfilled. Tucker, Making Room for Black Men to Father and Mentor. Part III: Thoughts and Reflections. Green, Fatherhood Love. Allen, Rosier, Tucker, Strategies for Therapeutic Success With African American Males. Ahadi, Mandy, Afrikan-Centered Fathering and the Afrikan-Centered Paradigm. Connor, Where From Here – Answers Are in the Community.