Thursday Conversation: Leadership

Face it — Father’s Day seems more of a made-up holiday than anything else. Yet, serious issues around fatherhood would seem to demand as much societal attention as the annual scramble to acquire gifts for the old man. With Father’s Day three days away, we offer an essay from an Atlanta activist who works closely with young black men to ensure success at bringing up children. The second essay gives an update on the growing cityhood movement in south DeKalb County.

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Rick Badie

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