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Fatherhood

This Is What It’s Like To Raise A Son From Behind Bars

ByCoss Marte

Coss Marte was running a multimillion-dollar drug delivery racket in New York City one day. The next, he was raising his son from prison.

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LeVar Burton Looks To The Next Generation

ByRyan Britt

The storied actor and educator brings it all full circle in his latest role as an onscreen father to his real-life daughter.

Inequity

Study: Wealthiest Black Moms More Likely To Die In Childbirth Than Poorest White Moms

ByHaley Weiss

Even the wealthiest Black women can’t escape the effects of structural racism.

Identity

My Son Is Latino, Black, White, And Mixed. He Doesn't Have To Choose.

ByMike Diago

I hope the world lets him be himself.

Dad Special

How A Michelin-Starred Chef Makes Roast Chicken For His Daughter

ByMike Diago

Acclaimed Puerto Rican chef Juan José Cuevas keeps things simple at home with this ultra-comforting meal.

The Dad Special

This Mole Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Is Sure To Become A Family Favorite

ByMike Diago

Chef Oscar Padilla’s recipe is time-consuming, but boy is the end result worth it.

Cool Dads

Anthony Q. Farrell On Diverse Family Comedies, '90s Nostalgia and Why 'The Office' Will Never Die

ByRyan Britt

The multi-talented former Office writer talks to Fatherly about family sitcoms, ‘90s nostalgia, and why people will never get over Jim and Pam.

The Dad Special

You’ll Want To Make Chef Luis Guevara Salgado’s Caldo Tlalpeño Again And Again

ByChef Luis Guevara Salgado and Mike Diago

The chicken and rice soup hits all the right notes.

Parenting
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6 Common Myths About Race and Children

ByFatherly
The Dad Special

Chef Scotty Scott’s New-School Red Beans and Rice

ByChristian Dashiell

In his debut cookbook, Scott remixes soul food standards and reinvents traditional Southern cooking in the process.

Life
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This Coffee And Berbere Ribeye Is How One Dad Honors His Daughter’s Ethiopian Heritage

ByChristian Dashiell

Two authentic kitchen staples bring a special warmth to steak night.

Cool Parents

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union Have Some Advice for Parents of Trans Kids

ByDonna Freydkin

"Parents like to talk. We’ve taken the approach of let’s close our mouths and let’s watch."

Life

Paid Leave Is the Workplace Equalizer That Americans Deserve

ByLizzy Francis

America lags behind, well, everyone when it comes to paid leave policy. The result? A cycle of socio-economic and racial discrimination goes on and on.

Entertainment

Denzel Washington Has a Warning For Parents: “You’re Never Done”

ByDonna Freydkin

The Oscar-winner talks 'Macbeth,' why parenting never ends, and the thin line between comedy and tragedy.

Entertainment

Kerry Washington On ‘The Prom’ and What ‘Scandal’ Taught Her About Power

ByDonna Freydkin

The superstar talks about getting real with her young children about the election, learning from previous roles, and giving Meryl Streep some grief.

Entertainment

Karamo Brown on ‘Queer Eye’, Mental Health, and His New Children’s Book

ByLizzy Francis

The star is busier — and happier — than he's ever been. And he's full of great advice.