This book offers a broader, more positive picture of African American fathers. Featuring case studies of African-descended fathers, this edited volume brings to life the achievements and challenges of being black fathers in America.

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.