Father's Day

Michael Bivins of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe fame has remained loyal, humble and well respected here in Boston. Mike has never forgotten where he came from.

Whenever I think of Father’s Day, many names of great men who have worn the title of ‘Father’ come to mind. I hope they will feel a sense of pride and dignity.  This story is about such a man. His name is Byron Christopher Sumner.

It’s Father’s Day once again. This year like most years, we need our fathers to be upfront and accountable because there is a tide afoot to take away affirmative action and much of the support that has been put in place to help make up for the disparities in education and opportunities that face us all as Black Americans.