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Cool Dads

Pierce Freelon Is Rewriting The Definition Of Family Music — And Tackling Hard Topics For Kids

ByRyan Britt

This Grammy-nominated dad wants his music to reach everyone but isn’t afraid of tough conversations.

Life

Ibram X. Kendi On Book Bans, How To Use Outrage, And Teaching Antiracism

ByChristian Dashiell

The author of How To Raise An Antiracist discusses his deep frustration with book bans, the evolution of his work, and the most important step parents can take right now.

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Jeffrey Wright Makes Every Role Count

ByCaseen Gaines

Whether he’s working with Wes Anderson, fighting crime with Batman, or offering counsel to his two grown children, Jeffrey Wright takes every job seriously. And he’s not done. Not by a long shot.

The Fatherly Turntable

29 Years Ago, One Game-Changing Album Ushered In A New Era Of Rap Music

ByChristian Dashiell

How Warren G regulated us forever.

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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.