Proud Poppas Photo Exhibit

Greetings All,

Proud Poppas United will be launching a Photography essay which will culminate in an exhibition. The photo essay is entitled "Proud Poppas." My scope is to demonstrate images celebrating and encouraging the pride of being an active father. In the minority communities, there is a progressive concern of absentee fathers and the devastating effects of this challenge on our children, our families and community.

HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE

229 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10030

I had the honor to photographing a few fathers, and I asked them the views on fatherhood. What did it mean to them? What were the privileges and benefits of being an active father?

In addition, a video presentation is in development to compliment the photo project, Proud Poppas United and its endeavors. The presentation will have interviews, poetry, imagery and more.

I believe that by displaying these images will not only celebrate fatherhood, but will become contagious and bring other men closer to their children, and instill a permanent presence of existing example within the well-being and development of our children, our families, our communities and our people as a whole.

Thank you for your interest and support!!!

Find out more about "Proud Poppas United"

http://www.proudpoppasunited.com/

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I woke up one morning and noticed the fallen leaves and the beautiful array of colors on the trees on my block. I took a afternoon walk in Prospect Park and brought my camera. This is my kind of weather, I love this weather. Here are a few photos. I hope you like them.

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Here are a few images from the event. The love and the music vibrated the entire park. People young and old dances sung along to every song! It really amazes me to see children who really know the words, ha. Hundreds of look-alikes of all versions of MJ were there in full effect, and what I mean by versions; there were the Beat It Michaels, Thriller Michaels, Billy Jean Michaels, Rock With You Michaels were all there spinning, moonwalking, pointing and toe standing. People came with lifelong MJ memorabilia, birthday balloons, gloves and classic original LPs. You know can't have a bunch of Michaels in one place without having a dance-off!

I hope you enjoy the photos, play some MJ and dance along.