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by Te-Erika Patterson onFebruary 8, 2013
"He had his chance during the first part of their lives to make mistakes, get fired from jobs and figure out his formula for success, and now it's my turn," Te-Erika Patterson says at xoJane of her sons' father in a personal essay about a difficult parenting decision.
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by Lauren Williams onOctober 15, 2010
Most average Americans have seen their bank accounts suffer during the recession, but were single mothers of color hit the hardest?
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November 6, 2009
Single fathers are not glorified babysitters. They are men every bit as worthy of the title of father, and they face a lot more obstacles and prejudices to be good fathers to their children.
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