David Griffin
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WXXI News
In honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, we discuss the importance of having a paternal figure present in a child's life. Studies show that children without a father are four times more likely to grow up in poverty and seven times more likely to end up in prison.
This hour, guest host Racquel Stephen and her panel highlight local fatherhood programs and their mission. Our guests also explain the racial disparities that may affect successful parenting for Black fathers, and they share their own advice and experience.
Our guests:
- Reggie Cox, founder and CEO of the Fatherhood Connection
- Otis Newson, community health worker lead at the Healthy Baby Network
- Deion Williams, participant in the Fatherhood Program at the Healthy Baby Network
- Willie Williams, owner of Ironclad Media; dad; and graduate of the Parent Leadership Training Institute, Cohort 11
- Steven Schulz, M.D., pediatrician and service line division head of ambulatory pediatrics for Rochester Regional Health
