Yesterday, President Barack Obama wrote an amazing essay for Glamour Magazine titled “This Is What a Feminist Looks Like“. This came a few months after his wonderful remarks at the first White House Summit on the ‘United States of Women’. In his essay, he highlighted the importance of the father-daughter relationship in raising young women unafraid to speak up and be the best they can be.
As a parent, helping your kids to rise above these constraints is a constant learning process. Michelle and I have raised our daughters to speak up when they see a double standard or feel unfairly judged based on their gender or race—or when they notice that happening to someone else.
It’s important for them to see role models out in the world who climb to the highest levels of whatever field they choose. And yes, it’s important that their dad is a feminist, because now that’s what they expect of all men.Barack Obama
This inspired us at Zikoko to celebrate the relationship between black fathers and their daughters:
1. Steph Curry and his little fireball, Riley.
2. Benny Harlem and his daughter, Jaxyn, giving us hair goals!
3. AY and his daughter, Michelle.
4. Muhammad Ali and his mini-me, Laila.
5. Kunle Afolayan braiding his daughter, Eyiyemi’s hair.
6. The rapper, The Game, and his adorable little girl.
7. President Muhammadu Buhari and two of his daughters, Zahra and Halimat.
8. Basketmouth and his daughter, Janelle.
9. RMD and his two lovely daughters.
10. Jay Z and his daughter, Blue Ivy.
11. Pastor Tony Rapu and his beautiful daughters, Kene and Uju.
12. Will Smith and his daughter, Willow.
13. President Barack Obama and his oldest daughter, Malia.
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What happens when a group of chatty young Nigerians talk about things they're passionate about? You get Nigerians talk. A show that discusses very familiar struggles for the average Nigerian. From relationship deal breakers to sex education with Nigerian parents to leaving Nigeria, be prepared for a ride.
What happens when a group of chatty young Nigerians talk about things they're passionate about? You get Nigerians talk. A show that discusses very familiar struggles for the average Nigerian. From relationship deal breakers to sex education with Nigerian parents to leaving Nigeria, be prepared for a ride.
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What happens when a group of chatty young Nigerians talk about things they're passionate about? You get Nigerians talk. A show that discusses very familiar struggles for the average Nigerian. From relationship deal breakers to sex education with Nigerian parents to leaving Nigeria, be prepared for a ride.
What happens when a group of chatty young Nigerians talk about things they're passionate about? You get Nigerians talk. A show that discusses very familiar struggles for the average Nigerian. From relationship deal breakers to sex education with Nigerian parents to leaving Nigeria, be prepared for a ride.
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