Proud Poppas United, Get Involved!: Events, Conferences and Workshops

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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Proud Poppas United is proud to announce its 2nd annual Father's Day Event. Proud Poppas United hopes to encourage Fathers and their families to come out and become engaged in the day's activities and encourage a tradition of active & responsible fatherhood. There will be plenty of activities for adults and children including morning yoga, organized games and activities for children. Goody bags will also be provided to the first 50 families. (Goody Bag valued at $50!) In addition, there will also be raffle items. Raffle prizes include movie tickets, local business/restaurant vouchers, sports paraphernalia, games & souvenirs. We encourage attendees to bring blankets, yoga mats, snacks, balls, playing cards, toys or other game items. Date: 6/19/2011 Time: 10:30AM-4PM Address: Prospect Park Picnic House, 3rd Street / Prospect Park West Entrance, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Directions: By Public Transportation- • F Train to 7th Avenue station or 15th Street/Prospect Park station. • 2 or 3 Train to Grand Army Plaza; By Car: • From Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges: Take Flatbush Ave. to Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park West exit, to 4th St. • From Verrazano Bridge or BQE: Take BQE to Prospect Expressway, 10th Ave./11th Ave. exit. Make a right onto 10th Ave. Turn right onto 20th Street, and again right on 7th Avenue. Make a right on 3rd St. to Prospect Park West. Cost to Attend: FREE; $5 Donations Welcome. ==========================================================================