Father's Day BBQ at the White House
On Friday, President Obama hosted a Father's Day Weekend BBQ on the lawn of the White House. In attendance were celebrity fathers, influential fathers from various communities and young men from local schools, all partaking in the festivities and joining in some father's day fun.
President Obama w/ Dwayne Wade, Alonzo Mourning, Etan Thomas & many others at the Father's Day BBQ.
The BBQ followed a Fatherhood and Mentoring Town Hall Meeting in the East Room of the White House in which the President talked about the responsibilities of fathers and young men alike.
It's interesting, and inspiring, to see a man who grew up without a father, make it his mission to not only be there for his children, but also start a national conversation about something that affects a high percentage of families in our communities. From the President's opening remarks:
"For the young people who are here today, I just hope that the message that we're sending out about how important fathers are is something that you will internalize, because all of you are probably going to end up being fathers. And the time is now to start thinking about what that means in terms of responsibilities, what it means to be a man."In continuing the conversation, it's important to reflect on what fatherhood means to you. To me, it isn't simply just "being there." It's being there and doing what is necessary. Providing for, protecting and praying for your family. Your turn: What does fatherhood mean to you? More pics:
The Pres. and Vice Pres. at the Town Hall Meeting. VP Biden telling Pres. Obama: "You're a great president. You're a great dad. And you're really good to be doing this."
The Pres. getting BBQ tips from Chef Extraordinaire, Bobby Flay.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, center, stands with other fathers as they wait for the arrival of President Obama to the Town Hall Mtg.
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I am so proud of the President and for doing this. We need men who are walking the walk to teach or young boys and men. Who better at this time to reach and teach our young people then President Obama. A lot of them voted for him and are looking to him for strength adn guidance. I know that’s a lot to put on one person shoulders but to whom much is given much is required.
May God continue to Bless him, his family and his path
Celeste
very true, Celeste. Who better to educate the next generation of leaders than the President.
and Amen. May him and his family continue to be blessed and guided.
one thing that is so interesting is that the President has introduced us to the different possibilities of what can be done from the White House, things we’ve never really seen before, in any political office really. Within just six months, the current administration has really opened up the house to the people. Looking forward to more of what’s to come.
I am so proud of my President of the Unite States of America. He is a role model for the young men of today. He makes me proud to be an American. May god continue to bless him so he can continue to leaded this country in the right direction.
Vickie