Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-Il 7th District), in conjunction with a coalition of community organizations, will host the First Fatherhood Initiative Parade and Honor More Than 250 Fathers From all Walks of Life.
*Due to the Covid-19 pandemic quarantine, this event will utilize social distancing and face masks to keep our community safe.
For the past seven years, Congressman Davis and families have visited their loved ones in prison for Father’s Day. That could not be done this year. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing, this year’s Recognition and Reconnection will be a multi-event weekend of recognition, education, and resource sharing to reinforce the message that “Black Fathers Matter”, promote the 2020 Census and voter registration.
Friday, June 19th, 10:00 a.m.-Above and Beyond, 2942 W. Lake St.
Via a secured, closed-circuit video meeting with a panel of community leaders and inmates at Sheridan Correctional Center. Congressman Davis will share a special message of hope, love, and strength posted at the Sheridan facility for inmates to read and share its uplifting message.
Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Press Conference – 141 S. Troy
Father’s Initiative Parade via cars – Kedzie and Fifth Aves. (eastbound) to Mozart Ave. First time ever Fatherhood Initiative Parade. Fathers or representatives with family members join a parade of cars to stop and meet Congressman Davis, receive father’s Congressional certificates, gift bags with face masks, sanitizers and other choice items, and photo ops with Cong. Davis from cars.
Sunday, June 21st
Video produced by community partner George Salter from Above and Beyond shares messages from families and children to their incarcerated fathers. The video will show at all 25 Illinois Department of Corrections adult facilities, and be viewed by more than 46,00 inmates. WHY: To recognize a diverse group of 250 fathers. Congressman Davis will recognize these men from the community who positively affect the lives of children on a daily basis and demonstrate qualities of role models, father figures, and men of valor and strength. These men were all nominated by community members, family members and friends to receive this recognition.
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