CWT4R CELEBRATES FATHER'S DAY

Can We Talk for REAL

Todd ReSean will join Can WE TALK FOR REAL, co-host Terry Boi and Michelle to discuss his journey to adopt his son Taylen. Todd, a single father would like to motivate more men to adopt and give a child a loving home. He is still in the process but would like to share his hopes and dreams for his son and encourage others to do the same. Todd is slated to return to the stage in the starring role of Roommates, a John Ruffin production. He is currently the vocal arranger and lyricist for the Chicago theater group, Theater47 of which RaSean has worked with productions such as DreamGirl and The Color Purple, He is currently an advocate for LGBT men to become fathers. Roland Leggett will also talk about the importance of lifting up Black fathers in our community, celebrating the difference they make and the ups (like attending daddy/daughter dances) and the downs (like being ditched by his daughter at the daddy/daughter dance). A nationally recognized community activist and movement leader with many years of social justice advocacy experience, his resume includes bringing progressive leadership to several organizations including the ACLU of Detroit, Equality Michigan and Working America. He and his partner, the Rev. Matthew Bode were married in 2014 and are very visible in metro-Detroit’s LGBTQ community. Roland is a leader on many levels both locally and nationally but his most important role is that of Dad. Father’s Day is Sunday June 21,2015. We’ll be celebrating all fathers – adopted, biological, and foster as well as others who step up and step in to this important role in the lives of our children.