Real Dads Network and Proud Poppa Magazine Presents Second Annual Daddy Daughter Valentine's Dance (February 7, 2009)

Real Dads Network & Proup Poppa Magazine - Daddy Daughter Valentine\'s Dance

2009-01-14 22:29:56 - New York - The Real Dads Network and Proud Poppa Magazine is gearing up for the second annual Daddy Daughter Valentine's Dance. This year's event will be held Saturday, February 7, 2009 for fathers and their daughters at Landmark on the Park, 160 Central Park West, N.Y. from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Last year's extravaganza held on Valentine's weekend received an outpouring of support from fathers throughout the tri-state area who filled the venue near capacity with their daughters adorned in beautiful dresses. The Daddy Daughter Valentine's Dance truly captured the essence of that special bond fathers and daughters share, and served to reinforce the mission of those fathers who are committed to strengthening relationships with their children and the family unit as a whole. Special guests included: child-star Aleisha Allen of Are We There Yet and sequel Are We Done Yet; author Rachel Vassel of Daughters of Men: Portraits of African American Women and Their Fathers; on-air radio personality Jeff Foxx- 98.7 KISS FM (WRKS-FM) veteran & the Jeff Foxx band; and spoken-word child poet Autum Ashanté.

New York, NY-The Real Dads Network and Proud Poppa Magazine presents the second annual Daddy Daughter Valentine's Dance. This extravaganza will be held Saturday, February 7, 2009 for fathers and their daughters at Landmark on the Park, 160 Central Park West, N.Y. from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Last year's extravaganza held on Valentine's weekend received an outpouring of support from fathers throughout the tri-state area who filled the venue near capacity with their daughters adorned in beautiful dresses. The Daddy Daughter Valentine's Dance truly captured the essence of that special bond fathers and daughters share, and served to reinforce the mission of those fathers who are committed to strengthening relationships with their children and the family unit as a whole. Special guests included: child-star Aleisha Allen of Are We There Yet and sequel Are We Done Yet; author Rachel Vassel of Daughters of Men: Portraits of African American Women and Their Fathers; on-air radio personality Jeff Foxx- 98.7 KISS FM (WRKS-FM) veteran & the Jeff Foxx band; and spoken-word child poet Autum Ashanté.

'As the primary male role model, fathers influence their daughters in profound ways-from how they see themselves, to what they come to expect from men, and the world at large,' states Derek Phillips, founder & executive director of Real Dads Network. 'In short, a daughter's self-concept as a female is largely shaped by this early relationship and fathers play an important role.'
At this year's event, real dads and proud poppas can show off their little princesses for a semi-formal evening of dining, dancing, karaoke, games and not to be missed fun. This event promises to be one of memorable proportions.

The Real Dads Network and Proud Poppa Magazine are committed to Making Connections One Dad at a Time by helping to strengthen and re-build families, promote active and necessary participation of dads in their children's lives, and most of all vocalize the fact these fathers are truly 'accounted for and present.'

Founded in 2005 by Derek Phillips, the Real Dads Network is an outgrowth of the award-winning documentary Real Dads-Black Men on Fatherhood, narrated by the legendary late Ossie Davis. It is an organization that is committed to strengthening the institution of Black Fatherhood by promoting positive images and connecting men with resources designed to empower them. A veteran community organizer and fatherhood activist, Phillips has been instrumental in the Black Fatherhood Summit, as well as featured on a number of other agenda-focused forums like BET's 'Black Men the Truth.' He frequently facilitates workshops, conferences and summits to discuss men taking responsibility in their communities.

Salahadeen Betts serves as publisher and creative director of Proud Poppa Magazine, an affirming publication that offers real-talk insight into health, wellness and wealth to dads determined to make a difference in the lives of their children. Proud Poppa is more than just a magazine - it's a movement. Filled with empowerment strategies and living principles, it is a how-to resource for families to compare and share meaningful information to train up the next generation.

Get your tickets for the 2009 Daddy Daughter Valentine's Dance now! For information, call 212-875-7725 or 908-672-0472. Email dphillips@realdadsnetwork.com or visit www.realdadsnetwork.com.