Philadelphia educator's emotional journey to find his late father

largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Highlights

Alphonso Evans Sr. writes a book about his journey to find the father he never met.
The late father of Evans rests at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Evans' experience inspires him to be a father figure for other children.

Story

Alphonso Evans Sr. never met his father, but his journey to find out about him led him to become a father figure for many children. Raised by his grandparents, he felt the need to understand his past before getting married and starting his own family. Now an assistant superintendent in the Philadelphia School District, he has dedicated his life to mentoring fatherless children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he wrote a book called "Taking the Risk, Meet Your Father" and started a podcast discussing the importance of fathers in children's lives. His book is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Opinions

m6Fya

Jun 14, 2024, 7:10 PM

The important impact fathers leave in the lives of their children is undoubted. Even at this age he still a kid, who needs a dad.

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