BLOG: OG TOLD ME
Written by Howard School of Communications alum Pendarvis Harshaw, "OG TOLD ME" is a beautiful testament to the real role that black men play in our community. This is the role of educators, motivators, supporters, coaches, fathers to whole neighborhoods. This blog is a tool for youth to connect with the wisdom of their elders in a way that they might not have the foresight to initiate themselves.
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July 1, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Penn:
I am a friend of your mom’s; we met while working at Discover Card in Columbus OH. I know that you dont remember me or know me but you were around 3 yrs old when your mom left Ohio to move to California, and while I know single motherhood is not easy, it was the best thing she could have done at that time.
I knew your dad Penn Sr. He & my ex used to get together & do what they do…so I ended up leaving him because of his addictions to cocaine and heroin…
I married another man in 1992 and we have a child together but I ended leaving him when our child was 4 yrs old because of his addictions and now our son, now 19 yrs old has no idea about who his father is, so I am sharing your blog with him to help him figure out who he is…. and help him to heal & grow.
I am so happy so and very proud of you and thank you so much for this blog; it is very inspiring!