Written by Written by Alphonso Reyes as told to M.S. Sheffield
Merriam Webster defines a “father” as a male parent or a man who begets a child.
For this Father’s Day, BET.com wants to share the stories of three different father relationships, in their own words, to provide a more expanded view of modern-day Black Reyes, 38, was born in Milwaukee and now lives in the Bronx, New York with his 7-year-old son, Christopher.
In his own words, Alphonso Reyes explains how grief has actually helped to strengthen his relationship with his son.
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Melvin, Christopher and Alphonso Reyes
Courtesy of Alphonso Reyes
I take the meaning of fatherhood quite seriously.
Alphonso Reyes and his son, Christopher.
