b'MALONE . from page 6 FONTENOT.from page 14collaboration among local, state and federal govern- ofConcernedMen,Alphas,Omegas,KappasandNon-Hispanic mixed multi-racial was at 35.8 percent ment agencies, Police Chiefs, community outreachall of the Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities ,and Non-Hispanic Whites was at 22.6 percent.programs,FaithLeaders,educationalinstitutionswho must work together to unravel the hurt, harm,There is no mistake that mental health challenges and extended families.dangerandtraumacausedbyyearsofneglect.continue to rise in the Black community. And Blacks ProgramsthataddressFatherlessnessistheOurFAtherhoodMasterTrainershavethetools,are still not receiving the mental health care treat-only way we can change the paradigms across theknowledge and best practices based on our trans- ment needed, especially Black men.country from Community Violence to Communityformative curriculum and training. Now, we need Peace. Decision makers must diagnose the diseasea national commitment and abundant funding toIhavebeendoingmybesttobringawareness offatherlessnessandrecognizethatthereisanimplementprogramsthataddressFatherlessnessto this. After going through a pandemic and other important role for fatherhood role models, mentors,and that build on the assets needed to transformtrauma the African American community has gone coaches, community leaders, faith leaders and sup- lives in cities across America. through, its definitely something the church needs portive trained women, in our communities. No matter how you look at itFATHERS MATTER!to address, expresses Rev. Fontenot.This must be an Inter-faith effort that builds onWe care about our communities and our families,New Song Church and Ministries is located at 8242 mens groups with experience working with father- and we are here to stay and prepared to build withPecos St, Denver, Co. Sunday worship services are at less youth, such as Cure the Streets, the Alliancehope, trust and resilience. 10 a.m. For more information, call 303-430-8100ADVERTISEYOUR CHURCH HERE! email information to:info@bocnews.com16 MARCH 2022 BOCNEWS.com'