Proud Poppas at the Harlem Arts Alliance
By: Tahnia Belle
Continuing the spirit of Father’s Day, The Proud Poppas Photo Project, showcased by the Harlem Arts Alliance opened on June 24th and will be an ongoing public exhibit through September 9th, 2011. The photo essay project features images of proud fathers and their children accompanied by their reflections and thoughts on fatherhood.
The collection is the work of Tyrone Z. McCants, photographer, entrepreneur and founder of Proud Poppas United, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting and celebrating active fatherhood. A proud poppa of four, McCants in addition to running Zire Photography and Graphics, started Proud Poppas United with a vision of encouraging strong father and child relationships as a positive counter to fatherless home statistics. The photo collection is an expression of the work and mission of Proud Poppas United and is a refreshing exhibit for families.
The Proud Poppas Photo Project is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Prints are available for purchase to support the future work of Proud Poppas United including a video documentary, men’s health seminar, back-to-school drives, teenage father support workshops and mentoring programs.
Proud Poppas United 2nd Annual Father's Day Event, June 2011
For more information on The Proud Poppas Photo Project and the Proud Poppas United organization, visit www.proudpoppasunited.com.
Harlem Arts Alliance
229 West 135th Street
New York, NY 10030
Tahnia Belle
Born in Queens, living in a Harlem state of mind, Tahnia Belle is a social entrepreneur and freelance writer. Tahnia’s passion for supporting good work and love of creativity led her to co-found SunnEvents and Consulting, a Harlem based event planning and nonprofit consulting company dedicated to producing events and managing projects that reflect positivity, creativity and community. www.sunnevents.com
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My friend was just telling me about this exhibit! I’m going to take my brother and his four children to see it. The older son would appreciate it. He’s really into art.
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Sounds like a wonderful exhibition right in our neighborhood! We will have to definitely stop by to see McCants’ work this summer.