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By Celeste Polanco ·Updated June 14, 2024

Fathers play an essential role in a daughter’s life. Everything she will learn about men, love, and self-worth will come from her first love – her dad. Dads do their best to protect their little girls and guide them through the challenging realities of the world. That young girl who was once in her father’s arms will eventually blossom into a young woman navigating relationships, careers, and beauty standards. 

Conversely, men play a significant role in beauty standards – Praising particular physical attributes more than others, like hair texture, skin tone, and even body type. As these men become fathers to daughters, their views on beauty as they know it have been changed forever. Their definition of beauty that was once physical has now been >Pastor Leon Scoggins is a passionate father and leader within his community. He is currently raising two daughters, ages two and one week old. Before becoming a father, Scoggins saw beauty standards according to the culture, “As a youngster, I viewed beauty in the eyes of materialistic things and outward appearances instead of on the inside,” says Scoggins. Fatherhood has drastically changed Scoggin’s views on beauty standards. He has now made it a priority to uplift his toddler by praising her internal and natural beauty. Still, particular beauty standards worry Scoggins as a father. “I am concerned for the things we glamorize in our culture like BBLs,” says Scoggins.   

The Brazilian Butt Lift is a cosmetic surgery that enhances a woman’s body shape to create an hourglass figure overnight. While these surgeries are pretty popular, they are also extremely dangerous and have claimed the lives of many women. Jacky Oh, an influencer and mother, lost her life after undergoing a “mommy makeover surgery.” This is just one of many who have lost their lives due to the pressures of body standards. The sad reality is these women are someone’s daughter who once loved them just as they are. Scoggins continues to pour into his daughters, hoping they won’t succumb to the same pressures. Scoggin says, “We must affirm our daughters; it’s our most important job.” 

“Growing up with a mom and sister gave me an early insight on beauty standards,” Says Mikhail Gittens, a proud girl dad and personal development expert. Gittens explains that his mother and sister were into natural beauty growing up. This helped him have more em>study on Barbie shared that the famous doll can negatively affect the body and physical appearance, causing low self-esteem. Gittens says, “I now ensure she has all different types of dolls to show her diversity is important and beautiful.” Toys with different skin tones and hair textures can positively impact the self-esteem and worth of little girls of color. 

Natural beauty is a true 90s staple taken over by Gen Z. Beauty looks like the “clean girl aesthetic” and “glass makeup routine” have encouraged enhancing natural beauty features. For Aaron Ennis, natural beauty was once a more straightforward concept. “I grew up with a mom and sister who kept things simple. They washed their face and weren’t into makeup. This helped me embrace people for who they are,” says Ennis. He’s kept the teachings of his mother and sister and is actively pouring them into his daughters. “I want my daughters to know they are beautiful as they are; they don’t need any extra stuff.” 

Ennis’s family page shows him lovingly embracing his role as a girl dad. He can be seen doing skincare and other beauty routines with his daughters. Beauty standards can be challenging for young girls; however, Ennis doesn’t think all standards are harmful. He says, “I love that my 17-year-old is into skincare. Growing up, I struggled with acne. Seeing my daughter care for her skin is a way of embracing her natural beauty.”

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The second season of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Lucasfilm’s original animated series, will debut on Disney+ and Disney Jr. on Wednesday, August 14, with the second half of the season coming early 2025. In addition, a series of shorts from Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Season 2 will debut on Disney Jr. and Disney+ on August 2.    

Set 200 years before The Phantom Menace, during the High Republic era, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures follows Jedi younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way.

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Season 2 follows the younglings as they continue their training and embark on even bigger missions across the galaxy. Helping to lead the younglings on these missions is Master Zia’s new Padawan, Wes Vinik, and his astromech R0-M1. As they continue their training and grow in the ways of the Force, the young Jedi will travel to new planets with new and old friends and encounter adversaries like The Ganguls, who are growing in their pirate ranks…

Produced by Lucasfilm in collaboration with Wild Canary for Disney+ and Disney Jr., Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures is executive produced by Lucasfilm’s James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, and Josh Rimes. Michael Olson is showrunner and executive producer; Elliot M. Bour is Supervising director and Co-Executive Producer; and Lamont Magee is consulting producer. Production services by Icon Creative.

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures stars JeCobi Swain as Kai Brightstar, Juliet Donenfeld as Lys Solay, Dee Bradley Baker as Nubs, Emma Berman as Nash Durango, Trey Murphy as Taborr/Cyrus Vuundir, Nasim Pedrad as Master Zia Zanna, Gunnar Sizemore as Wes Vinik, and Piotr Michael as Master Yoda.

Plus, a new 2D-animated digital series entitled “Fun with Nubs” is now available on StarWarsKids.com and Youtube.com/StarWarsKids. The series follows the comedic misadventures of Nubs and RJ-83, as they take on tasks across Tenoo.

Premieres Wed Aug 14th.

Originally Published June 15, 2019.

As Father’s Day quickly approaches, many of us are wondering what gift to get dad this year. Barbecue grills, TVs, and golf clubs are great, but sometimes all it takes is a message of appreciation, straight from the heart. While you can purchase a really cool gift there are other ways to honor fathers and father figures.

These Father’s Day gift ideas are some creative ways to honor dad.

Use your phone to film a short documentary

Ask siblings, kids, and extended family members to share their favorite stories and the best advice they’ve ever received from dad.

Host a Father’s Day Cook-off

Invite family and friends over to recreate some or your dad’s favorite meals. Of course, dad is the judge and chooses the winner.

Create a customized coffee table book

Include family events such as weddings, graduations, and father-daughter-son moments from your childhood.

Sign Dad up for a class

If he’s been talking about learning how to fly a helicopter or paint, find a class and sign him up.

Write a short personal essay or poem

Talk about key events in your childhood or the influence your dad has had on your life—e.g., “10 Life Lessons I Learned From Dad.”

Build something

Whether it’s a birdhouse, shed, or backyard deck, if your dad loves spending his free time making things, these are all great bonding experiences.

Make a playlist

Pick some of dad’s favorite songs and create a playlist for him. As an added touch, include a few songs that remind you of him and save them to a USB flash drive.

Volunteer in the community

While honoring your dad on Fathers Day, donate your time to helping others who are less fortunate.

Plan a Father’s Day Olympics

If your dad loves sports, a day of competitive activities, such as swimming, a relay race, or even basketball, will make his day.

Spend quality time

Nothing beats quality time with family. Whether it’s spending the day watching movies or barbecuing in the backyard, the memories you’ll make are priceless!

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Father’s Day is here! Have you purchased a gift for the dad in your life? Don’t worry, BLACK ENTERPRISE has you covered. Let your dad know just how much he means to you with these five last-minute gift ideas that are sure to delight the daddies.

Tumi Delta Lock ID wallet 

Priced at $135, this classic sleek wallet is made from soft full-grain leather with six card slots, one currency slot, and three slip pockets. The Tumi ID lock technology will help to protect your dad’s credit cards from electric theft. Add a customized printed gift card at no extra charge, and for an extra $5, Nordstrom will take care of the gift wrapping for you. You can order online for fast in-store pick-up. 

An E-gift card from Omaha Steaks

Treat your dad to a gourmet experience with an Omaha Steaks gift card. This card offers access to a world of premium steaks, seafood, and poultry. Whether he is a skilled grill master or a food enthusiast, he will appreciate the quality and flavor that Omaha Steaks is known for. Visit its website to purchase. 

The Bevel Electric Shaver 

This Black-owned shaver is a fan favorite. The patented technology is designed especially for Black skin and helps to reduce the risk of those pesky in-grown hairs. Bevel’s auto-sensing technology adapts to the user’s hair density, which allows it to capture more hairs in every shave. 

Priced at $109.95, this waterproof shaver will make your dad’s day. Purchase here. 

Pininfarina Senso Hybrid Smartwatch

A classic design with modern technology, this analog watch comes with a digital display that tracks heart rate, steps, and calories. It also comes with a compass and GPS tracking. This is a perfect gift for active dads. Priced at $399, the smartwatch is compatible with Android devices. Purchase the Pininfarina Smartwatch on Amazon for fast delivery.

Concert Tickets 

It’s music festival season; this is a perfect time to make meaningful memories with your music-loving Papa. Dance the night away in Vegas with New Edition or catch the legendary O’Jays on the group’s final tour. 

Here’s to celebrating the wonderful fathers who enrich our lives with their support and unwavering love. Cheers to you, Pops.

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