Christopher Persley

About Christopher Persley

Christopher Persley is an at-home father and passionate fatherhood advocate living in New York City with his wife and young daughter. He writes the blog The Brown Gothamite. You can follow him on Twitter at @browngothamite. In addition, Christopher is a freelance educational consultant with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Black History Month Always Worth Celebrating with Your Child

February 1, 2018 by Christopher Persley

Black History Month still means something to me after all these years. When I was a child, February was one […]

Don’t be Thankful for Excess, be Thankful for Freedom to Give, Evolve

November 21, 2017 by Christopher Persley

We don’t properly celebrate service and giving back as much as we should as a society while avoid difficult discussions about our past.

3 Questions Children (and Adults) Should Ask Before Acting

June 20, 2017 by Christopher Persley

Using these three questions creates an opportunity for growth that is essential, and can be helpful in most everyday situations.

Absent Dad Teaches Parenting Lessons You’ll Never Forget

June 5, 2017 by Christopher Persley

When people ask me at this time of year to reflect on what I learned from my absent father, I tend to get a little resentful.

Dad’s 6th Birthday Letter to Daughter Will Make You Misty

May 30, 2017 by Christopher Persley

The love I have for you has changed my life. I am a better human being because of you. For that, I am forever grateful. Happy birthday, 6-year-old.

5 Reasons Your Family Needs to Attend New York Liberty Games

May 18, 2017 by Christopher Persley

If you haven’t been to a New York Liberty game before, we make the case why you shouldn’t miss the best best professional basketball NYC has to offer.