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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.

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3 Questions Children (and Adults) Should Ask Before Acting

February 10, 2025 by Christopher Persley

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

Filed Under: National, parenting advice Tagged With: behavior, friendship, growing up, life lessons, tips

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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 […]

Filed Under: NYC, relationships Tagged With: black fathers, Black History Month, Black Lives Matter, ethnicity/race, family history, racism

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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.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: absentee father, black fathers, Father's Day, holidays, life lessons

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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.

Filed Under: NYC, relationships Tagged With: birthday, daughters, letters

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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.

Filed Under: NYC, sports Tagged With: basketball, New York Liberty

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‘School of Rock: The Musical’ Will Melt Your Face with Joy

February 22, 2017 by Christopher Persley

School of Rock: The Musical is a heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining Broadway show based on the 2003 Jack Black film vehicle.

Filed Under: entertainment, NYC Tagged With: Broadway, review, theater

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