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How one Chicago dad is rewriting the narrative of Black fatherhood
Chicago native Sheldon Smith talks with TODAY’s Craig Melvin about how his personal story of becoming a father at age 21 inspired him to start his fatherhood organization, The Dovetail Project. Now in its 12th year, The Dovetail Project has empowered 500 young fathers of color ages 17-24 through its original 12-week fatherhood curriculum.