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These are the principles that were instilled in me, not by my father per se because he wasn't in my life, but by people who, throughout my life, were brought to me to instill something more inside of me. So through all of that I've learned the main function of a man is not to feel as if you have to be perfect, but you do have be present in somebody's life. And so I look to teach that.
Hello. My name is Phil Black. I'm from Highland Park, Michigan. Graduated from Highland Park High School back in 1995.
My story is pretty colorful and as a matter of fact I have a lot of different stories that have shaped my life. One very significant, back in 1997 in fact September 27th 1997, I was shot in the face at point blank range. And that experience really redirected my life. It helped me to reevaluate what I wanted to do.
So what I do now is, I look to work with young men between the ages of 11 to 18. I have a program called the Manhood Project where I look to teach them the principles of manhood that I've identified that have helped me. Which are to learn how to love, learn how to respect, be courageous, provide for your family and for your community and to protect all of the above.
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