As Father's Day approaches, here is a deep dive into the beautiful but complicated concept of Black fatherhood in the U.S. With stories of pain and joy, strength and vulnerability, Trymaine Lee explores issues important to Black America through the lens of fathers and fatherhood. Special guests include Tracey Martin, father of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown Sr., father of Mike Brown Jr., Jacob Blake, father of Jacob Blake, Jr., actor and filmmaker Mario Van Peebles, and TODAY co-hosts Al Roker and Craig Melvin.
This piece originally appeared on NBC News.