I never felt the need to introduce all the obstacles in my past when I say, 'Hello, my name is Nate.' But at the same time, I've never hidden from it. Nate Parker felthavehide Change image and share on social
My father passed away when I was very young, so I was head of household for a very long time. Whether it came to cooking food or having to braid hair to get kids out of the door for school, I've been one that has - with the help of my mother - has been a father figure for a lot of young ladies. Nate Parker braidcookdoor share on social
Women have been such an important part of my life. I try, every day, to be a better father to my daughters and a better husband. Nate Parker daughterdayfather Change image and share on social
Sadly, black people disassociate ourselves from the things which make us who we are, identifying them as lesser, or inferior. It's a form of self hate. So, with reckless abandon, we strive to be like the majority. Nate Parker abandonblackdisassociate share on social
So often, when we don't have people that can be representative or symbolic of leadership and of faith, of purpose, in that absence we become bitter and resentful. Nate Parker absencebitterfaith Change image and share on social
The American dream is more about opportunity than anything else. Nate Parker americandreamopportunity Change image and share on social
Let me be the first to say I can't remember ever having a conversation about the definition of consent when I was a kid. I knew that 'no' meant 'no,' but that's it. Nate Parker consentconversationdefinition Change image and share on social
I coach a high school wrestling team and a middle school team. I consider myself a coach and an activist, so I'm really involved in the community. Nate Parker activistcoachcommunity Change image and share on social
I think, at some point, we have to be followers of Christ - not followers of White Christ, or any other color Christ, for that matter. Nate Parker christcolorfollower Change image and share on social
Leadership is one of the things I really strive to excel in in my life. Nate Parker excelleadershiplife Change image and share on social