INDIANAPOLIS Brother Thomas X-Williams is an author, educator and public speaker.

But one of his most important jobs is being a father.

His five children range from elementary school age to college.

Sometimes, as fathers and as men, we are seen at the games. The basketball game, the football game. I have daughters who play volleyball and tennis. Were there at sporting events," Williams said.

Williams is trying to shift the narrative.

Hes encouraging his male neighbors to take a more active role in their childs academic journey.

We arent necessarily just here to be the enforcer, to be the security. Were here to also help with the development," he said.

Thats why he held a seminar called Getting MENtally Prepared to Support Our Students on Friday.

Three dozen men RSVPed for the sessi

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