BALTIMORE — Fathers and father figures gathered at Moravia Park for the Million Father March, an event that brings dads and their kids together at school to show the importance of being part of a child's education.

"I think it's real important for fathers, grandfathers, uncles, anyone to be out with their children in an affair like this. It shows the support from men in the community," said Jamal Moses, who came to be with his granddaughter.

Moses' granddaughter Zeylah had her own priorities during the interview.

"I gotta go play with my friends," Zeylah said.

The Million Father March started with games, a DJ and a chance for fathers to get photos with their kids. Then fathers and their children marched through a line of people cheering them on.

The goal is to foster a sense of commun

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