BREATHE — 💨💨💨
Imagine being gifted a vision no one else could see. Imagine chasing it while questioning every step, knowing your family is counting on you to make the right move.
I took that first breath—and I followed where God was leading me. Vulnerability, humility, and consistency became my compass through adversity. This community means everything to me. And in the moments when I didn’t think I had anything left to give, it was you who poured back into me.
If you’ve ever heard me speak about my “why,” you know that CoolxDad is more than an organization—it’s a vessel. A path to discovering your fullest potential. I’ve lived it, and I’ve watched countless men find themselves through it. We never built this for handouts or categories. We built it so our stories could be seen, felt, and heard—in real-time.
We’ve been doing the work. And the ones who walk with us? They live it every day.
This next chapter of CoolxDad is here. And if you’re just arriving to the party—we saved you a seat. Our new headquarters was designed with intention, built to deliver excellence, and rooted in impact.
Through our programs, events, and membership—prepare to witness transformation. Not just for fathers. For our families, for our neighborhoods, and for our city.
Thank you, Houston, for receiving us. We’re just getting started.
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CoolxDad. This ain’t something you can just put into words. It’s a feeling. A presence. An energy you have to witness to really understand.
Six years deep in community, culture, and commitment to uplifting father-figures. Six years of showing up, building brothers, pouring into families, and creating spaces where we’re seen, heard, and valued.
And we’re just getting started.
Here’s to 6 years of impact. Here's to a lifetime of legacy.
See you on June 20th at our Evening In Real-Time event!! RSVP with link in our bio.
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CoolxFamily over everything!!
We’ve always understood one thing. If we don’t take care of ours, nobody will.
That mindset isn’t new… it’s how we built this. Every move, every drop, every moment rooted in showing up for our people and creating something that feels like us.
So this one right here? It’s more than a release. It’s an invitation.
For those who’ve been tapped in… and for those who are just now finding their way, welcome to the family!!
Desert Storm Strapbacks | out now.
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You are cordially invited to An Evening In Real-Time.
🎟️ FIRST 10 fathers tagged in the comments will be entered for a chance to win TWO FREE tickets to An Evening In Real-Time.
$50 early bird pricing ends Memorial Day weekend.
🥂 Open bar
🍽️ Free food
🎶 Good music + good people
🕺🏾 Celebration, networking, and community all in one room
📍 Sunset Coffee Building
🗓️ 7PM–12AM
Tag a father who deserves a night out and grab your tickets now with the link in our bio.
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Six years ago, Kevin Barnett (@mrkb__ ) started CoolxDad (@coolxdad ) out of a pandemic, a moment of national grief, and a simple question about what meaningful change could look like from the inside out.
What began as a conversation between fathers has grown into a brick-and-mortar space in Houston’s East River development, a nonprofit that operates like a brand, and a community that feels — by design — like a cookout at your cousin’s house.
. Read the full story by DeVaughn Douglas (@drdougla ), Forward Times Cultural Writer, and view the full photo gallery by William Isaac ( @william.isc ) on the front cover of this week’s edition of the Forward Times or via the link in our bio.
Forward Fam — who in your life has shown up as a father figure, whether or not they had the official title?
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I would Love to SAVE you from the barbershop hop and mediocre experiences. As your barber, giving you consistently great haircuts is Mandatory 🫡🔪Our real objective is to welcome you in or @coolxdad ecosystem that supports, inspires and reinvest into our community. We’re creating something really special here and invite you to Follow CxD to #SeeUsInRealTime
Beyond Mother’s Day.
A conversation with Unique Simmons on motherhood, community, and showing up for people in real time.
Read the full story through our newsletter.
Congratulations to Quez from @touchingsolesinc_ on being nominated for the Heart Award at An Evening In Real-Time.
We want you to celebrate with us and support by getting a ticket. Big shoutout to Quez for the amazing work he's doing in the community with the youth
Join us for a full experience:
🥂 Open bar
🍽️ Free food
🎶 Good music + good people
A real night out celebrating community leaders and father-figures
📍 Sunset Coffee Building
🗓️ 7PM–12AM
Get your tickets now with the link in bio and come celebrate with us at An Evening In Real-Time.
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Congratulations to Yancey from ZFT Run Club on being nominated for the Heart Award at An Evening In Real-Time.
If you’ve ever been impacted by the energy, leadership, and community he’s poured into the city, this is the night to pull up and show support.
Join us for a full experience:
🥂 Open bar
🍽️ Free food
🎶 Good music + good people
🕺🏾 A real night out celebrating community leaders and father-figures
📍 Sunset Coffee Building
🗓️ 7PM–12AM
Get your tickets now with the link in bio and come celebrate with us at An Evening In Real-Time.
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🫵🏾 USTARR
Today we're giving our sister her flowers in REAL-TIME.
@therealustarr we love you sis. For everything U are... everything U represent... every single day U show up, we love you more each time.
Thank you for loving us too. Happy Mother's Day, a little early... from your brothers.
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