When Kevin Grove describes his 10-year-old daughter, Kyndal, the gleam of admiration in his eyes is as powerful as his glowing praise.
“My favorite thing about Kyndal is she’s one of the smartest kids I have ever been around and how witty and spontaneous she is … how she just lights up a room,” Grove said while relaxing at their Pickerington home.
“I just love her personality, her way of being present. ‘Engaging’ is the word I’d use to describe her.”
Kyndal’s charisma and ebullience are part of what made it a joy for Grove to accompany her to last year’s Black Father-Daughter Dance, which drew hundreds to COSI, where Grove enjoyed watching his youngest daughter “cut loose around her girlfriends.”
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The duo is excited about attending the event again on Feb. 17. The sold-out dance is part of Black Girl Dad Week (Feb. 12-18), the brainchild of Jewel Woods, clinical director of Male Behavioral Health, and is presented in partnership with the Columbus Urban League.