On Saturday night, the sound of laughter, classic R&B, and tiny dress shoes tapping across a polished floor filled the Michael Brunker Gymnasium at the Jackie Robinson YMCA. The annual Daddy Daughter Dance, held on June 28, brought together more than 30 young girls and the men who show up for them every day: fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and cousins.
This wasn’t just about twirling around in matching outfits or posing for photos under balloon arches. It was about connections. It was about love, time, and presence.
Torrion Dedmon, a father of five and the founder of Leading Boys 2 Manhood(LB2M), is the man behind the magic. When asked why he created this event, Dedmon got real…