What does fatherhood mean to dad Monte? “Unconditionally loving your child.” 
Monte and his husband Mario (@marioandmonte) are two dads to one adorable daughter through traditional surrogacy. In this video, Monte shares what fatherhood means to him: “Protecting them and being there for them when they need us.” 
“Parents are here to teach them lessons; how to love, what love should look like … being the first true example of what love is.” 
Watch Monte’s full video above below.
2 thoughts on “Gay Dad Monte Shares What Fatherhood Looks Like #CelebrateGayBlackDads”
James M
Thank you sooo much for doing this story. Brought a tear to my eye. I’m a single black gay dad via surrogacy and it feels good to see and hear about a family with similar experiences as me. Sometimes, it’s weird to walk into an area with my daughter, grocery or airport, and it’s like I’m a unicorn walking in the room. It’s usually a positive reaction but I know it’s coming from an unfortunate, stereotypical place. At the end of the day, my baby girl is my everything and I consider myself beyond blessed to be her dad.
March 18, 2023 at 9:32 pm
GWK Staff
Appreciate your taking the time to respond, and to share about your own story, James. We couldn’t agree more…it’s so important that we dads, and our kids, see other families that look just like our own!
April 24, 2023 at 12:20 pm