Def Familia News

Official updates, announcements, events, projects, and everything happening within the Def Familia movement—plus shout-outs to people making positive moves.

The Route Changed, But the Purpose Never Did: How Def Familia Began

A lot of people see Def Familia today, but they don’t know where the vision really came from. More than 25 years ago, I had a plan. My dream was to make it to the NBA, and I already knew what I wanted to do if that opportunity came. I wanted to use that platform and that money to establish my own business, create opportunities, bring people together, and build something much bigger than myself. Before that NBA tryout ever happened, I had already played three years of basketba

2 days ago4 min read

✍🏾 The Def Familia Blog Is Growing: Meet Our Writers & Contributors

✍🏾 The Def Familia Blog Is Growing: Meet Our Writers & Contributors Def Familia has always been about more than one person. It’s about family, community, different perspectives, and giving people a place where their voices can be heard — or seen. As the Def Familia Blog continues to grow, I’m proud to introduce the writers and contributors who are helping us take this platform to another level. My sons are becoming young writers themselves, sharing their perspectives on spor

6 days ago2 min read

Def Familia Blog Is Now Open!

Welcome to the official Def Familia Blog—a place for real conversations, community updates, family, fatherhood, Deaf culture, sports, entertainment, events, travel, and more. This is your space to share your thoughts, support others, and stay connected with everything happening in the Def Familia movement. Sign in, explore the categories, and join the conversation. One vision. One family. One movement.

Jul 181 min read