Emotional College Send-Off: Father Gifts Son Symbolic 'King' Piece in Viral Moment

In a poignant moment captured on video, a father was seen imparting a profound lesson to his son during a college drop-off. The emotional exchange, which has garnered significant attention online, shows the father presenting his son with a small chess king piece. "This is your king," the father explained, his voice filled with emotion. "Protect him, which means protect yourself. We don't have tradition in a lot of Black families, so I'm starting one with you and then your brother." He further advised his son, "Whenever you feel like the world is coming down on you, take a time, sit back, and think, bro, because you always have a move." The son, visibly moved by his father's words, wiped away tears as he absorbed the message. The father continued, emphasizing the importance of self-belief: "Nobody ever believed in you, B. Nobody. You were always the smallest dude, and everybody underestimated you, bro. So, you are a king, so protect yourself, protect the king." He concluded by instructing his son to pass on this tradition to his own children. The touching interaction culminated in a heartfelt embrace, symbolizing the enduring bond and the transfer of wisdom and love between generations.