In June 2007, Whitfield was featured in I Am A Father, a book edited by David Manuel about African American fatherhood. Also featured in the book included rapper Big Boi, Morgan Freeman, Ossie Davis, Kevin Lyles, Sidney Poitier, and Bishop Eddie Long to name a few.
Whitfield was showcased in June 2007 in I Am A Father, a collection of stories about African American fatherhood compiled by David Manuel. The book also included notable figures such as rapper Big Boi, Morgan Freeman, Ossie Davis, Kevin Lyles, Sidney Poitier, and Bishop Eddie Long.