Fathering is a term that has been viewed mono-culturally with respect to social science literature. The goal of this study was to view the impact of father involvement on African American women as it relates to risky sexual behavior. The importance of culture is highlighted, further explaining different types of African American families and fathering in the African American community. Data pertaining to the level of involvement of the biological father (in-home or peripheral), or father figure and the prevalence of risky sexual behavior was gathered using a self-created scale. A coefficient alpha was completed on the scales and linear regressions were used to determine the predictability of risky sexual behavior based on father involvement or lack thereon. At the 0.05 level, a biological father living in the home was found to be a significant predictor of risky sexual behavior. Future research implications and limitations were addressed.