Category: Fatherhood
Gratitude for the Viral Coverage of Our Fatherhood Program Graduation
This viral moment, which reached nearly 4 million potential impressions when we shared it on social media, but has since topped 9.7 million, didn’t happen overnight. It results from 20 years of unwavering commitment, love, and labor poured into the lives of fathers and families across Metro Atlanta and beyond.
A Little Love for the Men Who Rarely Ask for It
Let’s use Husband Appreciation Day to normalize applauding men not just for what they achieve but also for how they show up in love.
Federal Grants Offer Powerful New Opportunities to Strengthen Fathers, Families, and Futures
Three new federal grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could mark a transformative moment for fatherhood and family-serving organizations across the nation.
Men, Take Care of Your Temple by Going to the Doctor
How is it possible that Black men living in, arguably, the wealthiest country in the world are suffering and dying in high numbers from treatable diseases?
The Road We Often Miss: A Fatherhood Reflection From the Rural Side of the Map
When we talk about fathers, the dominant narrative orbits cities. Urban policy. Metropolitan data. Inner-city challenges. But I learned early in my work that fatherhood doesn’t look a particular way. Rural fathers carry the same love and pain as urban dads — and the same hunger to be present for their children.
Fathers Incorporated to Host Historic FIRE 100 Graduation at Morehouse School of Medicine
Fathers Incorporated’s (FI) Gentle Warrior Academy (GWA) is set to host its most monumental graduation to date. On April 12, 2025, over 100 fathers — the largest cohort in GWA history — will graduate from FI’s transformative fatherhood programs during the FIRE 100 Graduation at the renowned Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA.
The Best Bet I Ever Made Was on Peanut Butter and Jelly
On National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, I invite you to think about the people who saw your potential before you believed in it yourself. I also challenge you to be that person for someone else.
Black Men and Colon Cancer: Breaking the Silence, Taking Control, and Saving Lives
Colon cancer claims the lives of Black men too often and without warning. Still, we barely talk about it.
Why Are We Coming for LeBron and Bronny? The Hypocrisy of Black Fatherhood in America
LeBron James is a father before he is a basketball player, before he is a businessman, and before he is a global icon. And like any father, when you come for his child, you will get a response.
The Vanishing Act: Why Black Fathers in Media Still Seem Like Ghosts
Despite research showing that Black fathers spend as much (if not more) time with their children than fathers of other races, they are still more likely to be portrayed in media as absent, uninvolved, or, at best, comedic.
Do Parents Have a Favorite Child? The Truth About Black Fathers and Their Daughters
by Kenneth Braswell, CEO, Fathers Incorporated There are moments in parenthood when our children challenge our perceptions, forcing us to confront truths we might otherwise ignore. In […]
Silence Is Complicity: A Call to Action for Philanthropic Foundations
If foundations claim to support communities, then they must demonstrate that commitment through action. Nonprofits are the backbone of social progress, and their survival should not be left to chance. Now is the time for philanthropy to step up, speak out, and ensure that the organizations dedicated to improving lives can continue their work.
Valentine’s Appreciation Day: Rethinking Love Beyond Romance
We don’t talk about love for co-parents — a love that exists beyond romantic entanglement, a love that remains after the relationship fades, but responsibility doesn’t. There’s something powerful about acknowledging someone for their role in your child’s life.
Black Fathers On the Front Lines of Civil Rights Advocacy
Throughout history, Black fathers have been unsung heroes in the struggle for civil rights. Though often overshadowed, their contributions have been critical to dismantling systemic barriers and forging a brighter future for their children and communities. These men didn’t wait for the perfect conditions to act — they saw a need and stepped into the breach, wielding love, sacrifice, and determination as tools.
Top 5 Emerging Fatherhood Topics: Charting a New Course for Fathers Everywhere
In this blog, we explore five emerging fatherhood topics we’re watching now — Child Support, Maternal Health Care Advocacy, Housing, Economic Sustainability, and Dads as Doulas — and discuss why these issues are vital, what actions are needed, and how FI is driving change in each area.