5 Critical Policy Changes to Remove Legal and Economic Barriers Faced by Black Fathers
We believe – and it’s supported by the “Breaking the Chains” report – that Black fathers are fighting to stay involved with their children even while contending with barriers that many never face. Some of the most important support we can provide involves not only helping fathers navigate the hurdles but eliminating them from the path for fathers now and in the future. The reforms and policy directives outlined above move us in that direction.
When Fatherhood Requires a Court Order: What Georgia Must Fix Now
For the first time in years, lawmakers gathered publicly to confront an issue many Georgians have never even heard of—legitimation.
L-FORCE: From Legacy to Leadership — A New Force for Civic Change
L-FORCE is a movement grounded in civic responsibility, community restoration, and intergenerational leadership. It is Fathers Incorporated’s bold new initiative to advance civic engagement by training and deploying Servant Leaders — not just mentors.
Still Marching: Why the 2025 Million Fathers March Matters More Than Ever
Our theme this year, “Civic Dads in Action: Engaged, Educated, Empowering Communities,” is a call to deepen our commitment. It’s a reminder that the strength of a school is tied to the strength of its family connections — and that the strongest connections are built on trust, respect, and invitation.
The Maze of Fatherhood: Why Georgia Must Reform Legitimation Now
In Georgia, a child born to unmarried parents is not automatically granted the legal right to both parents. While this may come as a surprise to many, to the thousands of fathers served by Fathers Incorporated, it’s a harsh and often heartbreaking reality.
Blended Families Have Made It to the White House (And That’s Not a Bad Thing)
When we share common family traits, we will better relate to each other and push policies forward to help all American families.
The Power to Release: What Forgiveness Teaches Us About Manhood
Forgiveness isn’t about getting the other person to change. It’s about not letting what they did change you anymore. It’s an act of liberation. It’s an act of maturity. And it’s an invitation to healing.
Op-Ed: Empowering Black Men — Reclaiming Our Health, Rewriting Our Legacy
How many aspects of our lives could drastically improve with just a few minutes of intentional care daily? This revelation prompted me to emphasize one critical truth: “Not taking care of yourself, particularly when you have children and family, is the most selfish act you can engage in.”
Just Say “Happy Father’s Day”
I’ve earned the right to speak on this with conviction:
Just say “Happy Father’s Day.”
Not “Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing uncles.” Not “Happy Father’s Day to all the moms doing double duty.” Not “Happy Father’s Day to coaches, mentors, big brothers, or strong women who step up.”
Built to Serve, Not to Indulge
When a father reaches out to us, we don’t hand him a quick fix. We invite him into a process. That process is not punishment — it’s preparation. It’s our way of making sure we’re giving the right help, to the right person, in the right way. It’s how we protect the integrity of what we offer because what we do is sacred. We are, quite literally, in the business of changing lives.
Left Behind No More: A Call to Action for Our Boys, Our Fathers, and Our Future
The data is in, and the alarm has sounded: Society is leaving our boys behind. So how can we help them thrive? Re-engaging fathers may be the single most powerful strategy we have.
Where’s Dad? Rethinking Absence, Accountability, and Access
Yet, the truth behind father absence is multifaceted, woven intricately through voluntary choices, systemic barriers, trauma, and deeply entrenched societal narratives.
The Greatest Gift: Why Empathy Belongs at the Heart of Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, let’s offer something more enduring than a card or a steak dinner. Let’s offer compassion. Let’s challenge ourselves to listen more closely. To believe more deeply. To hold space for the stories that don’t get shared on social media.
The Blueprint: What Fatherhood Teaches Us About Manhood
We talk a lot about masculinity, especially in the context of harm. “Toxic masculinity” gets tossed around like it’s synonymous with manhood itself. But let me say this plainly: Masculinity is not toxic. Masculinity is powerful. Masculinity, at its best, is courageous, accountable, nurturing, and deeply spiritual.
When Co-Parenting Works: Building Families Beyond Brokenness
Co-parenting isn’t about liking each other. It’s about loving the child more than you dislike the past, and that requires something deeper than shared custody or court agreements. It requires humility, maturity, and a commitment to partnership even when the marriage (or the relationship) didn’t survive.