Tag: black fatherhood
Addressing the Crisis of Black Maternal Health: A Critical Role for Black Fathers
Experts link dire outcomes for Black women to systemic racism, limited health care access, and chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. While data quantifies the crisis, many personal stories indicate that Black women are dying in childbirth because their voices are often ignored.
Black fathers are an untapped resource often overlooked when considering support systems for Black mothers during labor and delivery.
But with increased recognition, proper guidance, education about health care systems, and knowledge of what to ask medical staff, Black fathers can offer crucial support. Their understanding of the specific needs Black mothers face during pregnancy positions them to advocate effectively, provide reassurance, and navigate medical situations.
Black Fathers Are Blocked, Not Missing: What Fulton County Teaches America About Father Engagement
Our study asks a question that the responsible fatherhood and human services fields sometimes avoid because it’s inconvenient: If we say fathers matter, why are so many systems designed as if they don’t?
Those that truly want to engage fathers must adopt a simple discipline: Stop confusing outcomes with intent. If a father is not consistently present, ask what has been blocking him before you make assumptions or lean on stereotypes.
Moynihan Institute Research Shows How Black Fathers Are Naturally Closing the Father–Daughter Divide
Father-daughter relationships can become strained or estranged more often than other parent-child bonds, and many adult daughters report discomfort in sharing personal issues with their fathers. It’s painful to read because it’s familiar. The daughter feels unseen. The father feels uninvited. Both are telling the truth, and the gap remains.
But our research shows what Black fathers are already doing – quietly, intentionally, and often without applause.
Reclaiming the Narrative of Black Fatherhood
What we need now isn’t another study, stereotype, or headline. We need space for honest conversations across generations, households, and experiences. We need to celebrate the fathers doing the work and support the ones who are still fighting to get there.
We need to reclaim our narrative not as a rebuttal, but as a declaration. Black fatherhood has never needed saving. It has only needed witnessing.
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.
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.
How Companies Depict Black Fathers in TV Commercials
Researchers from the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy are hosting a critically important webinar: “Can You See Me Now? A Closer Examination of Black Fathers in Television Commercials.” A must-attend event for anyone interested in media representation of Black fathers and families, the presentation is based on Moynihan Institute’s qualitative study measuring attitudes and reflections about Black fathers in television commercials.
Nepotism and Black Fatherhood: Which Way You Want It — Dads In or Dads Out?
In the 2024 NBA Draft, the 55th pick was none other than Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James. Usher’s acceptance speech for the BET Lifetime Achievement Award offers a profound reflection on the complexities and importance of Black fatherhood.
Television’s Portrayal of Black Fatherhood: Shaping Perceptions and Reflecting Realities
Explore the dynamic portrayals of black fatherhood on American television with our in-depth article. Delve into how characters from Bill Cosby’s Heathcliff Huxtable to Sterling K. Brown’s Randall Pearson have influenced perceptions, broken stereotypes, and celebrated the complexities of being a black dad. Discover the profound impact these iconic TV fathers have on the narrative of responsible fatherhood across generations. Join us in reflecting on the laughs, the struggles, and the heartwarming moments that these top 50 Black TV dads have brought into our homes and our hearts.
Oprah To Honor Fathers Incorporated on Own Network Spotlight
Atlanta Based nonprofit, Fathers Incorporated and Kenneth Braswell to be honored by Oprah Winfrey on the Own Network during Honoring Our Kings: OWN Celebrates Black Fatherhood