Tag: black men
The Birth Crisis We Can Change: Fathers as Partners in Black Maternal Health
The responsible fatherhood field has spent decades teaching men how to show up after the birth. But Black maternal health demands we teach men how to show up before it, during it, and long after the hospital bracelets come off.
It starts with learning, being present, speaking up when necessary, and building a partnership strong enough to hold the weight of a family’s most precious and vulnerable hours.
What Kept Me Here: My Story of Suicide, Hope, and Worth
You are not your worst day, your red numbers, your divorce decree, your diagnosis, your court date, or your secret. You are not the sum of your disappointments. You are a father, a mother, a child, a friend, a builder, a teacher, a maker of ordinary miracles. Your name is needed in rooms you haven’t walked into yet.
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?
Shattering Myths: Why Black Men’s Votes Matter in Shaping the Future
Historically, Black men have been deeply engaged in the fight for civil rights and political representation.
Stop Shaming Black Men and Address the Real Barriers to Voting and Fatherhood
Vice President Harris’s Opportunity Agenda is the latest of many attempts to address some of these challenges and focus on economic opportunities for Black men.
Why every Black father must vote
For Black dads, involvement in the political system demonstrates more than a commitment to family and community
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.
The Evolution of Employment for Black Men: From Historical Struggles to Modern Opportunities
Challenges, evolution, and resilience punctuate the employment story for Black men in America. These men have navigated changing labor landscapes over the decades, confronting racial disparities, economic downturns, and societal shifts.
Homelessness in Atlanta Feels a Lot Like a Black Man Problem
Homelessness is a complex issue that affects individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. In Atlanta, Georgia, certain demographics are more likely to experience homelessness than others.
Breaking the Silence: Confronting the Crisis in Men’s Health
Men’s health is not just a men’s issue; it is a societal one. The outcomes have an indirect impact on families, communities, and our economy as a whole.
Fathers Incorporated to host 7th Graduation of 40 Black Dads on the Heels of the Death of Tyre Nichols
“It is unfortunate that this particular celebration will take place after the nation watched the released video of the murder of Tyre Nichols. While we celebrate the accomplishment of our dads, we also have mourn the death of yet another Black Man who happen to be the father of a 4-year-old son.”
Atlanta-Area CEO Honored by Oprah in Fatherhood Television Spotlight For His Work Positively Impacting Black Fathers
Oprah co-hosted OWN’s first-ever Father’s Day special, “Honoring Our Kings.” Highlighted alongside their families was Dunwoody resident Kenneth Braswell, Sr., CEO of Fathers Incorporated (FI), for his three decades of working with fathers and their families.
Atlanta Nonprofit Partners with Internationally Known Visual Artist Honoring Black Fatherhood
Fathers Incorporated partners with Cbabi Bayoc celebrating ‘FatherhoodIsBrotherhood’ this Father’s Day ATLANTA (June 1, 2021)— In celebration of Father’s Day, Atlanta-based nonprofit, Fathers Incorporated has partnered with […]
Being Intentional about #RELATIONSHIPGOALS
Authentic Men’s Voices on Marriage and Romantic Relationships By Armon R. Perry Muhammad Ali once said that the man who views the world at 50 the same […]
Does Black Love Matter to Black Men?
For many of us, the holidays are a time to be close to significant others and romantic partners. Whether we are getting cozy by a fire or meeting under the mistletoe, there is just something about the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder that makes many of us long for intimacy and companionship.