Tag: blackfathers
Helping Dad’s Transition Back Home
by Carol Mizoguchi, Family Assistance Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Division of the Office of Family Assistance In addition to the obstacles that […]
Fatherhood, Incarceration, Reentry, Children with Incarcerated Parents
On any given day in America, it is estimated that more than 1.7 million children under 18 years old have a parent incarcerated in a state (52%) or federal prison (63%)—91% of all incarcerated parents are fathers.
The Seriousness of Mental Illness and Black Families
May is Mental Health Awareness Month…Fathers Incorporated will be sharing information particularly for Black Families.
Fathers Incorporated’s Favorite TV Dads
Through the years we have had strong yet beautiful images of Black fathers on television. For no particular reason we just decided to share our favorite because […]
Hustling, Working and Doing Odd End Jobs: A Man’s Employment Reality
A #THROWBACK BLOG (JULY 2013) By Kenneth Braswell This week I was struck by a line I saw in an article entitled, “Rigorous Schools Put College Dreams […]
“Are You My Daddy?” How would you respond?
#Throwbackblog Let me start by saying God has a funny way of placing your anointing in front of you to remind you of the work still before […]
Inspiring your daughter’s inner Girl Boss
by Special Guest Blogger: Fatherhoodgov There’s something special about dads and daughters. It’s a special and unique connection, and beyond being a source of happiness, being a […]
When An Old Dude Has a Baby Boy!
This past weekend as I often am, I was trapped by the energy of my 7 year old son. So, why would I say “trapped.” Well all […]
Daddy Conversations Are Not Confined to Just Parenting
Recently I had the chance to speak to a group of parents and students at the Lassiter PTSA Community Peace Dialogue. Ironically the group heard about my children’s book […]
Do You Have the Faith to be a Daddy?
by Darrell Freeman Life has a lot of possible impossibilities, in other words things that seem so impossible for man are very possible with God. You cannot […]
Author Pens Children’s Book to Help Young Children Understand Black Lives Matter
Atlanta, GA—Executive Director of Fathers Incorporated, Kenneth Braswell, is no stranger to finding ways to help his community address sensitive subjects. His professional career is grounded in […]
Moving beyond the silence of domestic violence with Kenneth Braswell – Rolling Out
When brothers get together and speak about domestic violence, many things can come from this discussion. It is very challenging and helpful to engage one another so that […]
A PUNCH IN THE STOMACH HURTS MORE WHEN YOUR BACK IS UP AGAINST THE WALL
A BLOG THROWBACK (April 25, 2011) I can’t tell you how many times in my preverbal capricious world I’ve been walking along in life and, “BOOM;” somebody […]
MAYOR’S YOUNG MEN’S INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF CUNY FATHERHOOD ACADEMY
NEW YORK—Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery today announced the expansion of the CUNY Fatherhood Academy (CFA), a program of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Young […]