Tag: family
Fathers Incorporated Takes Flight with How to Train Your Dragon to Champion Fatherhood
As audiences follow Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless, on their journey toward self-discovery and peace, the film also tells another story—one of growing up, stepping back, and learning how to be present as a parent.
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.
The Life and Legacy of Lawrence Wilbon: A Brother’s Remembrance
Writing this feels impossible, yet necessary, because Lawrence deserves words that honor the man he was, even if they fall short of the mark. This is for you, L. This is The Death of the L.
Fathers Incorporated’s 5th Annual “Home for the Holidads” Program
Fathers Incorporated’s Home for the Holidads fills a critical gap by focusing on the children who are most affected by their parent’s absence.
The quiet after the storm
The night before, I stayed up, switching between networks, trying to listen not just to the results but to the stories behind them. Numbers don’t lie, they say.
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.
The World Keeps Telling Us Black Men and Boys Are Throwaways: I’m Starting to Believe We Are
There’s a dangerous and persistent narrative in society today that Black men and boys are disposable—throwaways.
The Death of a TV Character: The Dignified African-American Working Class Father
Last month was the finale of ‘Everybody Hates Chris,’ as I reflect back we realized that Julius Rock played by Terry Crews reminded me of a familiar TV character from my youth, James Evans the father on Good Times (played by John Amos).
Black Dads and Economic Empowerment: A Pathway to Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Vice President Harris Releases Opportunity Agenda for Black Men: A Step Toward Economic Empowerment, but What About Black Fathers?
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.
Eleven Fathers Became the First to Graduate From Fathers Incorporated’s Fatherhood Program at Gateway Center’s Evolution Center That Serves the Unhoused
This is the first time the programs have been offered to those who are experiencing homelessness and benefiting from the services of the Gateway Center’s Evolution Center.
Celebrating Responsible Fatherhood: New #Dadication PSAs Launched
As Father’s Day approaches, dads share heartwarming stories of “parenting firsts,” to inspire and empower fathers to be active and present in their children’s lives.
Understanding the Apostrophe in Father’s Day: Significance and Grammar
In this blog, we explore the importance of the apostrophe in “Father’s Day,” providing a grammatical explanation, historical context, and cultural significance.
Empathy and the Journey of Fatherhood: Kenneth Braswell’s Keynote at West Virginia Department of Human Services
Kenneth Braswell, CEO of Fathers Incorporated, delivered an impactful and deeply personal keynote address at the West Virginia Department of Human Services.
Empowering Fathers to Change the Odds in Atlanta
Fathers Incorporated understands that economic stability is a cornerstone of effective parenting.