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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.
National Fatherhood Agency Launches Research Institute To Examine Young Black Fathers
2020 marks the 55th Anniversary of the controversial 1965 Moynihan Report that argued that accelerating progress against poverty requires strengthening families in the United States—particularly through positively impacting Black men.
Fathers Incorporated Receives $5M Grant to Provide Direct Responsible Fatherhood Services in Metro Atlanta
Fathers Incorporated has received a $5M grant to provide Responsible Fatherhood Services in Metro Atlanta from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Family Assistance).
Fathers Incorporated Launches the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research & Policy
The Moynihan Institute for Research and Policy will look to provide descriptive explanatory research and policy positions on issues that impact Black families from the perspective of fathers.
Fathers Incorporated Releases Report Addressing Poverty and the Challenges of Inclusion 55 Years After the Moynihan Report
The Blueprint: Reimagining the Narrative of the Modern Black Father Report Addresses Many of the Issues Highlighted in the Moynihan Report Providing Insights Into Diversity & Inclusion Methodologies
Examining the Fathers Incorporated’s Real Dads Read Program: Barbers’ and Fathers’ Reflections and Experiences
The Fathers Incorporated’s Real Dads Read program places little libraries in barbershops to encourage fathers to read to their children while they wait for a haircut.
APS POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTNERS WITH FATHERS INCORPORATED’S ‘REAL DADS READ’ MOBILE SUMMER READING INITIATIVE
The APS Police Department and Fathers Incorporated will roll out “Real Dads Read” mobile units providing reading materials to children in various Atlanta neighborhoods.
Sesame Street in Communities Features Free Webinar with Fatherhood Advocate and CEO of Fathers Incorporated just in time for Father’s Day
As part of its Sesame Street in Communities program, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, will host a free webinar for fatherhood practitioners featuring Kenneth Braswell, CEO of Fathers Incorporated.
CEOs of Fatherhood-Focused Agencies Come Together to Celebrate Fathers Amidst COVID19 and U.S. Protests in a Show of Support and Solidarity on Father’s Day
They came up with an idea to celebrate dads around the world with “Dadifesto”, a virtual international Father’s Day celebration that will bring dads of all cultures and races together to celebrate one another with a commitment to creating ‘global citizens’ of their children through intentional parenting.
Fatherhood Advocate Sets the Stage for Faith Leaders to Tackle Race & Faith in America Amid Continuous Tragedies
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and another reminder for African Americans, their mental health is in a constant state of threat.
TIP SHEET: CO-PARENTING DURING COVID19
COVID-19 has impacted the lives of everyone, especially parents. These tips and strategies can help ease the tension and anxiety parents often experience with social distancing.
5 easy ways to be a more active dad
For children, having an engaged dad makes a huge difference — fathers play a critical role, and research tells us just how important that role is.
5 Tips for Raising a Bilingual Child
by Kenneth Braswell Bilingualism is a growing trend for children. Some parents raise bilingual children out of necessity because there are two languages the children will be […]
Aggressive Cursing: Sideline Insanity
You can’t be an out-of control, a**hole coach and be a good mentor or parent. Youth can’t distinguish the difference in your roles. #sidelinedad
iBELIEVE in Dads
Fathers Day is another reminder that the absence of dad confirms his existence. It is the holiday that stimulates a host of negative emotions, not because we don’t believe in his existence, but because of the reality of his presence.