Tag: media
The Vanishing Act: Why Black Fathers in Media Still Seem Like Ghosts
Despite research showing that Black fathers spend as much (if not more) time with their children than fathers of other races, they are still more likely to be portrayed in media as absent, uninvolved, or, at best, comedic.
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.
Unraveling the Technological Coil of Parenting
#throwbackblog By Kenneth Braswell (February 5, 2011) The 1970’s were an interesting time of social development for pre teens and teenagers. Much like those before us, we grew […]