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The myth of the “Absent Black Father” harms American culture and the mental health of Black men and their families. The Black Fathers’ Pulse Podcast, hosted by Dr. Alvin Thomas, a clinical psychologist and Director of the TRYLab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, aims to dismantle this myth. Through engaging conversations with Black authors, artists, and academics, the show explores issues affecting Black fathers, both past and present, and celebrates and strengthens Black Fatherhood. T ...
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The "We Black Fathers" podcast, is a bi-weekly podcast and community that supports, educates, celebrates proud black fathers. After each episode, visit our community to continue the discussion and share your thoughts and views. Go to https://weblackfather.com
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THIS IS A PODCAST FROM BLACK FATHER'S POINT OF VIEW YOU ALWAYS HEAR THE MOTHER'S SIDE NOW IT'S TIME TO HEAR THE FATHER'S SIDE THIS IS A POSITIVE PLATFORM ONLY CHEIF SHAMAN Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/griplandroyalty/support
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Welcome to The Black Fathers’ Pulse—the podcast where fatherhood meets purpose. Join Dr. Alvin Thomas, clinical psychologist and associate professor, as he guides you through the highs, lows, and laughs of Black fatherhood. Dive into a vibrant community where stories are shared, support is given, and every heartbeat matters. Tune in to keep the pul…
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Black Fatherhood Pulse! In this episode, titled “Black Fathers Raising Toddlers,” we delve into the unique joys and challenges of fatherhood during the toddler years. Join our esteemed guests—Eric Crawford, Shannon Reed, and Patrick Andrews—as they share their personal experiences and insights. Our dis…
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Black dads can too easily be excluded from the social welfare system, challenging their ability to be gainfully employed, engage with their children, and sustain a good quality of life. Dr. David Pate, Associate Professor and Chair Emeritus of the Social Work department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, joins us to talk about the effects of…
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On a mission to "spread as much joy as possible", Dexter Patterson, aka The Wisco Birder, is dedicated to making birdwatching welcoming for all birders around the state of Wisconsin. As founding member of The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Dexter joins us to share in a “community of people of color who love the outdoors and the birds and beauty o…
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As our next guest writes, “Fatherhood, while immensely rewarding, comes with its own set of challenges. As a black father, these challenges are often compounded by societal pressures and stereotypes that can weigh heavily on your shoulders.” And we agree. Kenneth Braswell, a life long advocate for responsible fatherhood and mental health, joins us …
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Exclusive Interview: In August 2020, Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, was shot seven times in the back by a white officer outside an apartment complex in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The shooting, which happened in front of Jacob's children, prompted national outrage with riots and protests breaking out across the country. But despite his new identity …
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Mental health is too often overlooked and under appreciated in the Black community. Dr. Rheeda Walker, an award-winning professor, psychologist, and author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, join us to talk about the mental health crisis in our community today, and how "in order to reclaim a life worth living, you must first reclaim …
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We’ve long known that social policies disproportionally affect Black families. Dr. Tiffany Green, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and co-chair of The Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County, joins us to talk about one social po…
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The national mythos of a predominantly white working class leaves little room for black workers or any opportunity to glean lessons from their histories. Today we’re talking about the origins of the Black working class with Dr. Blair Kelley, a historian and scholar of the African American experience, and author of, "Black Folk: The Roots of the Bla…
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Why don’t we think of Black people going swimming, surfing, fishing, birding, or camping? Why are there still spaces we assume Black people shouldn’t be? James Mills, outdoor journalist, guide, and National Geographic Explorer, joins us to talk about how Black Americans, in both perception and practice, fall into what he calls “The Adventure Gap”.…
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In addition to having appeared in numerous television shows and comedy clubs across the country, Felonious Munk is also a proud father whose greatest achievement might depend on whether or not he can get his young son to *just try* Ethiopian food. Comedian, social commentator, actor, producer - and dad - Felonious joins us to talk about the highs, …
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The Shakur family - legends in American history - forever shaped the fight for Black liberation. Writer and journalist Santi Elijah Holley joins us to talk about his new book “An Amerikan Family: The Shakurs and the Nation They Created” - a sweeping and detailed account of family, history, culture, and the deeply rooted influence fathers - and fath…
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How do we continue in relationships with people who’ve hurt us - especially those closest to us? Esau McCaulley, theologian, professor and author of “How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family’s Story of Hope and Survival in the American South” joins us to talk about family, religion, poverty, grace and forgiveness.…
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Jack Johnson, boxing’s first ever African-American world heavyweight champion, broke color barriers and changed the sport forever. But he didn’t do it alone. He had an important father figure in his corner. “The Royale,” a play based on the life of Jack Johnson is currently on stage and today we’re speaking with Jamal James, the actor playing the t…
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The negative narrative surrounding Black men and boys needs to change. Guest Brandon Frame, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan, Inc. (an award-winning nonprofit that amplifies the stories of what Black Men and Boys can do), and Senior Director of Social Emotional Learning at The Urban Assembly, joins us to talk about how he’s worki…
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Supports and resources that focus on Black fathers are scarce, and fathers' access to these supports for fathers is limited. Dr. Latrice Rollins, Assistant Professor at the Morehouse School of Medicine in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine and Prevention Research Center, and the director of the National African American Chil…
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Roy Wood, Jr. is a nationally acclaimed comedian and actor, and a regular correspondent and guest host on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. But his most important job is being a father. Roy joins us to talk about parenting his son in a media spotlight, growing up with the legacy of his own equally famous father, and how being your own person can beg…
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Custody exchanges suck, let's just keep it 100! But there are things you can do, to help make your exchanges more peaceful. This episode I'm going solo. And I'm sharing 5 things you can do, in order to make sure dropping off or picking up your kid(s) a happier moment for everyone involved especially the children. Follow We Black Fathers Instagram F…
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Earnest Lee and I have known each other for 8-10 years. We hadn't seen each other in a few years and after unexpectedly bumping into Earnest, I asked him to join me on the podcast. Earnest the father of a 23 year old daughter, is a open book and he talks about getting hit with a felony charges at age 15. He shares how his father not being a constan…
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In this emotional, loud, unstructured, fun, and stirring episode, Eric and I reflect on the process that lead to this superb project - The Black Fatherhood Podcast. We trace this back from a germ of thought to the current product and make connects to the larger workings of the Thomas Resilient Youth Lab (TRYl). We talk about some of our favorite mo…
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Carl Lewis is one of the admins for the "Black Father's" Facebook group, which was started by my previous guest, Matt Prestbury. Carl replied to post I made about Matt's episode and in his comment, he mentioned that he had "quite the story", so I invited him on to share his story. Carl who has 1 biological daughter and 2 step children, not only has…
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Is there a prototype for the Black family? Is it a necessary structure for today's realities, and are what challenges assail the structure and efficacy of the Black family? In this provocative discussion, Dr. Lucian Yates III and Mr. Floyd Stokes join us to shed light on suburban living, subsidized parenting, and to dissect and examine these and ot…
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This is a bonus episode simply to announce that I have rebranded and changed the name of the podcast. I explain why in the episode. JOIN THE COMMUNITY This is more than just a podcast! It's a FREE community, were you can continue the conversation after you listen to the podcast. To join the community visit: https://weblackfathers.com…
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How has fatherhood changed in the minds of Black families? How are Black men thinking about fatherhood, and how are researchers and community activists thinking about this critical role? In this episode I speak to two women who have been at the forefront of Black fatherhood research and community engagement Dr. Cleopatra Caldwell and Dr. E. Hill De…
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Matt Prestbury the founder of The Black Fathers Foundation is my guest on this episode. After hearing the story about why he started the foundation and his own journey, I knew Matt was a voice in this space of fatherhood, that I really wanted to share with you. Topics: Matt talks about what you told his ex-wife, the day they decided to divorce and …
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Depression and mental heal problems undermines mothers' ability to positively impact their children's development. Though the research on the impact of fathers' mental health on children's well-being is still limited, the impact is similar to that of mothers. But, once you have noticed signs that you are struggling with some emotional and mental he…
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What might some of the early warning signs of mental health struggle look like? Hear from Dr. Adrian Gale, PhD assistant professor in Social Work, Mr. Eric L. Crawford, therapist and counselling doctoral student, and Mr. Shannon Reed, a young entrepreneur from City of Milwaukee. We have gathered another powerhouse team of Black men, fathers, and pr…
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This is one of my most powerful conversations, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. With so many social, financial, political, and familial challenges facing Black fathers, the conversation on men's mental health has to be normalized and elevated. Our esteemed guests for this conversation are family medicine practitioner Dr. Britt Gayle, MD.…
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When I had the idea to launch "The Black Father's Podcast", there was one person I had in mind for the first episode, and that was Norris Turner Jr. Norris is a father of three (2 Sons & 1 Daughter), a husband, an entrepreneur and one of my life long friends of 35+ years. TOPICS: Roe v Wade decision and what black men need to do as a result. Hear N…
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In this exciting conversation with Dr. Qiana Cryer-Coupet and Mr. Kenneth Braswell we explore how Black fathers nurture the goals and dreams of their children, but also how fathers' own goals and dreams of fatherhood and purpose influence their roles. How would you answer these first two questions which we used to pique this conversation: "What wer…
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The family is a system, and if one part is not working well, then all the other parts become strained. Parenting is meant to be a team activity, still many carry the weight of the full team. Dr. Shauna Cooper, Dr. Waldo Johnson, and Mr. Dwayne Curry return to this podcast to extend our conversation on co-parenting as teamwork, especially involving …
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If you are a black father or you know a strong black father, then you should share this trailer with them. The new podcast will be released July 18, 2022. The black fathers podcast, is bi-weekly podcast for black men who are fathers and not just Daddy's to their children. The purpose of this podcast is to support, educate, celebrate and build a com…
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Join our conversation on communication and monitoring practices with Dr. Shauna Cooper, Mr. Derek Phillips, and Mr. Kevin Bremond. With so many challenges facing Black children, it would not be strange if Black fathers and parents, by extension, felt they need to keep close tabs on their children's every move. But when does this become overwhelming…
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We talk to two curators of music, Dr. Olajide Bamishigbin (Jide) and Mr. Leotha Stanley. Jide represents the hip, new swagger of the hip-hop generation and is a walking iPod shuffle of rap and Black music. Mr. Stanely is a composer, a music maven, and a connoisseur who uses music to heal and create community. Together they engage the dicey but nece…
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In this episode, I speak to Dr. Maria Johnson and Dr. Ronald Mincy about the unspoken social contract men are born into, and by which we often measure fatherhood - to protect and provide. Together, these academics and experts provide an in-depth social, cultural, economic, and historical analysis of the protector and provider roles and how it appli…
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Dr. Courtney Cogburn and Dr. Justin Harty tackle the expansive discussion on what it means to be Black in America, and the specific implications for Black men and Black fathers. Exploring the impact of Black pride on physical and mental health, the speakers reflect on the historical and current significance of identity and connection to the culture…
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We are proud to announce the official release of the first 2 episodes of our podcast. Two new episodes will be released weekly to complete the 15 episode season. Listen on spotify, google and apple podcasts, the TRYlab, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Video of the conversations will be posted to youtube @Dr.Alvin Thomas. Like, follow, and subsc…
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In this episode, I speak to four fathers who represent a large section of the lifespan and with varying but intersecting experiences that influence their fatherhood commitment. One father talks about being raised by a single dad, another talks about his life first as a stepfather and then a biological father, yet another talks about incarceration d…
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This episode features three individuals who are powerhouses in their areas. Their collective expertise represents that of parent, author, researcher, educator, academic, activist, public health leader, and poet. This conversation explores how the individual identities of man, parent, and Black, individually and intersectionally color Black men's fa…
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