Happy International Men’s Day! Every November 19th is the chance to celebrate the positive value men bring to the world. As a woman, wife, mother of a son, and friend of many awesome men, International Men’s Day is highly significant to me. It’s about supporting the men, or men-to-be, in my life to reach their potential in every setting. Photo credit: nappy on Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-wearing-blue-blazer-936043/ This post will examine how  inclusive leadership

Image from Wix Media Father's Day is a celebration that underscores the vital role fathers play in nurturing and supporting their families. In an effort to ensure those fathers who feel neglected at times are fully given their due, this particular Father’s Day we’re highlighting the often overlooked but crucial contributions of Black men in breaking barriers and empowering their women and families. With such pressures to perform, support, and contribute, we also recognize the

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Photo by Zach Vessels on Unsplash Whether you’re reading the news or watching television today, you’re likely to find Black fathers shown in a bad light, especially in the United States. In this post, we examine and put to rest the myth of the missing Black father. We look at statistics, like the percentage of absent fathers in America, and how the media has distorted the public image of Black fathers. What has happened between Black families now and Black families in the 195

No matter how much people deny it, most do judge a book by its cover. And this fact has never rung truer than in the case of Black men....

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto: https://www.pexels.com/photo/cheerful-black-man-spending-day-outdoors-on-quay-4560069/ How does someone focus their energy on what they want in life, as opposed to all the barriers one might face? What actions truly help align one's mindset with the outcomes they are working towards? Some cultures have practiced mantras — a sound, word or expression believed to have a spiritual power — from time immemorial. Now, mantras are known to be something one

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Before we narrow our focus to the ideas contained in this post, here’s a question to ponder: how would you describe ‘the Black Father’?...

With the US celebration of Women’s History Month in March and International Women’s Day on March 8th, it’s a good time to look at the...

Today is my late pops birthday. The weeks leading up to it had me thinking about Black men in our society and what his life was like simply because he was a Black man. Sadly, the stereotypes that plagued my dad’s generation are still prevalent, with some added twists brought on by our celebrity-worshiping culture. I'd like to talk about misunderstood Black men and what we need as a society to let them be their true selves without limit. Table of Contents: Celebrating My Dad's

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The importance of Black fathers can’t be stressed enough as we approach Father’s Day. The list of responsibilities of a father goes far...

The importance of Black men’s health issues has been understated for some time. With anti-Black racism increasingly becoming a direct cause for health concerns and tens of thousands of Black men dying during the pandemic, we need to emphasize finding solutions so Black men live healthier, happier lives. No more should they have to be easily susceptible to depression, increased blood pressure and other issues they face due to today’s climate. Table of Contents: What Are Men’s