How a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance and Truth
Release Date: 10/25/2024
Trailer Episode: The Black Fathers’ Pulse Podcast
The Black Fathers' Pulse
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 pulse of fatherhood beating strong and vibrant. Subscribe now and join the conversation! The Black Fathers’ Pulse Podcast—where every dad’s story rocks! Thank you for being part of our community!
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Introducing: Black Fathers Raising Toddlers
The Black Fathers' Pulse
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 discussion covers the beauty and uniqueness of their children, memorable moments from the early years, lessons learned from parenting mishaps, and the balance between work, family, and self-care. We also explore their hopes and...
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Trailer Episode: The Black Fathers’ Pulse Podcast
The Black Fathers' Pulse
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 pulse of fatherhood beating strong and vibrant. Subscribe now and join the conversation!
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Fathers and Family Court
The Black Fathers' Pulse
Judge Mitchell, presiding Judge of the Juvenile Division in Dane County, oversees a myriad of juvenile and child welfare, family and civil cases. Judge Mitchell joins us today to talk about what fathers need to know about identifying and securing their parental rights, and the challenges many men face once 'in the system'.
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Black Fathers Need Stronger Support Systems
The Black Fathers' Pulse
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 social welfare policy on the lives of Black men and their children.
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Fathers and Feathers: BIPOC Birding for All
The Black Fathers' Pulse
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 of natural Wisconsin and wish to connect with others who share the same passion."
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Challenges of Being a Father
The Black Fathers' Pulse
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 to talk about the challenges - and joys - of Black fatherhood.
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Jacob Blake on Fatherhood and Life After Kenosha
The Black Fathers' Pulse
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 as a contemporary civil rights icon, the first word Jacob uses to describe himself is “father.” Today we’re speaking with Jacob Blake about Black
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The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health
The Black Fathers' Pulse
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 your mind.”
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Alex Wheatle: Sufferah
The Black Fathers' Pulse
Abandoned as a baby to the British foster care system, best-sellling author Alex Wheatle grew up without any knowledge of his Jamaican parentage or family history. Alex joins us to share stories from his new memoir "Sufferah" - of his early years at the notorious Shirley Oaks children’s home in London, through the Brixton Uprising, to the front porch in Jamaica of the father who abandoned him as an infant 24 years later.
info_outlineFrom his childhood on the streets in Uganda to his life as an adoptive father and foster father of over 30 children, our guest, Peter Mutabazi, has an extraordinary personal story that weaves together countries, continents, social strata, and family – at every possible level.