Black Fathers Building Community & Active Fatherhood: Black Fathers Inc.
By Lana Reid | June 8, 2022
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with members of Black Fathers Inc. to discuss active fatherhood, community engagement, and the importance of intentional involvement in the lives of children and families. The conversation explores how present, engaged fathers strengthen families and communities, and how Black Fathers Inc. creates spaces for mentorship, advocacy, and open dialogue around fatherhood, co-parenting, and leadership.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, members of Black Fathers Inc. share honest reflections on what it means to be present, engaged fathers within their families and communities.
The discussion highlights how intentional father involvement positively impacts children’s emotional development, family stability, and community well-being. The men speak candidly about navigating co-parenting, balancing responsibility, and breaking generational cycles through active participation in their children’s lives.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and the members of Black Fathers Inc. explore the value of community-based support systems. They emphasize the importance of creating spaces where Black fathers can speak openly, learn from one another, and share experiences without judgment.
The episode also addresses the power of representation. By uplifting stories of present, committed Black fathers, Black Fathers Inc. works to challenge harmful stereotypes and redefine narratives around Black fatherhood.
This conversation affirms that fatherhood is not only a personal responsibility, but a community commitment — one that requires support, honesty, and collective effort.
About the Organization
Black Fathers Inc. is a community-based organization dedicated to uplifting, educating, and supporting Black fathers through mentorship, advocacy, and collective dialogue. Their work centers active fatherhood, family engagement, and positive representation within Black communities.
For more information on Black Fathers Inc:
http://blackfathersinc.org/
https://www.instagram.com/bfiintiative
https://www.facebook.com/BFISacramento
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwkDvbKT84VIRzqGqXpcNfw/featured
➡️ Services: http://blackfathersinc.org/services/
About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men, organizations, and community leaders working to strengthen families, redefine fatherhood, and create supportive spaces for growth and accountability.
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The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
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