Supporting Black & Brown Fathers in Family Court: Kareem Chady on Advocacy
By Lana Reid | October 26, 2022
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Kareem Chady, founder and executive director of Dads Evolving Change, to discuss supporting Black and Brown fathers navigating the family court system. Kareem shares how systemic barriers, lack of access to legal guidance, and misinformation often disadvantage fathers seeking custody, visitation, and fair co-parenting arrangements. He reflects on why advocacy, education, and community-based support are critical for families and children.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Kareem Chady offers an informed and compassionate conversation about family court, fatherhood advocacy, and systemic challenges.
Kareem explains how many fathers enter the family court system without adequate legal knowledge or support, placing them at a disadvantage from the start. He discusses common barriers fathers face, including misinformation, financial strain, and assumptions that impact custody and parenting outcomes.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Kareem explore the role of advocacy organizations in bridging these gaps. Kareem shares how Dads Evolving Change provides education, guidance, and resources to help fathers better understand the legal process, advocate for themselves, and remain actively involved in their children’s lives.
The discussion also highlights the broader impact of family court outcomes on children and communities. Kareem emphasizes that when fathers are supported, informed, and treated equitably, children benefit from stronger relationships, stability, and emotional well-being. He underscores the importance of community-based solutions that center families rather than punishment or exclusion.
This episode sheds light on an often overlooked issue, calling for greater awareness, education, and advocacy to support fathers and create more equitable family court experiences.
About the Guest
Kareem Chady is the founder and executive director of Dads Evolving Change, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping fathers navigate family court, custody, and co-parenting challenges through advocacy, education, and community support.
For more information on Kareem Chadly:
https://dadsevokingchange.org/
https://www.instagram.com/dadsevokingchange
https://www.facebook.com/Decfordads/
https://www.twitter.com/DECfordads
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8TGgpNu4ZGPQDhMClA_JaQ/featured
About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men who serve as advocates, nonprofit leaders, and community builders working to support families and create more equitable systems of care.
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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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