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Posted by Fathers Incorporated on Mar 24, 2013

Fathers Incorporated Casts for “Spit’in Anger”

Fathers Incorporated is casting for a new documentary exploring the pain and anger within young Black Males as a result of father absence. Much has been said about the way to which black men express anger, however, very little about where the anger comes from. Even less about the contribution of fatherlessness to angry. Fathers Incorporated is seeking five (5) African American males between the ages of...

Posted by Fathers Incorporated on Mar 8, 2013

Ties Never Broken Bonds 1000 Men and Boys

Before an audience of over 1000 participants Fathers Incorporated held a Ties Never Broken tie pinning ceremony as part of the All-Star 2 Nights of Inspiration. During the 62nd All-Star Weekend, Chris Broussard, Terry Cummings, Michael Redd, Isaac Carree, Byron Cage, Vickie Winans, Jason Nelson, Dwight Howard Sr. and James Fortune will be among a powerful line-up of gospel music and sports figures at the...

Posted by Fathers Incorporated on Mar 7, 2013

Capital Region Black Men and Boys Summit

Black Male Empowerment Summit “Acknowledging the Present, Preparing for Excellence in the Future” This summit is designed to provide the counter-story to the often negative portrayal of Black males in our culture. It will offer accurate information and data on where and how Black males are achieving, a look at what policies inhibit or support their efforts to become successful, and the...

Posted by Fathers Incorporated on Feb 26, 2013

Fathers Incorporated Works with Matt Lauer

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse Joins NBC’s TODAY Show and the Ad Council & for Original Public Service Ads Featuring TODAY’s Anchors Matt Lauer Promotes Fatherhood Involvement in New Ad NEW YORK, February 11, 2013—Beginning today and airing throughout the week, NBC’s TODAY Show will debut a series of television public service ads featuring TODAY’s anchors, on behalf of four...

Posted by Fathers Incorporated on Feb 26, 2013

Moynihan Revisited: African American Families

In 1965, the U.S. Department of Labor released a report entitled, “The Negro Family: The Case for National Action,” authored by Daniel Patrick Moynihan. The controversial report linked the relatively low-levels of nuclear families in the black community to high levels of poverty and argued that progress against poverty required strengthening families especially Black Men. Almost five decades after the...

Posted by Fathers Incorporated on Oct 24, 2012

FI to Address Depression and Mental Health at Forum

KENNETH BRASWELL OF FATHERS INCORPORATED & TIES NEVER BROKEN MINISTRIES TEAMS WITH BEST-SELLING AUTHOR TERRIE M. WILLIAMS TO ADDRESS MENTAL ILLNESS AND ITS EFFECT ON THE BLACK FAMILY WITH OPEN FORUM CODE BLUE: A CALL FOR COMMUNITY HEALING Expert Panelists Dr. Janet Taylor, Dr. Sidney Hankerson, Dr. Derek Suite and Dr. Jeff Gardere to Lead Enlightening Discussion on Depression: Faith, Family and...

Posted by Fathers Incorporated on Aug 6, 2012

Braswell Speaks at TD Jake’s Manpower

KENNETH BRASWELL OF FATHERS INCORPORATED PRESENTS TIES NEVER BROKEN™ FATHERHOOD MINISTRIES BLUE BOWTIE CAMPAIGN AT BISHOP T.D. JAKES’ 2012 MANPOWER CONFERENCE AND TO MODERATE “REALTALK: REBUILDING Men Rebuilding Their Lives and Overcoming Adversity” PANEL Panelists include Kirk Franklin, Kwame Kilpatrick and Wess Morgan NEW YORK, NY – Championing the mission of responsible fatherhood, Kenneth...

Posted by Fathers Incorporated on May 28, 2012

Fathers Incorporated on Mission to Mongolia to address Fatherhood

Fathers Incorporated and ICF International was invited to the country of Mongolia to speak at the International Conference on Building Family Strengths: South and East Asian Family Issues in the 21st Century in Mongolia, May 30th and 31st, 2012. Executive Director of Fathers Incorporated, Kenneth Braswell and Patrick J. Patterson, MSW, MPH; Senior Manager at ICF provided an overview of the United States...

About Fathers Incorporated

Established in 2004, FI serves as a leader in the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood and Mentoring. The agency’s international, national, and local mission focuses on remedying the impact of father absence. This is accomplished through the use of innovative social marketing and multi-media platforms, traditional communications, and product development. FI seeks to expand the range of work in the fields of comprehensive and non-traditional family service models. Currently FI is the contractor for the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Moynihan Revisited

Few U.S. politicians have impacted the societal conversation regarding Black Families in America like former NYS Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. His authoring of the “The Negro Family: A Case For National Action,” has become one of the biggest less talked about realities for the American public. Fathers Incorporated, Urban Institute and Open Society Foundations explores report.

His courageous exploration into the depths of racial paradoxical systems forces us to reexamine the statistical and cultural evidence of the 21 Century.