“The Black Daddies Club Family Values Tour” has been rolling through the Toronto over the past few weeks! During that time, we engaged members of the community and tackled some controversial issues. The Tour has given space for Black men, Black fathers and those who care for and love them to come together and have some real, no-holds-barred talk about matters that are near and dear to us. Let’s keep the momentum going, family!
The upcoming scheduled discussions are as follows:
Topic: How can I be a provider if…? Employment and Post-Secondary attainment among Black fathers
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 8th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pathways, Artscape Building, 585 Dundas St. East, Regent Park
In this discussion we will look at Black masculinity and what it means to be father who is a ‘provider’. We will examine the challenges that Black fathers face as effective co-parents when they are not employed or aren’t in possession of a diploma or degree. We will speak about opportunities for Black fathers to secure employment and cast light on the programs that enable adults to attain post-secondary qualifications.
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Topic: How can you call me absent when…?
Date and Time: Monday May 13th, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: Palisades Recreational Centre Theatre Room 15 San Romanoway , Jane & Finch
During this discussion, we will be redefining the idea of ‘presence’. What does it mean to be ‘present’ in your child’s life even if you do not live with your child? What does being ‘present’ mean to a child? What effects does father absence have on the child? How is the presence of the father not recognized as being of equal in value to that of the mother in the life of the child? In addition, we will be identifying the factors that may prevent fathers from being present. Opportunities for mentorship and ‘parenting’ the community will also be shared at this session. There will also be a screening of the short film “The Son” from Exousia Media
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Topic: Black Fatherhood, Black Masculinities: The Body, The Child, the Message
Date and Time: Friday May 17th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Young Potential Fathers Space, 1901 Weston Rd., Unit 18
During this discussion we will be talking about Black masculinity. What are the contradictions of embedded in our notions of masculinity that make Black fatherhood challenging? What are the messages that we are telling our young boys and girls about Black masculinity? What opportunities are there for a different discourse in Black masculinity that could potentially lead to the development of better fathering practices?
The Dr. Vibe Show™ is honored to co-hosting the “How can I be a provider if…? Employment and Post-Secondary attainment among Black fathers” presentation on Wednesday, May 8th, 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
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