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PODCAST

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast

Dr. Alvin Thomas

The myth of the "Absent Black Father" harms American culture and the mental health of Black men and their families. The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast, hosted by Dr. Alvin Thomas, a clinical psychologist, associate professor, and Director of the TRYLab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, aims to dismantle this myth. Through engaging conversations with Black authors, artists, and academics, the show explores issues affecting Black fathers, both past and present, and celebrates and strengthens Black

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Trailer Episode: The Black Fathers’ Pulse Podcast

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/11/07

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

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Fathers and Family Court

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

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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35:52

Black Fathers Need Stronger Support Systems

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

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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34:10

Fathers and Feathers: BIPOC Birding for All

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

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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34:30

Challenges of Being a Father

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

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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55:58

Jacob Blake on Fatherhood and Life After Kenosha

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

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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36:44

The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

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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45:16

Alex Wheatle: Sufferah

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Abandoned as a baby to the British foster care system, best-selling 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.

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Kwame Alexander on Fatherhood

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Kwame Alexander, one of America’s most beloved writers, joins us to talk about Why Fathers Cry at Night - a collection of poems, recipes, and letters to his family about the beginnings of love, the ends of love, being a father, and a son.

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35:47

How a Street Kid Turned Foster Dad Found Acceptance...

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

From 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.

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35:12

Black Santa

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Fred Conley, a community icon in Madison, Wisconsin, saw the need for representation at Christmastime and went to work. Shifting careers from a lifetime of experience as a police officer, Fred embraced his new role as a cherished holiday icon for Black children across the country.

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32:50

Why You Need to Know About Birth Cost Recovery

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

We’ve long known that social policies disproportionally affect Black families. Dr. Tiffany Green, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and co-chair of The Black Maternal and Child Health Alliance of Dane County, joins us to talk about one social policy in particular, Birth Cost Recovery, and how it impacts Black fathers following the birth of their children.

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38:07

The Black Working Class

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

The national mythos of a predominantly white working class leaves little room for black workers or any opportunity to glean lessons from their histories. Today we’re talking about the origins of the Black working class with Dr. Blair Kelley, a historian and scholar of the African American experience, and author of, "Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class."

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I Am and I Feel

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

George Floyd spoke, and no one listened. He cried, and no one responded. Black people are crying out and America is not listening and not responding, because it hears the noise and not the pain. Written at the height of racial unrest during the pandemic, this poem captures the emotional complexity throughout these traumatic experiences.

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47:30

Raising Kids Through Poetry

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Language is an art, and how we express it matters. Author and poet F. Douglas Brown and Loyola High School (LA) Principal Jamal Adams – each masters of language – share how they’re using their talent and skill to change the narrative of the boys they teach as they transition to becoming men.

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The Adventure Gap

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Why don’t we think of Black people going swimming, surfing, fishing, birding, or camping? Why are there still spaces we assume Black people shouldn’t be? James Mills, outdoor journalist, guide, and National Geographic Explorer, joins us to talk about how Black Americans, in both perception and practice, fall into what he calls “The Adventure Gap”.

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44:54

Getting Real with Felonious Munk

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

In addition to having appeared in numerous television shows and comedy clubs across the country, Felonious Munk is also a proud father whose greatest achievement might depend on whether or not he can get his young son to *just try* Ethiopian food. Comedian, social commentator, actor, producer - and dad - Felonious joins us to talk about the highs, lows, and everything in between when it comes to parenting.

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"An Amerikan Family": Two Families, One Cause.

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

The Shakur family - legends in American history - forever shaped the fight for Black liberation. Writer and journalist Santi Elijah Holley joins us to talk about his new book “An Amerikan Family: The Shakurs and the Nation They Created” - a sweeping and detailed account of family, history, culture, and the deeply rooted influence fathers - and father figures - have on their children. In this episode, we also hear a brief update on Jacob Blake’s health from his brother Pauly Jackson. In the summer

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49:23

How to Love Parents Who Weren't There For You

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

How do we continue in relationships with people who’ve hurt us - especially those closest to us? Esau McCaulley, theologian, professor and author of “How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family’s Story of Hope and Survival in the American South” joins us to talk about family, religion, poverty, grace and forgiveness.

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Coaches, Father Figures, and the Boxing Match that...

The Black Fathers" Pulse Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Jack Johnson, boxing’s first ever African-American world heavyweight champion, broke color barriers and changed the sport forever. But he didn’t do it alone. He had an important father figure in his corner. “The Royale,” a play based on the life of Jack Johnson is currently on stage and today we’re speaking with Jamal James, the actor playing the title role.

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