This workshop provides a supportive and open environment to engage with the complex realities of Black fatherhood. Participants will reflect on how societal myths, structural inequities, and historical narratives influence both the representation and lived experiences of Black fathers.
We will interrogate the nuclear family as the default framework for caregiving, and honour the many ways fathers nurture and support families beyond its limits.
Topics of exploration include:
· Acknowledging the everyday practices of love, tenderness, and vulnerability expressed by Black fathers
· Accounts of absenteeism, abandonment and neglect
· The impact of systemic racism and economic challenges on parenting
· How expectations of masculinity shape expressions of care
· The impact of intergenerational trauma
This is a space for honest and tender dialogue, so come as you are. Bring your questions, your wounds, your wonder. Here, we acknowledge and bear witness to experiences of abuse, neglect, and strained relationships. Whether you are a father, had a father, or support Black fathers, no matter your experience, you are invited to join this meaningful conversation.
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Our events are open to ALL BODIES and ALL IDENTITIES! We affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and are committed to cultivating a space that is inclusive, affirming, and psychologically safe for all.
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Doors Open 18:30 Start Time19:00
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