Malik Yoba born in the Bronx is an actor, youth and fatherhood advocate, singer and has many other accomplished Talents . For the the older school he is known for his starring role as NYPD Detective J. C. Williams on the Fox police drama New York Undercover and as Yul Brenner in the film Cool Runnings. For the newer school, He appeared as Gavin in the 2007 Tyler Perry film Why Did I Get Married? and its 2010 sequel Why Did I Get Married Too?. In 2015, he joined the cast of Lee Daniels’ Empire as Vernon Turner

Episode 5 - The Importance of Black Fatherhood in Film w/ Malik Yoba

As a nationally syndicated radio personality, actor, social media influencer, activist, musician, husband and father of four awesome children, Willie Moore Jr. has proven that innate charisma, abundant creativity, and a passion for empowerment can translate in the faith-based community and the general market.

Established in 2004, FI has a unique seat at the national table, working with leaders in the White House, Congress, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Family Law, Business, Faith-Based and the Responsible Fatherhood Movement. FI works collaboratively with organizations around the country to identify and advocate for social and legislative changes that lead to healthy father involvement with children, regardless of the father’s marital or economic status, or geographic location.

Episode 6 - Fathers Incorporated w/ Guest Host Willie Moore Jr.

Ron Tijerina is the co-founder and co-executive director of The RIDGE Project, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides services through partnerships with churches, schools, and state and national agencies to serve the youth and families of Ohio. The organization also strives to inform individuals, communities, the media, and local and national policymakers of the importance of strong families. Together with his wife Catherine, Mr. Tijerina co-created the award-winning TYRO curriculum, which attacks the cultures of entitlement, incarceration, and generational cycles of poverty that fragment families and destroy legacies. His work in the Ohio prison system and across the nation has strengthened tens of thousands of families and garnered national attention.

Episode 7 - Understanding the Work of Fatherhood and Re-Entry w/ Ron Tijerina

Jeffrey Shears is a Professor in the School of Social Work Departments at UNC Charlotte, where he is also the Director of the Joint Masters Social Work Program (JMSW). Dr. Shears earned his BSW and Masters in Education Administration from North Carolina A&T State University and his PhD in Social Work from the University of Denver. His research interest is men (fathering, multicultural issues, HIV and AIDS) and quantitative research with an emphasis on data sharing among social service agencies. In addition, Dr. Shears has an extensive list of academic publications on fathering featured in national and internationally refereed journals. He is co-author of the acclaimed “What all Dads Should Know” (Createaspace Publishers, 2011).

Episode 8 – The Importance of Research and Fatherhood w/ Dr. Jeff Shears

Armon R. Perry, Ph.D., MSW is a Professor and Director of the BSW Program at the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. Dr. Perry teaches Introduction to Social Work. Dr. Perry’s research interests include fathers’ involvement in the lives of their children, leading him to co-edit, Fatherhood in America: Social Work Perspectives in a Changing Society, a comprehensive edited volume addressing the micro and macro factors shaping paternal involvement. 

Currently, Dr. Perry serves as the Principal Investigator of the 4 Your Child Program, a federally funded multi-site project that aims to increase non-resident fathers’ capacity for paternal involvement. In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Perry has professional experience in the areas of child protective services and as a parent education curriculum facilitator.

Episode 9 – Where is the Black Love for Black Fatherhood w/ Dr. Armon Perry

Latrice Rollins is an Assistant Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine and Prevention Research Center. She is also the director of the National African American Child and Family Research Center. Dr. Rollins is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leader, whose work is focused on father engagement and father-inclusive practices in health and human services. She is the principal investigator for several community-based participatory research studies focused on father engagement in maternal and child health and violence prevention. She is the editor of the book, Engaging and Working with African American Fathers: Strategies and Lessons Learned.

Episode 10 - Placing a Focus on Black Fatherhood within a Family Context w/ Dr. Latrice Rollins

FOX on the ROAD: Poppa University
It’s Father’s Day weekend, and we welcome Kenneth Braswell CEO of Fathers Inc. to talk about his latest initiative called Poppa University that helps fathers become the best they can be for their children.

FOX on the ROAD: Poppa University

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A New Resource for Dads - Poppa University
How's this for an idea and the perfect gift for any dad? Free advise, endless dad jokes, resources and virtual AI-powered confidant named Sage the Owl. Men will find all this and more at Poppa University, a free, dedicated online resource and virtual community to support fathers as they raise their kids and navigate fatherhood. My guest on Perspectives is Kenneth Braswell, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Father's Incorporated. Father's Incorporated has an overall mission to improve the societal narrative and perception of fathers to ensure the definition of family includes fathers. Established in 2004, Fathers Incorporated has a unique seat at the national table, working with leaders in the White House, Congress, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Family Law, Business, Faith-based and the Responsible Fatherhood Movement. PoppaUniversity.com features a range of A range of tools and resources to empower fathers in their parenting journey; a vibrant social media community for peer interaction; Practical parenting guides, self-help videos and brochures, and referral resources; A Fatherhood Fun Hub that includes contests, directory of TV and cinema dads, and dad jokes as well as an interactive AI powered chatbot named Sage the Owl to assist dads and engaged granddads 24/7.

Kenneth Brasswell Fathers Incorporated

Perspectives with Condace Pressley and Kenneth Braswell

Join Darryl C. Green as he shares his inspiring journey of turning tragedy into triumph, exploring forgiveness, social justice, and the transformative power of healing in life and family.

Darryl C. Green on Forgiveness, Healing, and Fatherhood: A Path to Reconciliation and Change

I AM Dad is a one-of-a-kind brand that celebrates the beauty of fatherhood and the important essence of manhood. Our intention is to give voice and relevance to the masculine side of love and life. In today’s society where so many voices are looking to be heard, the voices of dad, too, cry out. This forum is just one way to express the unique position of the voice of dad.

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