Black Fatherhood Project - Chris

This interview was conducted in 2007. Chris is a loving father of two and at the time of the interview, a Ph.D candidate at Howard University.

The Black Fatherhood Project is an independent project taken on by Jordan Thierry, student and activist originating from the Portland, Oregon area. The Black Fatherhood Project is a critical exploration of the roles black men play as father figures in American families. It is also a tribute to, and acknowledgement of the millions of Black men who are active contributors in the upbringing of their own and others' children, a group that is severely neglected and often blamed for many of the problems in the black community.

Ultimately, the BFP hopes to expose these men who are serving a significant function in society in order to set an example and inspire other men, black men specifically who are not fulfilling this responsibility, as well as better the world's understanding of the black family.

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[Cherry32able]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO.  THANK YOU FOR POSTING. INSPIRING.

[Mortison77577]

What about the "stop blacks from reproducing project"? Is there one of those? That might reduce the crime rate.

[creeball]

dude is REAL.

[smewr]

The "REAL" role model for blacks is a real man like Bill Cosby. Or Spike Lee. Real men face the facts and develop a plan...... If you asked them how to get from point A to point B, they would say, "go look in the mirror".

[tyrell71454]

This is so inspiring and I can relate to this in some ways.

[marcdaddy33]

Appreciate the vid... I DEFINITELY with this brother about the negative portrayals of black men, particularly as fathers. Part of the reason why I LOVE the movies "The Pursuit of Happyness" and "John Q".

Hope this brotha continues to grow as a father and as a man... and good luck to The Black Fatherhood Project.

[mikecockrell]

MAn you look familiar...

[Longhornhistorian]

hey