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In this episode, Cameron speaks on the relevance and importance of celebrating Women's Day/Month and talking to kids about gender bias. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cameron and Louis join forces to talk about what it means to become better allies for women. They tackle recognising male privilege and the importance of allyship. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Louis speaks on the importance of men acknowledging their privilege, in order to realise the role that they can play in the upliftment of women. He shares his perspective on what we can do as individuals to support gender parity. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Marcus is joined by Josh Odam, a diversity, equity, and inclusion professional, former Program Coordinator at In Our Own Voices and the founder and curator of Healing While Black. They talk about understanding toxic masculinity through the lens of Black men and how this hinders their progression. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cameron talks about celebrating love as a norm for his family. He speaks about the importance of children seeing parents regularly showing affection to each other and teaching them different forms of love languages. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cameron questions what it means to be a Black man and to be masculine. He shares his own perspective and challenges our listeners to self-introspect and answer this for themselves. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, still in the spirit of love, Marcus shares relationship advice he wishes he was given or had listened to in his earlier years. He touches on how his caregivers spoke to him if at all, about feelings and relationships and what he as a father would like to share with his daughters about dating. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Marcus talks about expressions of love and how to set good examples of what love should look like to our children, which is important now more than ever with media and society constantly fuelling toxicity as well as exposing and normalising cruel/inappropriate behaviour. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the episode, Marcus discusses how we can teach children to practise kindness in a cruel world, in light of the "Random Acts Of Kindness Day" observed in the month of February. He addresses the different types of cruelty around us and how it affects kids as they grow older and become more aware of the world. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Umar is in conversation with Ben Hurst, an activist, educator, host, presenter, podcaster, model, public speaker and the Head of Facilitation and Training at Beyond Equality (formerly The Good Lad Initiative). They break down what masculinity and toxic masculinity translate to in real-life and how societal expectations affect Black men in more ways than one. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Umar discusses the challenges that are faced by parents nowadays. He questions whether parenting has become more difficult in this generation, with advancements in technology, social media and changes in society amongst many other things. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Umar discusses "Dry January", what the initiative is all about and how to put it into practice. He shares some tips on how to go about participating in Dry January and the possible benefits it may have on our health and our pockets. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Umar is joined by Brother Nia Imara, founder of The National Association of Black Supplementary Schools (NABSS). His vision was to encourage more parents from the African Heritage community to take advantage of the extra supplementary education facilities around the UK and tackle head-on any issues with the heavily reported achievement of African Heritage children in mainstream education. They discuss the creation of NABSS and the work that they do. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Marcus talks about the importance of date night, whether you are married, in a new relationship or a long-term one. He shares some tips on making date night a priority and reconnecting with your partner. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus is in conversation with Isaac Ouro-Gnao a Togolese-British dance and writing-based multidisciplinary artist, and freelance journalist. He creates empathetic and thought-provoking work rooted in magical realism and African Futurism with a focus on themes of childhood, memory, and mental health. They speak on mental health and the use of art to create awareness and its use as a form of self-expression and self-care. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Marcus talks about taking care of our mental health. He talks about his personal experience with mental health and looking after his family. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Umar reflects on the year as we come to the end of 2022. As with any other year, we have faced individual challenges and others that affected us as a nation, however in the midst of all that it is necessary to be appreciative of any good that we have experienced, in preparation for the year ahead. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Marcus talks about creating vision boards as a fun family activity as we go into the new year. He touches on the importance of having a physical, visual reminder of your aspirations and goals and guides us through creating vision boards. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Umar talks about incorporating culture into festivities and Christmas celebrations. Particularly how they have managed to combine different elements of Christmas traditions, religion, and culture in his household. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we continue to embrace the holiday spirit, Umar talks about discussing Santa Clause and fairytales with your children. Helping them understand Christmas celebrations through fairytales and storytelling. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads If you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.