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This is probably the most fun and laughter I have had on an episode. I think you will enjoy this too. On the Black Fathers Pulse podcast, Dr. Alvin Thomas interviews Chicago father-son duo Jahmeel and 18-year-old Jahkil Jackson about their bond and the impact of Jahkil's nonprofit Project I Am, founded after he saw homelessness at age five and began distributing "blessing bags" at eight. They discuss how Jahmeel and Jahkil's mother, Naté, nurtured his compassion into a global movement that has distributed 300,000+ blessing bags, raised nearly $1 million, mobilized 3,000 youth in 80 cities, and expanded internationally. The conversation covers discipline learned through sports, staying grounded amid accolades, family modeling of service and entrepreneurship, and the importance of fathers being present, supportive, understanding, and communicative. In rapid fire, they share advice, superpowers, and Father's Day messages, plus where to follow Project I Am.

#Fatherhood #Changemakers #ProjectIAm #FatherhoodMatters

Learn about and follow Jahkil's movement through these links:

Personal Website: https://weareprojectiam.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahkiljackson/?hl=en

https://truestarmedia.org/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robynshulman/2018/03/28/meet-the-10-year-old-social-entrepreneur-helping-the-homeless-across-the-nation/

🎙️ New Episode Alert!

He became a father at just 15 — and turned that early test into a lifelong mission. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Alvin Thomas sits down with Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr., Executive Director of Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities and researcher at Chapin Hall, to talk about the weight and the wonder of teen fatherhood, the myths surrounding Black dads, and how he turned his story into a movement reshaping family work across Chicago.

From couch-surfing fathers to City Hall policy rooms — this is a story about redemption, resilience, and rewriting the narrative on Black fatherhood. 🔥

🎧 Tune in now.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Boyd's work:

• Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities: www.ffhc.org
• Chapin Hall research profile: chapinhall.org/person/clinton-boyd-jr
• Essence op-ed, "Want Stronger Black Families? Invest in Black Fathers": essence.com/op-ed/op-ed-invest-in-black-fatherhood

#BlackFatherhoodMatters #FromTeenDadToTrailblazer #RewriteTheNarrative #VoicesFromTheSecondCity

Rediscover childhood memories with #RonDaise on @BlackFathersPulse! 🎉 Join the conversation on how #GullahGullahIsland connects to today's challenges in #BlackHistory education and fatherhood. 🌟 #GullahGeechee #PodcastEpisode 📚

Empathy meets empowerment on The Black Father's Pulse podcast! Join Dr. Alvin Thomas and guest Henry Mason Jr. as they navigate the intersection of fatherhood, culture, and healthcare. Learn, laugh, and reflect. 🎧✨ Listen in as Henry Mason shares profound insights on what it means to thrive as a Black father. It's not just about overcoming hurdles, it's about setting a legacy. Ever wondered about the impact of empathy in Black healthcare? Catch the latest from The Black Father's Pulse podcast. #BlackVoices #LegacyBuilding #BlackHealthcare #Fatherhood #BlackExcellence #Empathy #PodcastTalks #CulturalUnderstanding

"How does spanking impact a child's brain? Is spanking truly part of our tradition? Join Dr. Alvin Thomas in this eye-opening episode of The Black Father's Pulse as we delve into the science, cultural roots, and alternatives to corporal punishment.

Rainbow Project experts Eric Crawford and founder/executive director Cheryl Cato discuss how common spanking is in Black communities, why parents use corporal punishment (respect, compliance, control, high expectations, and preparing children for bias), and how fear for children's safety in a racist world shapes discipline. They explain trauma-informed perspectives on the origins and impact of corporal punishment, citing research linking spanking to higher stress sensitivity, negative behavioral outcomes, strained parent-child relationships, and reduced IQ points. The guests offer alternatives centered on attachment, developmentally appropriate strategies, play, emotion coaching, repair after mistakes, and building "home place" as refuge, plus ways to navigate community pushback and information about Rainbow Project services and resources.

🚀 Listen to Brian Heat's journey from educator to transformational speaker on "The Black Father's Pulse" podcast. Discover how intentional parenting and personal growth can redefine healthy manhood. A discussion you won't want to miss! 🌟 #PurposefulParenting #BlackFatherhood

In this episode of The Black Father's Pulse, Dr. Alvin Thomas welcomes twin brothers Quinlan and Quentin Riser to delve into the early financial lessons they learned and their significance in their lives. They discuss key concepts like frugality and the importance of saving, as taught by their mother, and share their journey in authoring a children's book designed to teach financial literacy to young audiences. Quinlan, a chartered life underwriter and financial consultant, and Quentin, an assistant professor specializing in children's cognitive and social-emotional development, bring diverse perspectives on financial legacy, parental responsibilities, and the power of early learning about money. They further elaborate on the book's focus on financial education, from disability insurance to responsible credit card use, and emphasize the need to prepare children for future financial independence.

This is an extended episode in commemoration of the 100th celebration of Black History Month in the USA. In this Black Father's Pulse Podcast episode during Black History Month, host Dr. Thomas talks with Dr. Okey Enyia, health policy expert and founder of Enyia Strategies, about why high civic participation in Black communities still fails to translate into policy power and equitable budgets. Dr. Enyia connects today's power gaps to historical cycles of progress and backlash, arguing for a long-game "chess" approach to governance that goes beyond voting to building durable civic infrastructure, tracking budgets, and playing the inside-outside strategy. We discuss Reconstruction-era political power, the John Henry legend and John Henryism as a metaphor for overwork and chronic stress, and how policy shapes biology and life expectancy. We close by sharing practical strategies for building civic power, emphasizing strategic rest and self-care.

Curious about how financial literacy can reshape #BlackCommunities? Join Dr. Thomas and the Riser brothers in this enlightening episode of The Black Father's Pulse as they explore creating legacies and empowering future generations. Listen today! 💡 #BlackFathers #Podcast"