The Marvyn Harrison Podcast: Culture, Identity & Fatherhood

This episode is the second in a two-part mini-series, in which Chris Becks sits down with members of the black community in Australia to talk about their life and experiences whilst living there. This time, Chris is joined by Mibenge Nsenduluka. They discuss her experiences as a black journalist in Australia, what she learned from her time living in New York and the importance of having an on-screen representation of yourself and your culture. 

Own Your Greatness: 7 Principles To Overcome Tall Poppy Syndrome And Achieve Success - https://www.amazon.com/Own-Your-Greatness-Principles-Overcome-ebook/dp/B07QP924ZY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mibenge&qid=1611149052&sr=8-1

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Your host this week is Chris Becks.

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Host Marvyn Harrison, Ortis Deley and Marvin Crichlow are joined by MP David Lammy to explore the vision for Britain. They discuss ways the black community can come together for change, how the labour party is addressing issues faced by the community as well as exploring what the future for Britain looks like.

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community.

Your host is Marvyn Harrison.

Join the conversation and community online through our social channels:
Twitter: @DopeBlackDads
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If you want to get in touch with us, email us at [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.  

The Marvyn Harrison Podcast: culture, identity and fatherhood, hosted by the founder of Dope Black Dads.

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Marvyn is joined by Ortis Deley, Marvin Crichlow and Chris Becks to explore the different conversations that have arisen since the Sarah Everard case. They discuss what men can do to help women feel safe as well as what men can do as fathers to teach both their sons and daughters about society and the police going forward. 

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Your host is Marvyn Harrison. 

Join the conversation and 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 [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our private Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.

This episode is the first of 2 in a Dope Black Dads mini-series, in which Chris Becks sits down with members of the black community in Australia to talk about their life and experiences whilst living there. This time, Chris is joined by Kristin originally from Washington DC and Remell originally from South London. Together they discuss what it was like to make the move to Australia, racist and micro-aggressive experiences they've had since living there as well as what advice they would give to a member of the black community thinking about moving out there. 

Links to guests: 

Remell - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lSdSzA1zGcwvR4s949DjO?si=83SX5-ggTZOEYI_YXjcGhQ

Kristin - http://instagram.com/kjhicks13

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community.

Your host this week is Chris Becks.

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 [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our private Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. 

Marvyn is joined by one of the leaders of the organisation UTCAI, Chris Otokito. They discuss the weight and importance of community leadership, how black organisations may be able to work together for change and the controversial responses to the iconic image of Patrick Hutchinson who carried the racist protestor to safety during the BLM protests in June 2020. 

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community. 

 Your host is Marvyn Harrison.

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 [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our private Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. 

Actor Richard Blackwood and playwright Ryan Calais Cameron join Marvyn ahead of the release of their new film Typical; based on the real-life of Christopher Alder who died in police custody in 1998. Together they share their personal experiences with the police and how they feel the community can combat the issue still present in today's society. 

Typical will be available to watch from 24/02/2021 on Soho Theatre On Demand. 

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe space for the community. 

Your host is Marvyn Harrison.

Join the conversation and 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 [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth in our private Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.

Marvyn is joined by Umar Kankiya to discuss romance and dating ahead of Valentine's Day. They tell stories about their past dating experiences and have a light-hearted chat about dating apps, traditional gender roles in the dating scene, as well as how to get out of a date that isn't going according to plan. 

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Your host is Marvyn Harrison.

Join the conversation and community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDdas Instagram:@DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads

If you want to get in touch with us, email us at [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth on our private Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.

This week, the dads from South Africa chat with Marvyn to reflect on the fundamental values of the Dope Black Dads community. They talk about how to approach dads with potentially problematic views, the importance of participation within the community as well as how to avoid becoming an echo chamber. 

Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community. 

Your host is Marvyn Harrison.

Join the conversation and community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDads Instagram: @DopeBlackDads Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads

If you want to get in touch with us, email us on [email protected] or follow our conversations in-depth in our private Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'.

Donald is joined by Melvyn and Umar to discuss the free school meals debate from their perspective as fathers - they also discuss how they have used Facebook portal during the pandemic to connect with others

Dope Black Dads is place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community.

Join the conversation and community online through our social channels: 

Twitter: @DopeBlackDads

Instagram: @DopeBlackDads

Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads

If you want to get in touch with us, email us on [email protected] or follow our conversations in depth in our private Facebook Group by searching “Dope Black Dads”

Donald and Chris are joined by Marcus Smith who is a 6-Year NFL Veteran, former 1st Round Draft Pick from the Philadelphia Eagles. They have a real candid conversation about how Marcus overcame anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and embraced therapy. They also discuss how his children renewed his purpose in his life.

Dope Black Dads is place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers, as well as creating a safe digital space for the community.

Join the conversation and community online through our social channels:

Twitter: @DopeBlackDads

Instagram: @DopeBlackDads

Facebook Page: @DopeBlackDads

If you want to get in touch with us, email us on [email protected] or follow our conversations in depth in our private Facebook Group by searching “Dope Black Dads”