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A Dad Who Shares Care Equally
- Umar and his wife both work full-time and share childcare equally, showing practical 50/50 parenting is possible.
- Umar notes schools and others still default to calling mothers, which sidelines fathers' contributions.
Dope Black Dads Creating Community
- Marvin founded Dope Black Dads to help Black fathers connect, discuss parenting and mental health.
- The group grew internationally and created space for dads to share experiences and challenge exclusion.
Make Parental Leave Affordable And Non-Transferable
- Reform parental leave to be non-transferable, well-paid, and affordable so more fathers can take time off.
- Increase statutory pay and employer uptake to remove financial barriers to shared caregiving.