Dope Black Dads Podcast

We spend a day at Hollyoaks and talk about representation in the media with guests, Thabo Mhlatshwa, Jayshree Patel, Richard Blackwood and Tomi Ade. Their new SoapBOX explores a knife crime storyline with teen characters. "In this day and age, a black man with a knife, there’s only one answer. There’s only one place you go.” - Tomi AdeDope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook 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.

We are joined by clinical psychologist and mother of two, Dr. Hayley Smith. We discuss the concerning increase in children's mental health difficulties being caused by their experiences in school. The impact of having a curriculum/target driven system that is outdated and doesn't cater for neurodiversity, individual needs or children with SEN has left children feeling distressed and misunderstood.Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook 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.

The rising cost of living has become a catastrophe with gas, electricity and food items becoming more expensive. This winter's increase in energy bills will be even higher than predicted, according to the head of the regulator Ofgem. A typical household is likely to pay £3,363 a year from January 2023. How do you cope with the rising cost of living? Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook 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'.  (Source: BBC News)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father, bestselling author and historian, Ibram X. Kendi, discusses his new book 'How To Raise an Antiracist'. It shows why we need to tackle the work head-on, and not avoid seemingly difficult conversations with children because of our own discomforts.This book is as much about how to raise an antiracist society for our children as it is about how to raise an individual who embraces antiracism. Because nothing raises an antiracist child more effectively than an antiracist society.Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook 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.

A Black man, Oladeji Adeyemi Omishore, died after being tasered multiple times by the police and falling into the River Thames. He was not armed and dangerous contrary to initial reports. Black people are still killed by police at a higher rate than other groups, this will not stop until we get to the root cause of policing and police brutality. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook 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.

Data relating to children is often overlooked and there are cases where companies have taken advantage of children, harvesting a great deal of data. In this episode, James Walker talks about the risks involved with children using the internet and how we can best protect them online.Rightly tips : https://right.ly/know-your-rights/data-breach/Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook 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.

A parent has been criticised for being too harsh after his friends saw his daughter take herself to her time out spot after a 'meltdown'. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook 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'. Source: Mirror UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marvyn Harrison has an open conversation on how to deal with divorce and separation in the best possible ways for both you and your children. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook 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 we are joined by Aidan from Dope Black Queers, discussing identity, being Black in the LGBTQI+ community and what pride means to us. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook 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 we provide you with tips that will help you navigate challenges with the kids. We discuss ideas on how to entertain the little ones all the way to dealing with tantrums at the supermarket. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers with the aim of creating a safe digital space within the community.  Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels: Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook 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.