Dope Black Dads Podcast

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.

Growing up in the age of anxiety can be challenging for both parents and children. Anxiety can present quite differently depending on the age group. In this episode, we explore ways parents can support their kids through this. Source: The Mirror. 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: @DopeBlackDadsIf 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'.We explore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, broadcaster and educator, Jeffrey Boakye, discusses issues surrounding education, race, masculinity and popular culture. His new book, ‘ I Heard What You Said’ aims to bring a necessary call to action in order to reform an education system that is biased against non-white conceptions.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 award-winning director, choreographer, and writer, Lanre Malaolu. We talk about his experience as a Black actor, his journey into the acting world and his most recent stage production, SAMSKARA. SAMSKARA is an ode to what it means to be a Black man in Britain today. It received 4 stars from the Guardian (and included in their best theatre of 2021) and was chosen as a Time Out London Top pick.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 Marvyn Harrison is joined by Bushra Shaikh. The two talk about the ways parenting changes as your child enters teenage years, breaking traditional roles in parenting, marriage and separation as well as the roles that cultures and traditions play in our parenting styles. 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.

Join Marvyn Harrison as he gives out 6 parenting hacks to help with school runs. From setting up the kids uniforms to easy and healthy breakfast meals. What's one parenting tip you live by? 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 talk about naming your child after a woman who picked a name for her little boy has been left questioning her choices after staff at their nursery made a seemingly innocent comment. Has anyone ruined the name of your child? Source: The Mirror, Written by Zoe ForseyDope 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: @DopeBlackDadsIf 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.