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SUMMARY:Film Screening:  The Black Fatherhood Project
DESCRIPTION:The Black Fatherhood Project poignantly reveals a history much more complex and profound than what is often seen on the surface of events. Directed and produced by Jordan Thierry\, The Black Fatherhood Project unravels the roots of Black absentee parenting through the telling of his own story\, interviews with prominent historians\, and dialogue among a diverse selection of dads. The discussions include personal experiences\, inspirations\, and insight on how communities can come together to ensure the power of a father’s love is not lost on America’s Black children. \n“The film explores the issues that continue to plague the Black community\,” says Thierry. “It digs deep into history to identify how Black families functioned before slavery\, how it and subsequent discrimination affected black fathers’ involvement in their families\, and its impact today.” \nNationwide\, 67 percent of Black children live in single-parent families\, predominantly with the mother. This factor alone increases the likelihood of living in poverty\, low educational achievement\, incarceration and abuse. This ratio has tripled since the 1960s\, growing in correlation with drug crimes\, prisons\, and income inequality to create today’s challenges for the Black family.   \nThe first-time filmmaker adds\, “The film also reveals that while the statistics may be discouraging\, there is a strong faction of black men that are breaking the cycle of fatherlessness in their families and inspiring others to do the same.” \nThis film screening will begin at 6:00pm on Wednesday\, July 31st and will be followed by a question and answers discussion facilitated by the Director. The film can also be viewed at the film’s website BlackFatherhoodProject.com. The website also provides informational resources on fatherhood as well as a list of reputable mentor and advocacy groups.
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