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BLACK
FATHERHOOD
LEGACY

ABOUT BLACK FATHERHOOD LEGACY

Black men in Fresno have a strong desire to provide comfort and support for their partners and families. They want to be role models for their children and other men in the community. 

 

BLACK Fatherhood Legacy (BFL) was created by Black fathers for Black fathers to come together and support each other in an authentic and unapologetic way. 

JOIN OUR NEXT

MEET-UP 

Look forward to: 

  • Monthly hang-outs & topics

  • Relevant discussion

  • Support & resources

  • Guest speakers

Black Fatherhood Legacy meetup

2024 SCHEDULE

COMING SOON

Sign up for updates to stay in the loop! We'll be sharing details about our upcoming 2024 meet-up opportunities soon. 

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MEET JAY

Jay Cortez-Thomas is a father, business owner and committed community member. Since the start of BLACK Fatherhood Legacy, Jay has supported, promoted, and facilitated the program.

 

Jay leads the meet-ups for BFL and guides the topics. He is dedicated to making BFL a space for dads to thrive.

BLACK FATHERHOOD STORIES

WHAT IS YOUR BLACK FATHERHOOD LEGACY? 

Send your story to us by emailing

kata@black-enterprises.com

BLACK FATHERHOOD LEGACY REPORTS

Title: An evaluation of a doula-informed pilot workshop to strengthen paternal involvement during pregnancy among Black fathers in Fresno, CA.

The report summarizes our work and offers California stakeholders implementing Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) Fatherhood programs evidence to improve program delivery to Black men.

  • View the midterm Fatherhood Report HERE

  • The closing Fatherhood Report HERE

This research was funded by USCF-PTBi. 

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