We both experienced our memories pushing back against the widely held idea of a disengaged—or completely absent—Black father. An Editor of mine used to say, "If it bothers you or makes you ...

"I couldn't imagine what it would feel like if you were a black child, sitting in class and reading a statement like that. "I do acknowledge that the number of families with absent fathers is ...

highlighting the disproportionate impact of mass incarceration on Black families. For these children, the absence of fathers during the holidays isn’t just a logistic void; it’s an emotional ...