From MTV's "Run's House" to championing mental health advocacy, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons Jr. is changing the narrative for Black men. Discover his inspiring journey of healing and teaching strength through vulnerability in the latest episode of Black Fathers Pulse. You won't want to miss it! 🖤 #VulnerabilityIsStrength #BlackFathers #HipHop #Podcast

🎧 Dive into a powerful episode of #TheBlackFathersPulse with Mike de la Rocha and Dr. Alvin Thomas! Discover the transformative journey of fatherhood, vulnerability, and emotional healing. Join this heartfelt conversation and explore how love and presence shape the future generations. Don't miss the wisdom shared about breaking cycles and fostering genuine connections. 🌟 #FatherhoodReimagined #EmotionalHealing #PodcastLife #BlackFathersPulse

Join us for an inspiring journey with Charles E. Johnson, a true changemaker who transformed his Englewood upbringing into a platform for community empowerment. In the latest episode of #BlackFathersPulse, Dr. Alvin Thomas unpacks Charles's story of resilience and purpose. Discover how his leadership at SodexoMagic isn't just about business success but fostering real change through economic empowerment and youth mentorship in Chicago. Charles and Dr. Thomas reflect on the power of love, discipline, and the critical role of Black fathers in shaping future generations. Their conversation dives deep into personal responsibility, community building, and redefining success. Don't miss this episode—it's a call to action and a blueprint for impactful change. Tune in! #CommunityLeadership #Fatherhood #BlackExcellence #ChicagoSeries

https://thedifferenceengine.asu.edu/team/charles-johnson

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYEBMTRX3m/

https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/charles-johnson-marketing-mastermind/

🎨 Explore the journey of Richard McNeil, Chicago's inspiring storyteller through art. On The Black Fathers Pulse podcast, we discuss how his murals are beacons of hope and heroism. Don't miss this powerful conversation! #CommunityArt #HeroesWithin #BlackArt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riche_rich_arts/

https://ndigo.com/2020/01/04/up-and-coming-artist-richard-mcneal/

Experience the powerful story of Jason Campbell today on Black Fathers Pulse! From hosting transformative Father's Flow Yoga sessions at the Obama Presidential Center to mentoring future leaders, Jason's mission is clear: build community, heal families, and create impact. 🌟 Hear how he's leveraging Brand B Sports to guide athletes in making meaningful connections. 🎙️ Get ready to be moved by his passion and dedication. Tune in now. #YogaWithFathers #EmpowerYouth #BrandBSports #ChicagoSeries #CommunityFirst

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-campbell-ba24535/

BrandB Sports: https://brandbsports.com/about-us/

Canvas Rebel article: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-jason-campbell/

🌟 What happens when a mentor believes in YOU? Bernard Lyles shares his 40-year legacy of building futures and breaking barriers in Chicago. Hear the impact on #BlackFathersPulse podcast. Don't miss this inspirational conversation! 🎙️ #Inspiration #ChicagoLegacy

https://www.tri-masters.net/

https://www.triathlete.com/culture/people/trispo-bernard-lyles-is-changing-young-lives-through-triathlon/

https://tribeginnersluck.podbean.com/e/creating-opportunities-to-tri-with-bernard-lyles/

New Episode Alert

This is probably the most fun and laughter I have had on an episode. I think you will enjoy this too. On the Black Fathers Pulse podcast, Dr. Alvin Thomas interviews Chicago father-son duo Jahmeel and 18-year-old Jahkil Jackson about their bond and the impact of Jahkil's nonprofit Project I Am, founded after he saw homelessness at age five and began distributing "blessing bags" at eight. They discuss how Jahmeel and Jahkil's mother, Naté, nurtured his compassion into a global movement that has distributed 300,000+ blessing bags, raised nearly $1 million, mobilized 3,000 youth in 80 cities, and expanded internationally. The conversation covers discipline learned through sports, staying grounded amid accolades, family modeling of service and entrepreneurship, and the importance of fathers being present, supportive, understanding, and communicative. In rapid fire, they share advice, superpowers, and Father's Day messages, plus where to follow Project I Am.

#Fatherhood #Changemakers #ProjectIAm #FatherhoodMatters

Learn about and follow Jahkil's movement through these links:

Personal Website: https://weareprojectiam.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahkiljackson/?hl=en

https://truestarmedia.org/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robynshulman/2018/03/28/meet-the-10-year-old-social-entrepreneur-helping-the-homeless-across-the-nation/

🎙️ New Episode Alert!

He became a father at just 15 — and turned that early test into a lifelong mission. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Alvin Thomas sits down with Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr., Executive Director of Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities and researcher at Chapin Hall, to talk about the weight and the wonder of teen fatherhood, the myths surrounding Black dads, and how he turned his story into a movement reshaping family work across Chicago.

From couch-surfing fathers to City Hall policy rooms — this is a story about redemption, resilience, and rewriting the narrative on Black fatherhood. 🔥

🎧 Tune in now.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Boyd's work:

• Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities: www.ffhc.org
• Chapin Hall research profile: chapinhall.org/person/clinton-boyd-jr
• Essence op-ed, "Want Stronger Black Families? Invest in Black Fathers": essence.com/op-ed/op-ed-invest-in-black-fatherhood

#BlackFatherhoodMatters #FromTeenDadToTrailblazer #RewriteTheNarrative #VoicesFromTheSecondCity