• Gullah Gullah Island to Now: Ron Daise on Cultural Legacy
    May 11 2026

    Rediscover childhood memories with #RonDaise on @BlackFathersPulse! 🎉 Join the conversation on how #GullahGullahIsland connects to today's challenges in #BlackHistory education and fatherhood. 🌟 #GullahGeechee #PodcastEpisode 📚

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    54 mins
  • Part 2 - Henry Mason Jr. on Legacy & Empathy: Navigating Black Fatherhood
    Apr 27 2026

    Empathy meets empowerment on The Black Father's Pulse podcast! Join Dr. Alvin Thomas and guest Henry Mason Jr. as they navigate the intersection of fatherhood, culture, and healthcare. Learn, laugh, and reflect. 🎧✨ Listen in as Henry Mason shares profound insights on what it means to thrive as a Black father. It's not just about overcoming hurdles, it's about setting a legacy. Ever wondered about the impact of empathy in Black healthcare? Catch the latest from The Black Father's Pulse podcast. #BlackVoices #LegacyBuilding #BlackHealthcare #Fatherhood #BlackExcellence #Empathy #PodcastTalks #CulturalUnderstanding

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    35 mins
  • Beyond Spanking: Black Fatherhood and The New Era of Discipline
    Apr 13 2026

    "How does spanking impact a child's brain? Is spanking truly part of our tradition? Join Dr. Alvin Thomas in this eye-opening episode of The Black Father's Pulse as we delve into the science, cultural roots, and alternatives to corporal punishment.

    Rainbow Project experts Eric Crawford and founder/executive director Cheryl Cato discuss how common spanking is in Black communities, why parents use corporal punishment (respect, compliance, control, high expectations, and preparing children for bias), and how fear for children's safety in a racist world shapes discipline. They explain trauma-informed perspectives on the origins and impact of corporal punishment, citing research linking spanking to higher stress sensitivity, negative behavioral outcomes, strained parent-child relationships, and reduced IQ points. The guests offer alternatives centered on attachment, developmentally appropriate strategies, play, emotion coaching, repair after mistakes, and building "home place" as refuge, plus ways to navigate community pushback and information about Rainbow Project services and resources.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Part 1 - Henry Mason, Jr.: Breaking Barriers in Healthcare: A Black Man's Story
    Mar 30 2026
    From Deep Pain to Purpose: Henry Mason Jr. on Building Precious Hospice and Telling the Truth About End-of-Life Care Dr. Alvin Thomas interviews Henry Mason Jr., CEO and founder of Precious Hospice, about how his mother's second cancer diagnosis in 2013 led them to start a hospice company while she endured chemotherapy. Mason describes learning the behind the scenes of hospice, being pushed by his mother and grandfather to build the business, facing delayed payment, and racism toward young minority owners. He explains how hospice and palliative care differ, why many families fear hospice, and how industry incentives and misinformation shaped that fear. Mason shares caring for his mother through illness, the importance of honest end-of-life conversations and respecting patient dignity, and why families should discuss wills and care preferences early.
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    45 mins
  • Soul of a Father: Elevating Black Manhood with Brian Heat
    Mar 16 2026

    🚀 Listen to Brian Heat's journey from educator to transformational speaker on "The Black Father's Pulse" podcast. Discover how intentional parenting and personal growth can redefine healthy manhood. A discussion you won't want to miss! 🌟 #PurposefulParenting #BlackFatherhood

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    56 mins
  • Financial Wisdom: Lessons from The Riser Brothers - Pt1
    Mar 16 2026

    In this episode of The Black Father's Pulse, Dr. Alvin Thomas welcomes twin brothers Quinlan and Quentin Riser to delve into the early financial lessons they learned and their significance in their lives. They discuss key concepts like frugality and the importance of saving, as taught by their mother, and share their journey in authoring a children's book designed to teach financial literacy to young audiences. Quinlan, a chartered life underwriter and financial consultant, and Quentin, an assistant professor specializing in children's cognitive and social-emotional development, bring diverse perspectives on financial legacy, parental responsibilities, and the power of early learning about money. They further elaborate on the book's focus on financial education, from disability insurance to responsible credit card use, and emphasize the need to prepare children for future financial independence.

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    31 mins
  • From Participation to Power: Dr. Okey Enyia on Civic Influence, Health Equity, and the John Henry Trap
    Mar 2 2026

    This is an extended episode in commemoration of the 100th celebration of Black History Month in the USA. In this Black Father's Pulse Podcast episode during Black History Month, host Dr. Thomas talks with Dr. Okey Enyia, health policy expert and founder of Enyia Strategies, about why high civic participation in Black communities still fails to translate into policy power and equitable budgets. Dr. Enyia connects today's power gaps to historical cycles of progress and backlash, arguing for a long-game "chess" approach to governance that goes beyond voting to building durable civic infrastructure, tracking budgets, and playing the inside-outside strategy. We discuss Reconstruction-era political power, the John Henry legend and John Henryism as a metaphor for overwork and chronic stress, and how policy shapes biology and life expectancy. We close by sharing practical strategies for building civic power, emphasizing strategic rest and self-care.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Financial Wisdom: Lessons from the Riser Brothers Pt2
    Feb 23 2026

    Curious about how financial literacy can reshape #BlackCommunities? Join Dr. Thomas and the Riser brothers in this enlightening episode of The Black Father's Pulse as they explore creating legacies and empowering future generations. Listen today! 💡 #BlackFathers #Podcast"

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    40 mins