In this inspiring episode of the A.F.A.R Podcast, we focus on the importance of mentorship for Black individuals. Join us as we explore the transformative impact of mentorship, its potential to uplift and empower, and its significance in fostering personal and professional growth within the Black community. Throughout the episode, we'll discuss the following: The role of mentorship in overcoming systemic barriers and challenges Black individuals face. The benefits of mentorship include increased confidence, expanded networks, and improved problem-solving skills. Real-life success stories from ..read more

Join us on the A.F.A.R Podcast this week as we continue our commitment to consistently releasing episodes every Wednesday at 11 am! In today's episode, we're excited to welcome guest host Athena Davis to explore the representation of People of Color (P.O.C) in Media and Entertainment. Together with Athena, we'll take a deep dive into the historical context of P.O.C representation, discuss the industry's current state, and analyze the impact of media portrayals on society. We'll also cover the efforts being made to improve representation, the intersection of media with other social justice move ..read more

In this week's episode of the A.F.A.R Podcast, we're back and better than ever! Join us every Wednesday at 11 am as we delve into fascinating discussions on mental health, parenthood, and the unique experiences of People of Color. This week, we're honored to have Athena Davis as our guest, a prominent voice in the world of Black feminism. Together with Athena, we'll explore the core principles of Black feminism and its impact on families and communities. Learn how to empower and uplift Black women, embrace intersectionality, and foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone ..read more

Welcome to the Afar Podcast! In this episode, we’ll be discussing the challenges faced by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Boston and the impact on families and children in need. We’ll explore high caseloads, a lack of resources, racial disparities, transparency and accountability concerns, and slow reunification with families. To help us understand these complex issues, we’ll be joined by Shante Leathers-Idowu, a licensed clinical social worker who previously worked at DCF, and Shakina Coplin, a clinician at Fathers UpLift. We’ll delve into their experiences on the ground, wo ..read more

This week the Fathers' Uplift team discusses love, self-love, and the importance of expressing your love and your appreciation of others. Love isn't always such an easy emotion for us men to show due to influences of culture and perceptions of "masculinity." Today we discuss how to not be afraid to show love to others as men, which helps us to open up to our peers, our communities, and our families. It's another episode of our Kings' Dilemmas series, helping Kings navigate the dilemmas they face as leaders so they can make the best decisions for themselves, their families, and their commu ..read more

This week the Fathers' Uplift Team discusses cultural identity, the meaning of our cultural roots, backgrounds, nationalities, and what factors influence and shape our view of each other’s cultures. This is another episode of our Kings' Dilemmas series, helping Kings navigate the dilemmas they face as leaders so they can make the best decisions for themselves, their family, and their communities. We're glad to have you tuning in ..read more

Welcome Back to AFAR. In today’s episode, Father’s UpLift Youth Tariq, Jhakari, Robert, Christian, and Jason engage each other freely and authentically, speaking truth on topics that interest them. This week, the boys are discussing their high school experiences, posing questions to each other such as:  What was/has been your experience in high school?  How much do you think that experience impacts your future? What are the "Do’s and Don’ts" in High School? Were/are you a follower or a leader in school?  Because there are a lot of followers, people get into fights and trou ..read more

Welcome Back to AFAR. In today's episode, Host David and three of our youth - Tariq, Jason, and Christian - engage each other freely, authentically, and step out of their comfort zones as young men, speaking truth on topics that interest them. They offer perspectives to their peers and listeners and provide tools that will help them make the best decisions for themselves, at home, at school, and in the community. Today, they discuss dropping mixtapes, the impact of music in their lives, and ways to use music as a tool to build healthy friendships. They also pose questions to each other about h ..read more

This week the Fathers' Uplift Team discuss personal health and the actual importance of routine medical care. For some reason, it's easy for us men to neglect our health. Don't do it though. You'll thank yourself later.  It's another episode of the Kings' Dilemmas series, helping Kings navigate the dilemmas they face as leaders so they can make the best decisions for themselves, their families, and their communities ..read more

Welcome back to AFAR. In today’s episode, Father’s Uplift youth, Tariq, Jhakari, Robert, Christian, and Jason, engage each other freely, authentically and step out of their comfort zones as young men and speak truth on topics that interest them. Today, they discuss the issue of smoking weed and pose questions to each other to offer perspectives to their peers and listeners and provide tools that will help them make the best decisions for themselves at home, at school, and in the community. Some of these questions include: Have you had a conversation about smoking with your ..read more