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Unpacked: Breaking the Chains in Chicago | National Fund for Workforce Solutions

What happens when you center Black men—not as problems to be solved, but as experts in their own experience?

Restoring Black Fatherhood: Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr. Champions Healing and Hope Through FFHC

An interview with Dr. Boyd Jr., executive director of Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities to highlight vital efforts to improve the lives of Black men and fathers.

Essence Op-Ed on Black Fatherhood

Published in Essence magazine, Dr. Boyd reflects on how Black fathers remain committed to their families despite structural forces designed to break those bonds.

Amid Systemic Challenges, Black Fathers Find Peer Support in Chicago | WWTW

WWTW coverage of the study, called “Breaking the Chains: Reclaiming Wealth, Power, and Dignity for Black Men.

Beyond Survival: Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow Profile

Spotlighting Dr. Boyd’s leadership at FFHC and nationally in building father-focused policy and practice innovations.

Breaking the Chains: Chicago Defender Feature

Coverage of FFHC, Dr. Boyd, and partners advancing equity and empowerment for Black men and fathers in Chicago, rooted in the “Breaking the Chains” report.

City Club of Chicago: Investing in Black Men and Fathers WGN Radio 720 Coverage

WGN Radio 720 coverage of Dr. Boyd’s City Club of Chicago address on the imperative of investing in Black men and fathers, connecting to the Breaking the Chains report and FFHC’s role in systems change.

City Club of Chicago Video: Investing in Black Men and Fathers

Full video of Dr. Boyd’s City Club of Chicago presentation, drawing on the Breaking the Chains report to underscore the imperative of investing in Black men and fathers as a strategy for equity and systems change.

Fox 32 Chicago Interview on FFHC and Black Fathers 

Fox 32 Chicago highlights FFHC’s programs and Dr. Boyd’s perspective on the Breaking the Chains report, emphasizing fatherhood as a driver of community stability and equity.

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New reports offer insight into the barriers Black men face in securing stable employment | WGN9

Dr. Boyd discusses FFHC’s work and the Breaking the Chains report in a live WGN News segment on shifting narratives around Black fatherhood.

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