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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?
Beyond Survival: Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow Profile
Spotlighting Dr. Boyd’s leadership at FFHC and nationally in building father-focused policy and practice innovations.
Tristan Phipps, Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities
With the help of therapists and organizations, such as Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities (FFHC), Tristan is coping with the trauma of his stepfather’s death and finding a better path.
Chicago Newsroom 2.0 - One-On-One: Dr. Clinton Boyd - Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities
Our Executive Director, Clinton Boyd, Jr. Ph.D., sat down with Darrious Hilmon on CanTV Chicago Newsroom 2.0 to discuss fatherhood as a prevention strategy, the systemic challenges facing Black families, and the work of FFHC.
Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities Celebrates 21 Fathers Completing 25-Week Transformational Program
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities (FFHC) proudly honored 21 fathers who successfully completed its 25-week Fathers United program during a meaningful commencement ceremony celebrating growth, healing, and leadership.
FFHC Discusses Fathers United Initiative
Chicago Newsroom 2.0 sat down with Executive Director Dr. Clinton Boyd, Jr. and two inspiring program graduates, Semaj Shines and Jason Pullum, to discuss FFHC's Fathers United Initiative and the vital work we're doing to empower men to be the present, confident leaders our families need.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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