Amid Systemic Challenges, Black Fathers Find Peer Support in Chicago

Black men and fathers face more systemic barriers to building wealth and securing stable employment, according to a report from Equity and Transformation (EAT) and Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities (FHHC).

The study, called “Breaking the Chains: Reclaiming Wealth, Power, and Dignity for Black Men,” showcases the stories of African American men and fathers, including 100 formerly incarcerated men, from Chicago’s South and West Sides. The report found that the legacy of slavery, Jim Crow-era segregation, industrial disinvestment and mass incarceration have blocked Black men from opportunities to build wealth.

The systemic obstacles faced by Black men are at odds with traditional views of fatherhood. Namely, being able to financially provide for a family.

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