‘Breaking the Chains’: Chicago Leaders Champion Equity and Empowerment for Black Men and Fathers
July 31, 2025
Breaking the Chains: A Powerful Collaboration for Systemic Impact
The conversation covered the systemic barriers Black men face, including incarceration, mental health and the complexities of fatherhood, noting how organizations can actively create space, provide resources and invite Black men to step into healing, growth and leadership.
Dan Gibbons, CEO of City Club Chicago, began the program, followed by remarks from Caleb Brookman, who highlighted the event’s significance, leading into the introduction of moderator Daniel O. Ash, president of The Fiel Foundation.
The panel featured Clinton Boyd Jr., executive director of FFHC, who shared insights on supporting Black fathers; Richard Wallace, founder of EAT, discussed economic justice for Black informal workers; and Deon Hodrick, a community advocate from Austin, offered valuable lived experience and perspective.
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