Black Empowerment Unmasking the Ghost of the Black Father: Dissolution of an Illusion Posted on February 2, 2024 By Dawud (Truth) Shabazz The “absent black father” stereotype has deep roots that reach back to slavery and Jim Crow policies. The media perpetuates this stereotype through dangerous tropes and underrepresentation of positive portrayals of Black men and Black fathers. In this article we will unmask the real ghost on the subject of Black fatherhood. Read more