Dope Black Dads

A community of Black fathers sharing the highs, lows and lessons of fatherhood, so our children grow up with dads who are seen, supported and celebrated.

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From a group chat to a movement.

23to250,000+

On Father's Day 2018, Marvyn Harrison messaged the 23 Black fathers he knew to thank them. That group chat became a community across the UK, the US and South Africa.

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June 2018
A Father's Day WhatsApp message to 23 dads becomes a safe space for honest conversation about fatherhood.
October 2018
The Dope Black Dads Podcast launches, four months later.
2020 and 2021
Screen Nation and Webby recognition. Dope Black Mums and Dope Black Men join the family.
The book
Dope Black Dads, a guide to joyful Black fatherhood, published by Square Peg.
Today
Community, conversations, circles and campaigns, with The Marvyn Harrison Podcast carrying the conversation further.

What we do.

Community

Dads talking honestly about co-parenting, marriage, blended families, mental health and raising Black children in Britain today.

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Conversations

Fatherhood episodes from The Marvyn Harrison Podcast, from Black British fatherhood to new dads finding their feet.

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Circles

Small groups for men to talk, reflect and grow, through Dope Black Men.

Campaigns

Partnerships with national health, sport and education bodies that put Black fathers at the centre of the story.

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This week's check-in.

What is taking the most out of you as a dad right now? Answer anonymously. Grouped answers go out in Sunday's email.

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Get the Sunday email and first invitations to meet-ups and circles.

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Partner with Dope Black Dads.

Campaigns, research, events and workplace programmes for fathers. We reach Black families with trust no advert can buy.

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