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BLACK
FATHERHOOD
LEGACY

ABOUT BLACK FATHERHOOD LEGACY

Black men in Fresno have a strong desire to provide comfort and support for their partners and families. They want to be role models for their children and other men in the community. 

 

BLACK Fatherhood Legacy (BFL) was created by Black fathers for Black fathers to come together and support each other in an authentic and unapologetic way. 

JOIN OUR NEXT MEET-UP

Our 2023 monthly meet-ups are open for sign up. Join at any time throughout the rest of the year. 

 

Look forward to: 

  • Monthly hang-outs & topics

  • Relevant discussion

  • Support & resources

To sign up email: jay@black-enterprises.com

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2023 MEET-UP SCHEDULE 

August 31

September 7

September 28

October 5

October 26

November 16 

November 30

Early December (tbd)

Location and dates are subject to change. 

Contact Jay Cortez-Thomas at jay@black-enterprises.com for the most current information.

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MEET JAY

Jay Cortez-Thomas is a father, business owner and committed community member. Since the start of BLACK Fatherhood Legacy, Jay has supported, promoted, and facilitated the program.

 

Jay leads the meet-ups for BFL and guides the topics. He is dedicated to making BFL a space for dads to thrive.

BLACK FATHERHOOD STORIES

WHAT IS YOUR BLACK FATHERHOOD LEGACY? 

Send your story to us by emailing

kata@black-enterprises.com

BLACK FATHERHOOD LEGACY REPORTS

Title: An evaluation of a doula-informed pilot workshop to strengthen paternal involvement during pregnancy among Black fathers in Fresno, CA.

The report summarizes our work and offers California stakeholders implementing Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) Fatherhood programs evidence to improve program delivery to Black men.

  • View the midterm Fatherhood Report HERE

  • The closing Fatherhood Report HERE

This research was funded by USCF-PTBi. 

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