Black Fatherhood: Research-based Comic

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African American family literature has confirmed the active role Black fathers play in their families and communities. Yet, African American fathers have historically been portrayed in unfavorable manners through a deficit-based narrative.

Media has been said to contribute to this crisis through its stereotypical images. Through three qualitative, semi-structured focus groups, Dr. Wilson completed a study that explored the messages that Black fathers received about themselves from televised media.

Results suggest that Black fathers believe that media presents an incomplete picture of Black fatherhood. In addition, fathers desired for media to portray them for who they truly were. These men reported being active Black fathers who were stable in their families, engaged in their communities, and willing to make sacrifices for their children.


This 20-page, 8x10 comic captures 13 fathers’ stories.

African American family literature has confirmed the active role Black fathers play in their families and communities. Yet, African American fathers have historically been portrayed in unfavorable manners through a deficit-based narrative.

Media has been said to contribute to this crisis through its stereotypical images. Through three qualitative, semi-structured focus groups, Dr. Wilson completed a study that explored the messages that Black fathers received about themselves from televised media.

Results suggest that Black fathers believe that media presents an incomplete picture of Black fatherhood. In addition, fathers desired for media to portray them for who they truly were. These men reported being active Black fathers who were stable in their families, engaged in their communities, and willing to make sacrifices for their children.


This 20-page, 8x10 comic captures 13 fathers’ stories.