The cultural celebration known as Kwanzaa will be celebrated for the 45th time in exactly one week. Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in December 1966, Kwanzaa (which means ‘first fruits’) came into being to push back against the naked consumerism and Eurocentric imagery that characterizes the Yuletide season.

The shackles that keep us languishing in this invisible prison are too often passed down to our sons in the form of a verbal roadmap that lays bare exactly what is understood to be acceptable male behaviour.

BBC documentary ‘Biology of Dads’ lays out the case for why some of the most damaging stereotypes associated with fatherhood must be thrown out.

Queer as Black Folk was an interactive and honest discussion between panelists and audience members exploring issues such as identity, homophobia, blackness and faith.

They say that when you have a baby girl, the biggest worry is dealing with all the boys who are dealing with your daughter in much the same way that you dealt with girls when you were young. For me, I hope that is the case.

Brandon Hay continues his story of the personal experiences that led to formation of the Black Daddies Club.

Black Daddies Club founder Brandon Hay shares the personal story of his childhood and the experiences that led him to form the much needed resource for black fathers in the community.

Black Daddies Club answers your questions about their upcoming event Queer as (Black) Folk: A Discussion on Homophobia and Homosexuality in the Black Community.

Any effort to tear asunder what many of our Ancestors fought and died to put together - namely, Black unity across all boundaries, be they of class, caste, religion, geographical location, language or sexual orientation - is unnatural and abnormal and should be roundly condemned wherever it rears its ugly head.

I was driving what felt like 170 on the 403 when we got into late evening traffic. I began having those terrifying visions of catching a baby in the car. I know lots of people would think that would be exhilarating, but the thought of a baby coming at me in that way almost made me pass out at the wheel.