A note from Jennifer: A week ago, in light of the shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile and 5 Dallas police … [Read more...] about To Help Black Boys, Listen to Black Men
Interview on the Dr. Vibe Show
Glenn Barker, Dr. Marvin Thompson and Dr. Vibe hosted a round table discussion with BuildingBoys founder, Jennifer L.W. Fink … [Read more...] about Interview on the Dr. Vibe Show
Building a White House Council on Boys & Men
In 2009, President Obama signed an Executive Order and created the White House Council on Women & Girls, "to ensure that … [Read more...] about Building a White House Council on Boys & Men
The Boy Crisis
Recently, I had the chance to talk with Warren Farrell, PhD, chair of the Commission to Create a White House Council on Boys … [Read more...] about The Boy Crisis
Men & Boys Cry Too
The NFL has taken a lot of (deserved) hits lately. The league's questionable handling of some of its players' unquestionably … [Read more...] about Men & Boys Cry Too
Dear Young Men, by David Cain
Dear young men, I want to tell you what I wish I’d been told, as I bumbled through the awkward years between 15 and 25. This … [Read more...] about Dear Young Men, by David Cain
A New View on Boys & Fighting
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I am not a boy, and I've never been a boy. I write from the perspective of a mom … [Read more...] about A New View on Boys & Fighting
Not Us vs. Them, Not Women vs. Men
I am a woman. A self-professed feminist. I am also astutely concerned with men's and boys' rights. Is that a dichotomy? An … [Read more...] about Not Us vs. Them, Not Women vs. Men
For Our Boys
Moms, it's time for us to unite. I don't care what color your skin is, or what color your sons' skin is -- we all share the … [Read more...] about For Our Boys
Stop Demonizing Boys
The words we use to describe people influence our -- and others' -- perceptions of them. That's a fact I wish writer John … [Read more...] about Stop Demonizing Boys
