WE IGNITE THE
POWER OF FATHERHOOD
+ CULTURE
Dear Fathers is The Premiere Hub dedicated to telling stories of black fatherhood from all angles while providing resources for black men, fathers, and families as a who
We create safe spaces for black men that foster community, growth, and healing.
Our stories, content, resources, events, and programming uplifts and equips Black Men/Fathers with the knowledge and opportunities needed to show up at their full potential. We help create engaged communities by activating our 4 Pillars of Mental, Intellectual, Financial, and Physical Health for Black Men.
TURNING PAIN INTO PURPOSE
Founded in 2019 by lifelong friends Jesse Alex, Lamar Johnson Jr., and Brad Edwards, the platform was born from their shared experiences with father absence and their desire to rewrite the narrative for Black men. Brad helped expand the platform with two major programs: Dads To Doulas, empowering Black fathers in maternal health, and Str8 Mental, a wellness initiative shaped by the stories and struggles shared within the Dear Fathers community. Together, they lead Dear Fathers as a national movement for storytelling, fatherhood, mental health, and healing.
Since launching, Dear Fathers has become a leading platform dedicated to uplifting, educating, and supporting Black fathers through storytelling, community engagement, and advocacy. Through its nationally recognized programs, podcast, social media presence reaching millions, live events, fatherhood initiatives, and partnerships with major brands, sports organizations, and health institutions, Dear Fathers has created spaces for men to prioritize mental health, strengthen families, and build lasting community. By amplifying authentic fatherhood stories and developing innovative programs that address paternal and maternal health, Dear Fathers continues to redefine how Black fatherhood is celebrated and supported across the country.
MOVING THE
CULTURE FORWARD
On a mission to create an ecosystem of black men that fosters community and overall development for black families. Our goal is to advance generational healing in the black community through our storytelling, exclusive content, events, programming, and resources that strengthen the black man.
WHAT WE DO
STORYTELLING
We provide various storytelling series for black fathers to share what fatherhood means to them while learning from stories of other dads on their journey through fatherhood.
PROGRAMMING
We create customized programming to help fathers navigate their journey in many different areas including: mental health, maternal health, financial health, and more.
PODCAST
Our celebrity podcast serves as the #1 podcast for black fathers hosted by our Co-Founder Jesse Alex. Past guests include: Shaq, Pusha T, Master P, Ced The Entertainer, and more.
EVENTS
We curate experiences for black men, fathers, and families to connect, fellowship, and grow together in safe spaces made with our community and culture in mind.
RESOURCES
We connect our audience and members to virtual and in-person resources that further help them along in their fatherhood journey.
ADVERTISING
We help brands reach our engaged audience of black men, fathers, and families through our various channels including: events, website, podcast, email campaigns, and much more.
OUR COMMUNITY
OF BLACK MEN
As black men/fathers, we need spaces to connect, share experiences, share expertise, hear stories, and tell our own. We need to know that we are not alone, so here at Dear Fathers, we've created multiple safe spaces for black men to thrive without the judgement and stigma's the world has tried to place on us.
Meet THE TEAM
JESSE ALEX
LAMAR JOHNSON JR.
BRAD M. EDWARDS
CURRENT AND PAST PARTNERS
