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“They trust us”: The meaning of Movember, a look into men's mental health
“Men are asking for help in different ways, we're not hearing it,” said UW Madison professor and clinical psychologist Alvin Thomas.
Dr. Alvin Thomas
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Dec 12, 20240 min read
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Alvin Thomas researches Black men and their role in family and community development
By Delia O’Hara Date created: July 19, 2023 Photo credit: Shalicia Johnson, ArrowStar Photography Alvin Thomas, PhD , assistant...
duethetomal82
Jul 19, 20235 min read
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new research shows how online racial harassment effects black and hispanic youth
New research from the School of Human Ecology at the UW–Madison shows that online racial harassment leads to lower academic confidence.
duethetomal82
Jan 27, 20231 min read
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Madison community members react to the death of Tyre Nichols
Viewing the video of Tyre Nichols can be a challenge especially when it comes to younger adults and children.
duethetomal82
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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Alvin Thomas: teens of color face unique risk online
Online racial discrimination or harassment has a negative effect on the academic and emotional well-being of students of color. That is...
duethetomal82
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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The Madison-based mental health clinic that's making therapy attainable for all
There’s a reason why when COVID-19 first spread one local mental health clinic’s newly created waitlist and reach quickly grew.
duethetomal82
Aug 4, 20223 min read
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Justice Is Not What You Say It’s What You Do
Talking with Dane County Circuit Judge and Senior Pastor at Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church Everett Mitchell about his story
duethetomal82
Aug 2, 20221 min read
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It’s time to give Black fathers the credit they deserve
Pop culture is finally pushing back against mischaracterizations of Black fathers as absent or uninvolved.
duethetomal82
Aug 2, 20224 min read
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Organizing and Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
We talk about county responses and health systems approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Alvin Thomas
Jul 31, 20221 min read
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Working Together To Improve Birth And Infant Outcomes As A Community
Dr. Tiffany Green joins us to talk about racial disparities in health, women and families in Dane County.
duethetomal82
Jul 26, 20221 min read
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We’re Not Alone In This – Talking Black Men’s Health With Joshua Wright And Korbey White
Joshua Wright joins to talk about cancer and its impact on Black men’s health and health disparities.
duethetomal82
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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Seeing Great Things In Our Kids
Executive Director of Common Ground’s Forward Scholars Volunteer Training Program in Milwaukee joins us.
duethetomal82
Jul 12, 20221 min read
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Giving Our Community An Opportunity To Be Together
The upcoming 5th annual Next Level Music and Community Festival coming up on August 6th.
duethetomal82
Jul 12, 20221 min read
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Parenting while incarcerated
Air Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 8:00am More than 2.7 million children in the US have a parent who is incarcerated and more than 5...
duethetomal82
Jun 28, 20221 min read
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When You Enjoy What You Do It’s Not A Grind
actor and comedian Dannon Green joins from LA to talk about getting the most out of life.
duethetomal82
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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What It Feels Like To Actually Feel Good
Talking about mental health for men and Black men in particular, and the Barbershop Mental Health program.
duethetomal82
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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Fathers feed babies too — so why are they so scarce in media coverage of the formula shortage?
Our research shows that the idea that fathers are rarely nurturing caregivers is both harmful and untrue.
duethetomal82
Jun 18, 20224 min read
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Introducing: The Black Fatherhood Podcast with Dr. Alvin Thomas
Dr. Alvin Thomas, with support from UW–Madison’s School of Human Ecology and UW Extension, is pleased to announce the debut of the Black...
duethetomal82
Jun 17, 20221 min read
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Activists strive to change the narrative of Black fatherhood
As we head into Father’s Day weekend, many are reflecting on a father’s impact, especially Black fathers, and the important role they play.
duethetomal82
Jun 17, 20222 min read
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