Ever notice how "Absentee father" is only used to describe Black men? Black fathers don’t willfully abandon their kids, the social factors stacked against them predetermine their ability to parent.

Read COC's + @FamilyStoryproj #AntiRacist guide. https://colorofchange.org/narrativepower/ 

We’ve had enough of the dog whistles. COC + @FamilyStory are teaming up to challenge harmful narratives about #BlackFamilies. Today, it’s time to remove “absentee father” from the narrative.

Read 'Changing the Narrative About Black Families.' https://colorofchange.org/narrativepower/ 

Help us stop the spread of these racist narratives and abolish “absentee father” from your vocabulary today.

Read 'Changing the Narrative About Black Families.' https://colorofchange.org/narrativepower/ 

Fact check: CDC data shows that Black fathers that live with their children are equally as likely to be involved in their care as those of other races. Help us stop the spread of these racist narratives and abolish “absentee father” from your vocabulary today. #AbolishRacistTerms

The absentee father myth reinforces the stereotype that Black men lack humanity and responsibility. In reality, of course, many Black fathers never even get the opportunity to be the fathers they are able to be and want to be. #AbolishRacistTerms https://colorofchange.org/narrativepower/ 

Systemic racism has taken many Black fathers away from their families and communities. Stop the spread of racist narratives against #BlackFamilies and abolish “absentee father” from your vocabulary today. #AbolishRacistTerms https://colorofchange.org/narrativepower/ 

Stop the spread of racist narratives against #BlackFamilies and abolish “absentee father” from your vocabulary today. #AbolishRacistTerms.

Read COC's + @FamilyStoryproj #AntiRacist Guide to learn how you can #AbolishRacistTerms. https://colorofchange.org/narrativepower/