ABOUT THE BLACK FEMALE FATHERHOOD SCHOLARS NETWORK (BFFSN)
"Black Women Scholars Leading the Way in Fatherhood Research"
Mission Statement
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To engage in targeted study and produce evidenced-based research on Black fatherhood and the impact of a father’s influence on the family dynamic.
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To educate society and key stakeholders to see Black fathers in a more positive light.
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To equip others with training on best and promising practices for engaging and supporting Black fathers in various societal settings.
Vision Statement
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To be a network of Black female scholars dedicated to strengthening the Black community through understanding the critical influence of a father’s role in the Black family.
Core Values
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Sisterhood
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Scholarship
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Solidarity
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Strength
BFFSN History
BFFSN was founded in May of 2020 in Waco, TX by Brianna P. Lemmons, Ph.D. The mission, vision, core values, and goals of BFFSN were established by 5 founding members in August of 2023 at the Inaugural BFFSN Summit in Savannah, GA.
Brianna Lemmons, Ph.D.
Founder & President
Latrice Rollins, Ph.D.
VP & Founding Member
Paula Powe, M.D.
Founding Member
Cassandra Bolar, Ph.D.
Founding Member
Wykinia Jones, MPH
Founding Member
Why Black Women in Fatherhood?
“Any discussion of Black families and the struggle for survival must give special attention to the role of women." (Andrew Billingsley, 1968)
