Through a complex web of anti-male biases, racism and outdated rules, single fathers are often shut out of housing, child care and even emergency shelter. In NO MAN’S LAND, the Investigative Unit follows the real-life struggles of three single fathers and holds public officials accountable for policies depriving families of essential needs.

IN EPISODE 5: Single dads meet to talk about the “absent black father” myth and its damaging effects. One university study finds most children’s books about African-American families perpetuate the stigma.

Watch the full series now at http://www.nbcbayarea.com/nomansland or binge it on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/2K7abUI

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