Through a complex web of anti-male biases, racism and outdated rules, single fathers are often shut out of housing, child care and even emergency shelter.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 #WeInvestigate Stay connected: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nbcbayarea Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nbcbayarea Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nbcbayarea Catch up on all the day's news: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/ Download our app: On iOS: http://nbcbay.com/R1BhqYM On Android: http://nbcbay.com/rUcA97h