Author: Lornett Vestal
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
‘Life’s so tough’: Never-ending misery for crisis-hit Zimbabweans “By the day, the cards are stacked against him deeper and deeper,” he argued, suggesting that “a concerted action is at play to dissociate him from the good grace of the citizenry. This has the makings of an end game.” #Zimbabwe #economy #Africa Stimulus checks, back-to-work bonuses,…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Phill Wilson
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s ”Evolved Man of the Week” profiles. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved man, famous and non-famous men alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the activist, author, fellow Chicago native, and…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Project Force: What is behind China’s naval ambitions? “In areas like the South China Sea, where China’s military power has grown to such an extent (and rate) that its deterrence has also grown, (this) … means that the chances of military engagement have decreased.” #China #Navy #War #Military The EU plans to ban US travelers indefinitely after…
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Magic Negro, No More
The Magical Negro has been a literary and film staple for decades. The Magical Negro can be described as a black person who in film, t.v., or literature has overt magical powers or sage wisdom to save white folks from a particular dilemma: These powers are used to save and transform disheveled, uncultured, lost, or…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
With Monuments Falling All Over Europe, We Asked Historians and Artists to Weigh in on How They Should Be Replaced “If the community wants [monuments] to be removed, then they should be removed, but they should remain in public view, by creating museums for them, as a reminder so that we don’t make the same…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Bayard Rustin
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s ‘Evolved Man of the Week’ profiles. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved man, famous and non-famous men alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the civil rights organizer and activist, Bayard…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Why The Small Protests In Small Towns Across America Matter These protests cut across demographics and geographic spaces. They’re happening in places with little in the way of a protest tradition, in places with majority white population and majority black, and at an unprecedented scale. People who’ve watched and participated in the Black Lives Matter…
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American Uprising
On Our Own The year 2020 continues to be a time where the world is on fire both figuratively and literally. You’d be silly to think it wasn’t. In the United States, people have finally realized that ‘we the people’ are on our own. No saviors are coming to make everything better. I’m sure the…
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The Week in Stories Across the Globe
‘A Disgusting Display’: Police Fire Rubber Bullets, Stun Grenades, and Tear Gas at Demonstrators Protesting Killing of George Floyd “Firing them is a good start, but we want to see justice for our family. We want to see them charged. We want to have them arrested,” said Tera Brown, Floyd’s cousin. “What they did was…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Pouria Mojabi
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s ‘Evolved Man of the Week’ profiles. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved man, famous and non-famous men alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the University of Southern California alum, electrical…
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