Category: Activism
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Who accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza? On December 5, Amnesty International declared that Israel is committing the crime of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. #GazaGenocide #Israel #genocide #Violence Mass Protests Force South Korean President to Revoke Shocking Martial Law Declaration After 6 Hours “We would never imagine — some of us, the younger…
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Be Thankful
Thanksgiving offers a chance to reflect on our lives and express gratitude for what we possess. My life has had its share of highs and lows, but I am still fortunate. My situation is better than that of many people around the globe. There’s endless potential for me to improve as a man, husband, brother,…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
As the people of Basta await ceasefire, Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon “In my opinion, I will say nowhere [is safe], Israel is always changing [targets]. Maybe it hits here or there or Achrafieh, or Sabra or the camps. Nobody knows anything. #ceasefire #Lebanon #Israel #MiddleEastConflict COP29 ends in $300 billion deal, widespread dismay —…
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On the Bright side
The constant barrage of negative news makes it easy to get trapped in a cycle of worry and despair. With the latest Trump victory has left a lot of my liberal friends and colleagues feeling like the end is near. The new administration will prioritize the wealthy, Wall Street, and the Military Industrial Complex, enacting…
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Melancholy for Radicals II
The world’s state of affairs can be disheartening for those of us with strong empathy and compassion. November 2024, we are on the verge of another U.S. Presidential Election. Once again, basic human rights are in jeopardy stateside. Globally, we inch closer to midnight on the Doomsday Clock. Once again, American citizens are faced with…
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The Series Finale of the United States of America: Pumpkin Spice Apocalypse Edition
It’s that time again. It’s U.S. Presidential Election Season! Every four years, low-information sycophants voters get to go to the polls and vote for their favorite genocidal sports team. Team Red “McDonald’s Fascism,” aka the GOP. Or Team Blue, “We’re the Good Guys, Right,” aka the Democrats. Don’t worry; Wall Street and the Military Industrial…
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The Evolved Person of the Week: Ki Griffin
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s’ “Evolved Person of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individuals, alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the LGBTQ+ activist, advocate, DJ, and actor…
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Evolved Woman of the Week: Plestia Alaqad
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s first-ever “Evolved Woman of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the journalist and poet Plestia Alaqad. Plestia…
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The Next Evolution
I launched the Evolving Man Project in February 2016. It’s been almost a decade since this journey first began. The idea was to highlight my evolution as one brotha’s experience in America. It was also to challenge the ideas of toxic masculinity, men’s rights, and incel culture that’s run amok over the last few years.…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The Powerful Celebs Who Acted as Diddy’s Human Shield The list of names could go on, but as Combs prepares to stand trial for a wide range of crimes, his celebrity friends remain—so far—united in silence. #DiddyArrested #diddythediddler #diddyparty #celebrityleaks From spy cams to deepfake porn: fury in South Korea as women targeted again “The…
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