Category: Drugs
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Lawrence, You Good, Man?
Insecure AF The hit HBO show Insecure has taken everyone by storm. Issa Rae went from being an indie YouTube darling to a Covergirl with one of television’s most talked about shows. One of the most controversial characters is Issa’s boyfriend-turned-ex, Lawrence Walker. For Black Twitter and the black blogosphere, Lawrence is either the hero or…
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Men…We Can Do Better
So Long The music artists Eminem and Carrie Underwood both have infamous songs regarding a significant other who’s wronged them. The tones of their respective songs show a significant difference in how men and women interact in intimate relationships. “Before He Cheats”- By Carrie Underwood I dug my key into the side Of his pretty…
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God Bless America
At the beginning of this nation’s history, an oligarchic system was created that only granted freedom to wealthy white land-owning men. This nation was established on the backs of countless slaves and natives. Fast forward to 2017, and now we have an openly bigoted POTUS. Hate crimes in Charlottesville, Virginia, have rocked the nation to…
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Farewell, Sense8
Adios Amigos… The people closest to me know that I’m not too big into many primetime tv shows on the air. It took my wife months to convince me to finally watch Breaking Bad and The Wire. To be honest, the only tv shows I view outside my marriage (couple shows are a thing, single folks) is…
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Evolved Man of the Week: Chris Venegas
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 Chicago native, Year Up Chicago Alumni, IT…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The free press is in really bad shape around the world. A new report says populism is to blame. A key explanation for this is the rise of populism around the world, the report’s authors say. They write, “discrediting the media is the preferred weapon of those who are ‘anti-system.’ ” So outsider candidates such…
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Evolved Man of the Week: Marc Lamont Hill
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 Philadelphia native, New York Times best-selling author,…
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An Ode to Machine Gun
All the Soldiers Fighting James Marshall Hendrix, a.k.a Jimi Hendrix, is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists. Jimi’s musical showmanship and style were influenced by Bob Dylan, Little Richard, Howlin’ Wolf, Curtis Mayfield, and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Just as importantly, Jimi’s life experiences shaped his music. Having served in the U.S Army and rising to fame nationally…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Nikki Haley Says U.S. May ‘Take Our Own Action’ on Syrian Chemical Attack Ms. Haley’s criticism of Mr. Assad’s government also came as Mr. Trump adopted a tougher tone toward the Syrian leader. At a White House news conference on Wednesday, Mr. Trump said the attack on Tuesday “crossed a lot of lines for me”…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
South Sudan in Crisis as Famine Ravages World’s Newest Country “This famine is man-made,”said Joyce Luma, head of the World Food Program in South Sudan. “There is only so much that humanitarian assistance can achieve in the absence of meaningful peace and security.” #SouthSudan#Africa#Famine#HumanRights 24 Arrested After Protests Sparked in Anaheim by Videotaped Struggle…
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