Category: Drugs
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The Beautiful Madness of Pro Wrestling
If Ya Smell… On a random Saturday morning in Chicago’s Southside, I witnessed a larger-than-life figure dressed in outlandishly bright colors on TV when I was five. It changed everything for me. Randy Savage, aka the Macho Man, was on my parents’ television. It would begin my lifelong obsession with the beautiful madness that is…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Sudan army boycotts US-led peace talks The army dashed hopes of a ceasefire deal by boycotting Wednesday’s talks, saying it would not attend as the RSF had not implemented “what was agreed upon” in Saudi Arabia last year. #Sudan #Africa #War #Diplomacy Solidarity with Palestine must be about decolonisation, not just ceasefire The student protests…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Leftist Climate Scientist Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Mexican Presidency in Landslide With Mexico facing a devastating heatwave and other climate impacts, Sheinbaum has pledged to prioritize clean energy development, vowing to “lead a $13.6 billion program to jumpstart Mexico’s renewable energy sector,” Politicoreported. Sheinbaum is set to take office in October. #MEXICO #ClaudiaPrimeraPresidentaDeMéxico #LatinAmerica #EleccionesMéxico2024 Lebanon: Israel’s White Phosphorous Use…
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The Body Journey
In January 2024, Men’s Health Magazine published its survey results from it’s Men’s Health State-of-Weight Survey. They found that 1/3 of men were unhappy about their weight. Seventy percent of men in the same survey stated they felt conscious about their bodies. In our society, the focus on body image is typically directed towards women and girls.…
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A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Self
Well, my mind is goin’ through them changes At the tender age of 20, you can’t imagine where this strange journey called life would take you over the next twenty years. During these past two decades, you’ll travel to some far-off places like Australia, Aruba, Brazil, Ecuador, Finland, and many other places in the world.…
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The Tragic Tale of Elijah McClain
In the summer of 2019, a 23 year old man named Elijah McClain from Aurora, Colorado life was tragically cut short after a brief but violent encounter with the Aurora police and paramedics. I never had the pleasure of knowing Elijah. But countless reports and accounts from friends, family, and co-workers paint a picture of…
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To Old for this Shit!
“I’m Getting Too Old For This Shit” is the catchphrase of the fictional character Roger Murtaugh (played by Danny Glover) from the Lethal Weapon series of buddy cop action films. At the time, Danny Glover was only 41 years old. This summer, on July 28th, 2023, I turned 40 years old. Like my boy Danny Glover, I’m also getting too old for this shit.…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Keith Corbin
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man 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 individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to award-winning Chef, author, and entrepreneur Keith Corbin. …
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Lonely Boy
Loneliness: The Silent Killer The male loneliness epidemic is a growing problem in the United States and the United Kingdom. Men are more likely than women to report feeling lonely, and the number of lonely men has been increasing in recent years, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many factors contribute to male…
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This Is 40
40 Year Old NOT a Virgin A decade ago, I hit 30- years old. A milestone that many folks in my community will never get to experience. When I turned 30, I was dealing with serious mental health struggles. I was suffering in silence but was encouraged to seek help. My career wasn’t in order,…
