Category: equality
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Sudan’s conflict hits the 1-year mark, sparking fears of repeated atrocities “Twenty years ago, Darfur was the world’s largest hunger crisis and the world rallied to respond,” World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain said last month. “But today, the people of Sudan have been forgotten.” #Sudan #Africa #CivilWar #conflict Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear…
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From Awareness to Weapon: The Hijacking of “Woke”
The word “woke” has undergone a fascinating and contentious transformation. Initially, Black communities used the term “woke” to signify awareness of racial injustice, and leftists advocating for social justice later embraced it. Nowadays, conservatives and neoliberals have appropriated “woke” to delegitimize progressive notions. The word has its roots in Black Activism. “Woke” emerged in the…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Omar Shakir
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that 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 the lawyer, author, activist, and the Israel…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
US airman sets himself on fire outside Israel embassy to protest ‘genocide’ US media reports said Bushnell livestreamed himself on Twitch, wearing fatigues and declaring he would “not be complicit in genocide” before dousing himself in liquid. He then lit himself on fire while yelling “Free Palestine!” until he fell to the ground. The footage…
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The O.G. Files ‘Black History Month’ Edition: Lorraine Hansberry
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Black History Month” edition of the O. G. profiles. The O.G. profiles will highlight women from diverse backgrounds and how they embody the values of what it means to be an evolved person. While uplifting their contributions to making a fairer and more just society. Today, we will profile…
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Lonely Boy II
Single Awareness Day? Valentine’s Day 2024 is upon us. It’s a day where if you’re single, society really makes you feel like a loser. Hence, some folks call V-Day the single awareness day. A 2022 Pew Research Center study found that 63% of men aged 18-29 reported being single, compared to 34% of women in the same age group. There appears…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: W.E.B. DuBois
Welcome to the “Black History Month” edition of the Evolving Man Project’s Evolved Man of the Week profiles. Each week in February, we will highlight a historical black male figure who embodies what it means to be an evolved, famous, and non-famous man. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
In a Victory for Progressives, Chicago Is Now the Largest U.S. City to Call for a Cease-Fire “Chicago matters a lot in terms of the national political landscape,” Rodriguez Sanchez told WBEZ. “We know that the DNC is going to take place in Chicago and what Chicago does is important for the rest of the country. … It…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Gorgeous Nature Photography From the 2023 Canadian Photos of the Year Contest “Every year, our team is blown away by the talent and passion of our photography community,” said Canadian Geographic editor-in-chief Alexandra Pope. “Although they all portray different locations and subjects, these images have one thing in common: they made us stop and say ‘Wow.’” #photography…
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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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