Category: Equity
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The Evolved “Young” Man of the Week: Lucas Tadao Sugahara Wernick
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s Evolved “Young” Man of the Week profile. Today, we will highlight historical and contemporary figures who embody what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the Brazilian teen, Lucas Tadao Sugahara Wernick.…
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Africa: A Land of Tragedy, Beauty, and Hope
In July 2026, my wife and I took the trip of a lifetime to East Africa. We hoped to experience a far different culture, connect to our roots as Black Americans, and witness firsthand the iconic wildlife of Africa. Almost three weeks in Africa was an experience like no other. I’m grateful my family and…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The World’s 40 Most Beautiful Countries To craft our list of the most beautiful countries in the world, we focused on places that offer an impressive range of natural wonders along with manmade creations and cities just as vibrant as their environment. They also all make an effort to preserve their historic structures and artistic…
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American Conspiracy Theory
On Saturday, July 4th, 2026, America celebrated its 250th anniversary—a milestone for a nation built on freedom, liberty, and justice, even though in 1776 these ideals applied only to land- and slave-owning white men. From the beginning, this country has embodied great contradictions. Racism, slavery, and internet porn are as American as baseball and apple…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Angelica Ross
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s 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. The week’s honor goes to the American actress, businesswoman, veteran, and trans rights…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Ethiopia’s election results will likely confirm status quo Beyond claims of rigging, security challenges persist. For some analysts, the fact that voting was suspended in parts of Amhara, Oromia and Tigray indicates the impact of unresolved conflicts. If the Prosperity Party secures another five-year mandate, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government faces pressure to prioritize peace-building. “I hope they use the coming…
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It’s all Made Up
In my twenties, I was idealistic. I firmly believed our generation could create real change through advocacy and direct service. As an anti-war protester, an Occupy Wall Street organizer, a soup kitchen volunteer, a food deliverer to the elderly, and a social worker, I saw the value of collective action. Now, as I reflect on…
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Lover Boy, Gone Wrong?
These days, many young men are falling into two troubling camps: the incel community—men who feel unable to form romantic relationships and often blame women—and those drawn to the looksmaxxing subculture, which focuses on extreme self-improvement for attractiveness, such as painful plastic surgery, steroid usage, and a never-ending quest for a perfect square jaw. These…
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War Ain’t Green
Big Green and the Cost of War In a 2021 article, I stated that, “Earth is the only home we have, and we should treat it and each other much better.” Berkeley Earth, a California-based nonprofit research organization, concluded that 2025 was the third-warmest year on Earth since 1850. Only 2024 and 2023 exceeded it.…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
In rare honor, Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in state at South Carolina State House South Carolina is preparing to honor native son and civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson. On Monday, March 2, Jackson’s body will lie in state inside the South Carolina State House rotunda — an extremely rare honor, especially for someone who was…
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