Category: Equity
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The Week in the Stories Around the Globe
Justin Trudeau Wore Brownface at 2001 ‘Arabian Nights’ Party While He Taught at a Private School The United States has a long and painful history of white performers darkening their faces to demean and dehumanize African-Americans—a practice made popular by minstrel shows in the 19th century. Blackface continued into the 20th century in Broadway shows and Hollywood…
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The Joke’s on You
For the Fellas During the past couple of weeks, I’ve watched both Bill Burr’s and Dave Chappelle’s recent Netflix specials. I’m a fan of both comedians and was probably Dave’s biggest fan in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, in the age of Trump, everyone has become a troll. Both funny men used the queer community,…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Christopher Gray
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 the Drexel Unversity alumni, Shark Tank Contestant,…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Iran’s ‘blue girl’ dies after setting herself on fire The woman’s self-immolation has led to a lot of debate in Iran. Masoud Shojaei, the captain of the Iran men’s football team, said on Instagram that the ban is “rooted in outdated and cringe-worthy thoughts that will not be understood by future generations”. #Iran #Sexism #WomensRights #MiddleEast African…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Kursat Ceylan
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 the radio host, inventor, CEO and co-founder…
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A Day at the Museum
My Journey to the National Museum of African American History The Souls of Black Folks I was skeptical when I heard about the opening of the National Museum of African American History. Would we get another watered-down version of black history? This museum was over a hundred years in the making and well worth it.…
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The Struggle of Accessing Birth Control as a Man
The Struggle Is Real I’m a guy who has dealt with a ton of hurdles trying to gain access to birth control. I’ve lived in Midwest, West Coast, and currently, live in the Deep South. So here goes my story of how difficult it was to access male birth control. It wasn’t hard at all.…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is burning at a record rate, research center says Environmental activists and organizations like the World Wildlife Fund warn that if the Amazon reaches a point of no return, the rainforest could become a dry savannah, no longer habitable for much of its wildlife. If this happens, instead of being a source of…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
UN WARNING: FOOD IS GOING TO GET REALLY, REALLY EXPENSIVE Add to that the increasing amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which decrease the quality of the food that is produced, and it’s clear we’re headed toward a future in which there’s even less food to go around — meaning the food that is…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Barry Farmer
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s ‘Evolved Man of the Week’ profiles. Each week, we will highlight an individual 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 to the radio host, foster care advocate, blogger, and father,…
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