Category: Equity
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Ani Yahzid
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 Atlanta native, filmmaker, photographer, musician, and current…
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Evolved Man of the Week: Waldo Johnson
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 associate professor, scholar, research consultant, educator, and…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH IN WASHINGTON, DC. HOW THE HELL ARE PEOPLE AFFORDING IT? “Does everybody have a roommate? Is everybody rich? Is everybody rich and white? Who the fuck lives in DC right now? How is a city full of government workers and millennials trying to make a difference also full of…
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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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Evolved Man of the Week: Damon Young
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 Pittsburgh native, writer, author, contributing columnist and…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
As the Maldives Gains Tourists, It’s Losing Its Beaches “We’re losing a nationality, an identity, a cultural history, a language, a script,” he added. “We’re losing the beaches. We’re losing the coconut palms. We’re losing everything.” #Maldives #ClimateChange #International#Island Ethiopia extends state of emergency by four month “Opposition parties complain that the emergency is being…
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Evolved Man of the Week: Chance the Rapper
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s ‘Evolved Man of the Week’ profiles. Each week we 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 fellow Chicagoan, independent hip-hop artist, and Grammy-Award winner;…
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Debating Racist Internet Trolls: Three Simple Steps
The Age of Troll After the 2008 election of President Obama, I noticed something very off-putting. It seemed every article on Yahoo News with topics ranging from Climate Change to kittens were packed with hateful comments. These comment sections were filled with some of the vilest commentators ever. Almost a decade later I’ve encountered many,…
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