Category: LGBTQ
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God Bless America
At the beginning of this nation’s history, an oligarchic system was created that only granted freedom to wealthy white land-owning men. This nation was established on the backs of countless slaves and natives. Fast forward to 2017, and now we have an openly bigoted POTUS. Hate crimes in Charlottesville, Virginia, have rocked the nation to…
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Farewell, Sense8
Adios Amigos… The people closest to me know that I’m not too big into many primetime tv shows on the air. It took my wife months to convince me to finally watch Breaking Bad and The Wire. To be honest, the only tv shows I view outside my marriage (couple shows are a thing, single folks) is…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The man who brokered the deal to release the Chibok girls “When 57-year-old Zannah Mustapha arrived for the handover of the 82 Chibok girls freed from Boko Haram after three years in captivity, a militant read out the girls’ names from a list.” #SaveOurGirls#Nigeria#BokoHaram#Africa#WarOnTerror Chelsea Manning, Once Sentenced To 35 Years, Walks Free After 7…
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Random Thoughts on Black Men: Part 1
Black Man, Black Man… As a black man in America, I recognize that there are many ignorant, hateful, and plain old silly stereotypes surrounding folks who look like me. However, some things perplex me as a black man about my fellow black men. Obviously, these things I’m going to point out don’t apply to all…
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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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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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Evolved Man of the Week: James Baldwin
Welcome to the “Black History Month” edition of the Evolving Man Project’s ‘Evolved Man of the Week’ profile. Each week in February, we will highlight a historical black male figure who embodies what it meant to be an evolved man, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor…
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We’re All Niggas Now
AMERICAN HISTORY X This Nation’s foundation was built on shaky ground. From the massive land grab from indigenous peoples to the enslavement of Africa people to women being seen as only baby making machines, America hasn’t been so great for everybody. The creation of a racial caste system meant that we would be separated (based…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Trump’s Mexican Border Wall Would Be an Ecological Disaster “We can predict the damage a Trump wall will cause based on some portions of the border that serve the same purpose now. A menagerie of barbed wire and 18-foot-tall steel fencing is intermittently scattered across 650 miles of the border from California to Texas, part…
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