Category: Love
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Random Thoughts on Black Men: Part III
In 2017, I wrote a couple of pieces titled “Random Thoughts on Black Men.” In those articles, I questioned why some brothas fear dogs, why some brothas wear socks with sandals, some brothas feel the need to Hotep, or our colorism towards darker-skinned black women. I’m revisiting these thoughts once again. Today, I will give three random thoughts on…
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Three Thoughts on Fatherhood
I’ll admit it; I’m not a father. At least, no one has told me that I have sired any offspring with them. I’m just saying I had some wild nights in my Navy days. What am I? I am a man, an uncle, a son, a brother, and a husband. Dad isn’t one of the titles…
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The “Alpha Male” Myth
There is no such thing as an Alpha. The Alpha Male has been the idealized male in mainstream culture for decades. Dominate, powerful, imposing, etc., but the idea of the alpha male is a myth. In the non-human animal world, there are no alpha males. Alpha male and female once claimed to rule the wolf pack…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
BRAZIL’S INDIGENOUS GROUPS MOUNT UNPRECEDENTED PROTEST AGAINST DESTRUCTION OF THE AMAZON “The practices of these corporations like Cargill are fundamentally racist,” said Estes, who has contributed to The Intercept. “If more people understood how much Indigenous blood, how much Black blood, how much blood from Brazilians living on the land is spilt just for them to have…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
OnlyFans is banning porn, the very thing that made it big OnlyFans grew off the back of sex workers, who found a safe haven in the platform to charge their fans for access to explicit photos and videos. Unfortunately, there remains a stigma in the world surrounding sex, and OnlyFans empowering a new generation of…
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The Evolved “Little” Man of the Week: Orion Jean
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s ‘Evolved “Little” Man of the Week’ profiles. This week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved young boy on their path towards manhood, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to Texas…
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The O.G. Files “Pride Month” Edition: Marsha P. Johnson
Welcome the Evolving Man Project’s “Pride Month” edition of the O. G. profiles. The O.G. profiles will highlight women from diverse backgrounds and 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 Marsha P. Johnson. Marsha…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Dwayne Cole Jr.
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 human rights activist and program manager…
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Ask a Black Dude? (Pride Edition)
Have you ever wanted to know what goes on in the mind of the average black dude in America? Even sistas wish they could read the minds of the men who are most closest to them? Today you’ll get the answers to five burning questions from the perspective of a grown-ass black man. Now, I…
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It’s Lovely to Not Give a Fuck
This year, I’ll be inching closer to 40 years old. To be honest, I never thought much about turning forty in my youth. Hell, I didn’t think much about my late 30s when I turned 30 in 2013. I know countless people never got to see their 40th birthday, from famous celebrities to regular everyday…
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