Category: Manhood
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Callum Smith
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s ‘Evolved Man of the Week’ profiles. Each week, we will highlight an individual who 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 U.K. racer Callum Smith. Callum Smith,…
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Take a Knee II
It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade since former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick used his platform to protest racial injustice and police violence against black people in the United States. He started taking a knee during the national anthem at the start of every game, and many fellow football players followed suit in the…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Rishi Sharma
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week.” Each week, we highlight someone who embodies what it means to be evolved, whether famous or not. This week, we honor videographer Rishi Sharma. For the past ten years, Rishi Sharma has traveled around the country, recording the stories of over 3,000 WWII veterans.…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Man 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. This week’s honor goes to the musician and artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. A pivotal…
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You’re Beautiful, Man
It’s Pride month, and the LGBTQ community is in full celebration mode. The queer community often challenges gender norms and roles. Yet, modern society’s beauty ideals remain strongly tied to traditional gender expectations, irrespective of sexuality or orientation. This thinking impacts men of all sexual orientations and backgrounds. Can a man be beautiful? A few…
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Gym Gains don’t take away Mental Pains
It’s May, which means it’s almost time for BBQ and fireworks season in the United States. It’s also Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health matters every day, and it’s valuable to have a month dedicated to maintaining and improving mental wellness. Technology has made the world more disconnected and people more isolated, as seen when…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Victor Glover
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Man 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. This week’s honor goes to NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy captain Victor Glover.…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
US to send another 10,000 ground troops to Middle East, as war with Iran escalates The bombing campaign, now in its 28th day, has killed thousands of Iranian civilians. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) has documented at least 1,500 civilian deaths, including 217 children. The Washington Post reported Thursday that nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians have…
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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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The Evolved Man of the Week: Booker T. Washington
Welcome to the “Black History Month” edition of the Evolving Folks Project’s Evolved Man of the Week profiles. Each week in February, we will highlight a historical Black male figure who embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous people alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This…
