Category: Media
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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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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
‘Trillionaires Shouldn’t Exist’: Obscene Musk Milestone Spurs Calls for Aggressive Wealth Tax “Musk’s cosmic-scale wealth-hoarding is particularly abhorrent when you place it against the backdrop of how much damage he’s done,” wrote Spiers. “It’s hard to quantify the scale of destruction and deprivation that he will never personally be held accountable for. How do you…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Angelica Ross
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s Evolved Woman 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. The week’s honor goes to the American actress, businesswoman, veteran, and trans rights…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Ethiopia’s election results will likely confirm status quo Beyond claims of rigging, security challenges persist. For some analysts, the fact that voting was suspended in parts of Amhara, Oromia and Tigray indicates the impact of unresolved conflicts. If the Prosperity Party secures another five-year mandate, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government faces pressure to prioritize peace-building. “I hope they use the coming…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The 10 countries with the highest birth rates — and the 10 with the lowest Countries in Africa consistently reported the highest birth rates, accounting for nine of the top 10 countries. Of the top 10 countries, eight reported a prevalence of contraceptives for married women of just 20% or lower, per the World Bank Group. #Congo…
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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 Week in Stories Around the Globe
Suspect dead after 8 children killed, 2 women wounded in Louisiana shooting A man in Louisiana killed eight children Sunday in a shooting that authorities described as a domestic violence incident and was later killed by police after he fled in a carjacked vehicle, officials said. #Louisiana #MassShootings #Gunviolence #UnitedStates Chernobyl: Humans, Not Nature, Pose…
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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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