Category: Media
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Giving Black Men Space
When my friend, Lornett Vestal, asked me to write a guest blog for the Evolving Folks Project, I initially scratched my head, wondering what I’d write about. Topics of dating, finding joy during trying times, and ways to live an aligned life all danced in my mind. While I was considering this, I started reading…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Deadly Nepal protests reflect a wider pattern of Gen Z political activism across Asia Despite the challenges ahead, the uprising has provided a historic opportunity to fix Nepal’s broken government system. But real change depends on how power shifts from the old guard to new leaders, and whether they can address the structural and systemic issues…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
US-led mediators ‘appalled’ by humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan The plea for Sudan comes as the US faces global criticism for its support of Israel in the genocidal war on Gaza, which is also facing an Israeli-induced famine. #SudanWar #sudan_war_updates #GazaGenocide #Famine How the US army is using influencers to recruit a new generation: ‘Promise…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Sudan Archives
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. This week’s honor goes to violinist, singer, and songwriter Sudan Archives. Born Brittany Denise…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
How much aid has made it into Gaza since Israel said it was easing restrictions? Last Sunday, GHF distributed around 1 million meals and at least another 1.2 million from Monday to Wednesday, and 1.3 million on Thursday. GHF did not appear to publish the number of meals distributed on Friday, but on Saturday said…
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A Few of My Favorite Films
Movies are magic, at least to me. Yes, some people have made terrible movies, and some of them are cheesy too. Hell, every October I binge on terrible and sometimes not-so-bad horror flicks. Some of my faves are the original Carrie and Children of the Corn. Movies can take us to different worlds or realities.…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Fousseynou Cissé
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved, famous, and non-famous man. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the school caretaker and the Senegalese French hero, Fousseynou…
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Evolved “Young” Man of the Week: Romir Parker
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s Evolved “Young” Man of the Week profile. Today, we will highlight historical and contemporary figures who embody what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the Virginia native and honorary firefighter, Romir…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights “Not all foreigners gentrify, nor are only those who gentrify foreigners, nor is a significant migration process necessary for gentrification to occur. Gentrification is based on inequalities in such a way that it’s not the same thing,” she added. #MexicoCity…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
U.S. enters Israel’s war against Iran He said Iran isn’t interested in diplomacy at the moment. “The U.S. crossed a very big red line. We will respond according to our right. The U.S. betrayed diplomacy and betrayed negotiations. They only understand the language of force,” he said. #Iran #UnitedStates #IsraeliranWar #WWIII Erick, the strongest hurricane…
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