Category: race
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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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Evolved Man of the Week: Damon Young
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 Pittsburgh native, writer, author, contributing columnist and…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
As the Maldives Gains Tourists, It’s Losing Its Beaches “We’re losing a nationality, an identity, a cultural history, a language, a script,” he added. “We’re losing the beaches. We’re losing the coconut palms. We’re losing everything.” #Maldives #ClimateChange #International#Island Ethiopia extends state of emergency by four month “Opposition parties complain that the emergency is being…
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Evolved Man of the Week: Chance the Rapper
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s ‘Evolved Man of the Week’ profiles. Each week we 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 fellow Chicagoan, independent hip-hop artist, and Grammy-Award winner;…
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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: Fred Hampton
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 that 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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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
South Sudan in Crisis as Famine Ravages World’s Newest Country “This famine is man-made,”said Joyce Luma, head of the World Food Program in South Sudan. “There is only so much that humanitarian assistance can achieve in the absence of meaningful peace and security.” #SouthSudan#Africa#Famine#HumanRights 24 Arrested After Protests Sparked in Anaheim by Videotaped Struggle…
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Evolved Man of the Week: Malcolm X
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…
