Category: Social Justice
-
The Week in Stories Around the Globe
‘I am mother, leader, warrior of the Amazon’: Nemonte Nenquimo on why the west needs to be rescued “If you don’t have a mind or heart to love, then what’s the point? It’s just being angry, wanting to devour, wanting to accumulate,” she says. “When we die, we will go with a light, peaceful spirit.…
-
The Evovled Woman of the Week: Leah Thomas
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 the author, speaker, and environmental activist, Leah Thomas.…
-
The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Mississippi AG Won’t Charge in Kohen Wiley Killing, Amid Racial Bias Claims “A child was taken from his family through brutal police violence, and his family and the larger community deserve answers. This is not, and will never be, what community safety looks like. That is certainly true for Kohen Wiley and all who knew…
-
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…
-
The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The World’s 40 Most Beautiful Countries To craft our list of the most beautiful countries in the world, we focused on places that offer an impressive range of natural wonders along with manmade creations and cities just as vibrant as their environment. They also all make an effort to preserve their historic structures and artistic…
-
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…
-
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…
-
The Week in Stories Around the Globe
In rare honor, Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in state at South Carolina State House South Carolina is preparing to honor native son and civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson. On Monday, March 2, Jackson’s body will lie in state inside the South Carolina State House rotunda — an extremely rare honor, especially for someone who was…
-
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…
-
The Evolved Woman of the Week: Daisy Bates
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Woman of the Week” Black History Month Edition 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 legendary and courageous…
