Category: Social Justice
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Trump says he’s eager to sign sweeping criminal justice bill An array of liberal and conservative advocacy groups rallied in support of the bill. For example, the Koch brothers-backed group, Americans for Prosperity, applauded senators for putting “policy ahead of politics.” The American Civil Liberties Union said the bill was “by no means perfect. But…
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Let Me Explain
Kevin’s Heart World-famous comedian Kevin Hart has been under fire for anti-LGBTQ jokes from his old stand-up routine and tweets. He came under public scrutiny after being named the potential host for the 2019 Oscars. The Oscars has had its own troubled history in regards to inclusion, e.g., #OscarsSoWhite. But this does not let Kevin Hart off…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
4 days, 5 reports of hate crimes, and a disturbing trend developing in America “ “The President of the United States, both from his social media presence and his remarks during formal White House events, is regularly referring to fear as a motive for policy,” Berry said. “We’re seeing the presidential bully pulpit being used…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Cesar Estrada Chavez
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 the civil rights icon, labor leader, activist,…
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Respect This…
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me R-E-S-P-E-C-T, take care, TCB – Aretha Franklin 400 Years The legacy of chattel slavery still haunts the American psyche and will do until there is no longer any America. Black Americans have been fighting for freedom since the first African slaves landed on the shores of Jamestown,…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Rescuers Continue Search After Deadly Indonesia Plane Crash “The National Search And Rescue Agency says that when the plane went down, its emergency locator transmitter beacon did not emit a distress signal — despite the beacon being certified through August of 2019.” #Indonesia #PlaneCrash #Tragedy #Asia 11 people were gunned down at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Here are…
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We Can’t Save Y’all!
As the 2018 election looms upon the horizon, there has been much speculation around the #BlueWave coming to save us all. One critical demographic that has been at the helm of trying to get the United States to hold it’s shit together is black folks. The 2016 election black voters overwhelmingly voted against Donald Trump.…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Alleged MAGA Bomber Cesar Sayoc Apparently Threatened a Lot of People on Twitter That Sayoc’s account wasn’t removed from Twitter months ago isn’t surprising. Nor is Trump’s and Trump Jr.’s excuse-making and conspiracy-theorist tendencies. With them leading the charge, it’s only a matter of time until Sayoc’s arrest becomes a discredited #FakeNews event for Trump…
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The Evolved Man of the WeeK: Aubrey Fontenot
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 the tattoo artist, Houston native, and loving…
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Ask a Black Dude?
Ask Me a Question? Have you ever wanted to know what goes on in the mind of the average black dude in America? Even sistas, wish to read the mind of the men who are most closest to them? Today you’ll get the answers to five burning questions from the perspective of a grown ass…
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