Category: Social Justice
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The Week In Stories Around The Globe
China Mocks U.S. Presidential Debate: ‘Very Entertaining’ “Objectively speaking, the low-quality performance of these two old men was a negative advertisement for Western democracy,” he said, posting clips of the video with a jokey musical soundtrack. #China #DebateNight2024 #bidentrump #Politics TRUMP USED “PALESTINIAN” AS A SLUR. BIDEN AND DEBATE MODERATORS DIDN’T SAY A WORD. When…
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Protect Trans Kids
With Pride 2024 concluding, it’s important to recognize the increased visibility and relentless attacks that a certain demographic of young people has endured from right-wing political pundits, politicians, and the religious right. Adolescents who are part of the trans community. While I may not have the title of a father, I am still an uncle,…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Christian Cooper
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 man, including famous and non-famous individuals. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to science and comics writer and editor, lifelong…
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A Conversation about Black Fatherhood
Fatherhood is one of the most important life journeys a man can take. It is challenging, rewarding, and thankless. But countless proud parents, including many fathers, would say it’s worth seeing their baby grow from childhood to adulthood successfully. Black fatherhood is often surrounded by misinformation and stereotypes. These racist and troubling stereotypes about black…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Sudan: Deteriorating situation in El Fasher, health system collapsing nationwide The humanitarian situation for some 800,000 civilians in El Fasher, Sudan, and surrounding areas in North Darfur continues to deteriorate amid ongoing clashes between rival military forces, the UN reported on Friday. #Darfur #Sudan #Genocide #Africa The ICC is not in the business of peacemaking,…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Why Do Humans Sing? Traditional Music in 55 Languages Reveals Patterns and Telling Similarities “It shows us that there may be really something that is universal to all humans that cannot simply be explained by culture,” Daniela Sammler, a neuroscientist at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics who was not involved in the study, tells…
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Students For Gaza
The attack on Israel on October 7th changed things forever. Hamas spoke the language they learned from over 70 years of violent repression of IDF forces occupying the land of Palestine and the creation of an apartheid state. Israel could have strategized their response to ensure justice for those responsible for October 7th the would…
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Joe Biden failed the People of Gaza and the World
The nation of Israel was born out of the anti-Jewish Europeans’ need to expel its Jewish population from their respective countries after the horrid events of WWII. The British Empire created the State of Israel in the lands of Palestine. There was no input from the indigenous people whose homeland it has been for thousands of years.…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Issa Amro
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the activist, co-founder, and former coordinator (2007–2018)…
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From Awareness to Weapon: The Hijacking of “Woke”
The word “woke” has undergone a fascinating and contentious transformation. Initially, Black communities used the term “woke” to signify awareness of racial injustice, and leftists advocating for social justice later embraced it. Nowadays, conservatives and neoliberals have appropriated “woke” to delegitimize progressive notions. The word has its roots in Black Activism. “Woke” emerged in the…
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