Category: Youth
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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 Evolved Man of the Week: Damien Agossou Degbo
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s Evolved Man of the Week profile. Today, we will highlight historical and contemporary figures who embodied what it means to be an evolved man, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the teacher, trainer, and martial arts master Damien…
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Embracing Being Unk
In 2023, I turned 40 years old. There was an age and time in my life when I was in my early 20s. I gave little thought to being middle age, but now, as a full-fledged elder millennial, it’s my reality. I’ve discussed my mental health struggles in previous posts. As a young man, I…
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Evolved “Young” Man of the Week: Sri Nihal Tammana
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 New Jersey Native, environmental campaigner and…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel
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 basketball player Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel. Her high school…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Hamas says Israel is violating ceasefire by blocking Palestinians’ return to northern Gaza – as it happened “Tens of thousands of displaced people are waiting near the Netzarim Corridor to return to the northern Gaza Strip,” Gaza’s civil defence agency spokesperson Mahmud Bassal told the Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency. #Gaza #CeasefireNOW #Israel #Hamas Gen Z…
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Random Thoughts on Black Men: Trump Edition
It’s time to return to the article series“Random Thoughts on Black Men.” In previous articles, I questioned why some brothas feared dogs, why some brothas wore socks with sandals, and why some brothas felt the need to Hotep or black men’s colorism towards darker-skinned black women. In 2021, I did the third post on this topic, praising…
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Melancholy for Radicals II
The world’s state of affairs can be disheartening for those of us with strong empathy and compassion. November 2024, we are on the verge of another U.S. Presidential Election. Once again, basic human rights are in jeopardy stateside. Globally, we inch closer to midnight on the Doomsday Clock. Once again, American citizens are faced with…
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The Evolved “Little” Woman of the Week: Eniola Shokunbi
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s first-ever Evolved “Little” 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 student genius Eniola Shokunbi. A…
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The Evolved Person of the Week: Ki Griffin
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s’ “Evolved Person 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 individuals, alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the LGBTQ+ activist, advocate, DJ, and actor…
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