Category: Youth
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Evolved Man of the Week: Waldo Johnson
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 associate professor, scholar, research consultant, educator, and…
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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: 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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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
I Gave Instant Photos To More Than 60 Tanzanians Who Don’t Have Them And Captured Their Smiles There is a Swahili expression “Watu sio milima” which signifies “People are not mountains”. Each time when I demonstrate that I’m not a mountain and vacation from one place to another I see this entire world from a…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The Trump Administration Has So Far Found Only $20 Million for Its Over $12 Billion Wall The rapid start of construction, promised throughout Trump’s campaign and in an executive order issued in January on border security, was to be financed, according to the White House, with “existing funds and resources” of the Department of Homeland…
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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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We’re All Niggas Now
AMERICAN HISTORY X This Nation’s foundation was built on shaky ground. From the massive land grab from indigenous peoples to the enslavement of Africa people to women being seen as only baby making machines, America hasn’t been so great for everybody. The creation of a racial caste system meant that we would be separated (based…
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