Category: Youth
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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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The Evolved “Young People” of the Week: Justin Huang and Victoria Ou
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Young People of the Week “profiles. 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 two Texas teens, Justin Huang and…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Omar Yaser Ismail
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, famous, and non-famous man. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to Palestinian athlete and Olympian Omar Yaser Ismail. Without a…
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Adulting is Expensive AF
“Life on Earth maybe expensive, but at least you get a free trip around the sun.” -Unknown When I was a kid (aging myself here), Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous was a colossal show. You’d see celebrity homes that were mansions. So I thought a million-dollar home would be a damn palace when I…
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The Evolved “Little” Man of the Week: Suborno Isaac Bari.
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s ‘Evolved “Little” Man of the Week’ profiles. This week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved young boy, famous and non-famous, on their path toward adulthood. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the child prodigy and…
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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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