Tag: race
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A Tale of Colorism in 90s TV Shows
The 90s were a wild time in American history, but it was no doubt the golden age of black television. With sitcoms, black-led TV shows were used to build TV networks like NBC, The WB, Fox, and UPN. This was the heyday of black television. Unfortunately, issues of colorism found its way into some of…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Yuri Kochiyama
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 Japanese American civil rights activist Yuri Kochiyama (1921–2014).…
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Tacky if you’re poor, classy if you’re rich
We live in a society where remnants of “Social Darwinist” ideologies still linger in United States. These notions are very true regarding stereotypes and public imagination surrounding both the rich and the poor people. The country’s wealthiest people are called job creators, brilliant, hard-working, and deserving of their wealth. In contrast, a common view is…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Tanya DePass
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 American journalist, activist, and streamer Tanya DePass. DePass…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Dr. Nia Imara
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 astrophysicist, artist, and activist Professor Nia Imara.…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
As the people of Basta await ceasefire, Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon “In my opinion, I will say nowhere [is safe], Israel is always changing [targets]. Maybe it hits here or there or Achrafieh, or Sabra or the camps. Nobody knows anything. #ceasefire #Lebanon #Israel #MiddleEastConflict COP29 ends in $300 billion deal, widespread dismay —…
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The Series Finale of the United States of America: Pumpkin Spice Apocalypse Edition
It’s that time again. It’s U.S. Presidential Election Season! Every four years, low-information sycophants voters get to go to the polls and vote for their favorite genocidal sports team. Team Red “McDonald’s Fascism,” aka the GOP. Or Team Blue, “We’re the Good Guys, Right,” aka the Democrats. Don’t worry; Wall Street and the Military Industrial…
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Letter from A Black Republican II
Dear Evolving Man Project, My name is Cornelius Oliver Octavius Needham. I’m back! It’s been four long and horrible years under the tyranny of the hippie-liberal Democrats and that literal brain dead doofus Joe Biden. Now, the commie who runs this joke of a website, Lornett Vestal, is still spewing his poison to the world.…
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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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