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Gender and Sexual Identity 22.05.2019

The struggle to stay relevant | The Man Project

If you’ve noticed, I haven’t written a column in a couple of weeks. I want to chalk it up to being busy with my freelance clients, but I’d be lying.

News & Current Affairs

May 22, 2019 Education & Healthcare/Highlights/Wealth Inequality

Billionaire’s gift wipes out Morehouse graduates’ student loan debt, points to a bubbling financial crisis for the college experience

The philanthropic act of billionaire investor, Robert F. Smith, CEO of Vista Equity Partners, gave the ultimate gift to Morehouse graduates—the promise … Keep Reading

May 20, 2019 Business & Technology/Highlights/Race and Ethnicity/Wealth Inequality

‘Disrupt This’ report says minority entrepreneurs can close the wealth gap

Wealth inequality, and in particular, the racial wealth gap grows with staggering numbers. A report released by Founders of Color (FOC) says … Keep Reading

May 17, 2019 Crime/Highlights/Politics & Social Justice

Texas cop profiled mentally ill Black woman months before he shot and killed her

Details of the shooting death of Pamela Turner show that she encountered police officer Juan Manuel Delacruz multiple times before the night … Keep Reading

May 15, 2019 Highlights/Politics & Social Justice

Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and Morehouse College prepare for ‘hate group’ protestors at graduation ceremonies

Westboro Baptist Church says that it will be protesting the graduation ceremonies of Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College on … Keep Reading

Reconciliation meeting ends contentious public dispute between journalist, Mark Thompson and activist, Afrika

Published on May 6, 2019 in Politics & Social Justice by Kaia Niambi Shivers

Weeks after an ideological-wrangle-turned-physical at a town hall that left two Black activists at odds and their reputations damaged, they quelled a highly publicized quarrel at a reconciliation meeting in Newark, New Jersey.

Rom Coms and the dangers of mistaking infatuation for love | The Man Project

Published on May 1, 2019 in Gender and Sexual Identity by Charles Moss

You know that scene in “Say Anything,” when Lloyd Dobbler holds up his boombox and plays Peter Gabriel’s, “In Your Eyes?” outside of Diane Court’s bedroom window?

Community organizer assaulted by veteran journalist, Mark Thompson of ‘Make it Plain’ says he wants an apology and a police report, but no firing

Published on April 23, 2019 in Politics & Social Justice by Ark Republic News Desk

In an ironic turn-of-events, when a grassroots activist released a video showing that he was sucker-punched by veteran journalist, Mark Thompson, now it seems that Thompson has become the victim. For the first time, Afrika, who was at the other end of Thompson’s ire, speaks out.

Caribbean filmmakers spark conversation with docuseries exploring Cannabis use, prohibition in the region

Published on April 23, 2019 in Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it by Ark Republic News Desk

On 420, a global holiday celebrated by cannabis consumers and supporters, Barbadian filmmakers, Hermina Elcock, Mikul Elcock and Jamal Weekes released the first of a three-part short docuseries titled, CannabisCulture on Facebook. Little did the filmmakers know that their project would incite much conversation around their modestly-populated island of 250,000 then island jump in the region.

Black-owned Harlem cannabis company sources from family farm

Published on April 21, 2019 in Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it by Kaia Niambi Shivers

On a mild winter night, I decided to drop into a Harlem pop up centering cannabis entrepreneurs, and a growing community.

Serving and sipping tea: How Georgina Bailey made cannabis-infused teas for a sister with cancer then started a company

Published on April 20, 2019 in Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it by Kaia Niambi Shivers

You know Georgina Bailey by three things: her big personality, stunning shades and cannabis products from her company, G’s Teas.

World’s First Experiential CBD Hub Seeks to Dispel Myths, Bridge Cannabis Communities in NYC | MCP Cannabis

Published on April 20, 2019 in Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it by Charles Moss

While New Yorkers smoke more weed than any other city in the world, there is a disturbing disconnect in the city when it comes to education, the benefits, and the different ways our bodies react to cannabis.

The World is a Gamble + The tea on CBD | Comic Strip |MCP Cannabis

Published on April 20, 2019 in Cannabis: Legalize it + Criticize it + Advertise it by Matthew Gamble

Debuting Ark Republic’s first comic strip, Matthew Gamble’s “The World is a Gamble” covers the blurred awareness of cannabis, hemp, CBD and THC.

Are we bad men for listening to bad men’s music? | The Man Project

Published on April 17, 2019 in Gender and Sexual Identity by Charles Moss

“Jesus, why can’t these men just fucking behave?” That’s what my dear friend, Rebekah, said when she read the news about Ryan Adams’ sexual misconduct allegations in February. Then she promptly removed all of his music off of her Spotify account.

Sometimes silence is golden: Playing R. Kelly in a post-Metoo movement | The Man Project

Published on April 17, 2019 in Gender and Sexual Identity by Kaia Niambi Shivers

This think piece is in response to Charles Moss’ writing, “Are we bad men for listening to bad men’s music?” Rather than mute or cancel, I prefer to silence those in the industry who show a history of sexual abuse. Though many choose to continue rocking music, I think it is time we rethink our moral and musical playlists.

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