Posts Tagged as "men"

California Camp Challenges Young Men to Rethink Masculinity

Sep. 5, 2018 / By
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VoiceWaves teamed up with KQED public radio and Redwood Voice to cover the transformational journey a summer retreat inspired for young boys and men of color across California.

Masculinity & Depression: Why Men Won’t Come Forward

Nov. 12, 2014 / By
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Depression remains largely under-diagnosed in the male population. While men are diagnosed at lower rates than women, men commit suicide at rates that are 4 to 18 times higher than women, depending on the age group.

Honoring Non-Traditional Dads On Father’s Day

Jun. 12, 2014 / By
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Father’s Day is a time for celebrating our fathers; the men that have devoted their lives to giving us the best shot at a happy and healthy life of our own...

Male Voices: Why Do Young Men Commit Mass Murder?

Jun. 5, 2014 / By
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What does it mean to be a man? A misinterpretation of this notion led to the unfortunate events in Santa Barbara less than two weeks ago when 22-year old Elliot Rodger targeted women in a rampage of revenge...

Our Community: Educated Men with Meaningful Messages

Sep. 6, 2013 / By
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“Our Community” is a VoiceWaves project and community event that was showcased on Aug. 26. Youth reporters were tasked to explore their community through a camera’s lens, each picking one community-based organization to shine a spotlight on...

Through the Ugliness: The State of Boys and Men of Color

Mar. 5, 2012 / By
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Written by John Oliver Santiago

On February 29, an official “Teach-In” was held at Centro Cha...