There is something about standing in the hallway of a school. Something about watching the students walk by, imagining who these young people might be in the future. A future political leader, entertainer or a visionary ushering in a new era in medicine or science? In some neighbourhoods, something else hangs in the air: the despair over the path … Continue reading »
Jeff Perera feels we need more men speaking out against violence happening to women and less men getting defensive like the ‘SaveFace’ “Men build too many walls and not enough bridges.” – Isaac Newton “You gotta have ‘game’ Bro.” Whether from popular movies, classmates or advertising, Men and Boys are surrounded with thoughts and messages … Continue reading »
An excerpt from our friend Carlos Andrés Gómez’s blog Carlos Live exploring the hurricanes of emotions men conceal in their chest. “Today is a heavy day – mere hours removed from a scary shooting outside the Empire State Building and news just now coming in of another one just south of Mexico City where my sister lives. … Continue reading »
As we approach a year since Jack Layton died of cancer, Canadians remember his work and celebrate his life. Higher Unlearning shares Jeff Perera’s thoughts from last August when we lost Jack. My mom wasn’t a fan of the moustache.“Don’t like it” she’d say, “…he should shave it”. Upon his arrival to the national political stage … Continue reading »
The waves made throughout social media when Frank Ocean came out on Independence Day were reflective of the conversations happening across North America and of folks slowly finding the voice to have these conversations. Higher Unlearning’s Jeff Perera looks back at some of the reactions via this Storify piece ___ Reaction to Frank Ocean’s post on … Continue reading »
Men and boys worldwide are caught in cycles and storms that leave us speaking to one another in a language of violence… let’s start something. Higher Unlearning proudly presents: ‘How To Fight’ by Carlos Andrés Gómez. Video by Dennis Lieu. . __ ___ Carlos Andrés Gómez http://www.carloslive.com Award-winning poet, actor, and writer Carlos Andrés … Continue reading »
The first in a Higher Unlearning special series ‘Father Figures’ looking at the bond and special moments between children and their fathers & father figures. Khaliyi Iloyi from London at the ripe age of 2 years old had a very special moment with London hip hop artist Alim Kamara in a freestyle session that warmed hearts … Continue reading »
___ Looking ahead to speaking at the second Slutwalk in Toronto where the worldwide movement started: Higher Unlearning and White Ribbon Campaign’s Jeff Perera looks back at the initial Walk heard ’round the world, why he agreed to speak at this year’s event, and is honoured to do so. “When a man gives his … Continue reading »
