What Are You Afraid Of? Remember It’s A Choice.
by Randall Rogers, Reprinted with Permission I’ll tell you now, before you’re in too deep, there’s genuine ugliness in this article. I am writing for myself, and, to paint a picture of growing up in innocent Minneapolis, Minnesota in the 60’s. A place that according to Governor Dayton, this past week, “might have to accept that there still is ‘racism’.” I was raised by a man who was a...
How to Support Our LGBTQ+ Brothers & Sisters
by Rick Broniec My Brothers & Sisters, As a straight man, and MKP-USA’s Multicultural/Intercultural Rep, I am writing this as an ally to my GBTQ Brothers and to my straight Brothers. [Between a minor surgery (I’m just fine, thanks!) and other responsibilities, I have not been able to respond until now.] First, to my GBTQ Brothers: David, Robert, Walt, Dennis N., Frank, Jeff, Greg- and so many others- I love you. I am...
Aggrieved Entitlement and Evolved Masculinity
Let’s face it, together. Aggrieved Entitlement is a term I picked up from Michael Kimmel. It is the existential state of fear about having my ‘rightful place’ as a man questioned … challenged … deconstructed. Aggrieved entitlement is being told ‘No’ when the prevailing mythos of the culture has taught that I have a ‘right’ to something because of my birth (as male, as white,...
Buckthorn and Hatred – It’s prickly
by Randall Rogers, Reprinted with Permission I hate Buckthorn. Recent events have given me pause. Last year we moved to an old farmhouse with a large lot and a very rural setting, considering its still in the city. The oak trees are majestic and the canopy rich. So is the abundance of Buckthorn. It turns out Buckthorn is a very successful invasive tree species first introduced for its durability and hardiness as well as its attractive...
Welcome to the Men’s Group – Exclusive Screenings for MKP USA
Special Screening Event for The Mankind Project USA The Mankind Project is offering an exclusive “Film Screening Event” during the month of June to coincide with Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day. We are partnering with the producers of a wonderful new feature film about the inner life of men, WELCOME TO THE MEN’S GROUP. MKP will coordinate access to a “sneak preview” of the film for I-Groups to create screening and discussion...