Toby Adeyemi

Atlanta

Writer at Rolling Out

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Articles

CRCC founder explains why addiction hits Black men so hard

2 weeks ago | rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi

John Wright is one of the cofounders of the Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition. He himself went through his own battle with addiction and he knew how prevalent addiction is in our community. Mr. Wright took some time to focus on Black men and speak about why they are hit so heavily by substance abuse and addiction. He takes A Seat At The Table. Why did you start the CRCC?
Robert Gould of Big Tide Summit on being the change

2 weeks ago | rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi

Let me put you on to something major happening this weekend. Robert Gould, the mastermind behind the Big Tide Summit, is making waves in Savannah, Georgia, on April 11-12. This isn’t just another conference or summit; it’s a movement designed to level the playing field for students from both rural and urban areas alike.
Vanessa Moreno of the CRCC talks about creating safe spaces

2 weeks ago | rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi

Vanessa Moreno is the assistant director of programs at the Chicago Recovery Communities Coalition. The CRCC is dedicated to fighting addiction in Chicago and after overcoming her own struggles, Vanessa is now helping others break free from addiction, as well. What inspired you to get involved in creating and facilitating safe spaces for others? Well, it started with my own personal journey. I’m a Mexican American gay woman in long term recovery.
BWHM Spotlight: Robyn Atwater of Curldaze

2 weeks ago | rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi

Robyn Atwater is the founder and CEO of the haircare brand Curldaze. Before becoming a CEO, Robyn was a well-known hair and beauty influencer until one day, she noticed that her hair was falling out. Instead of grumbling, she wanted to fix the problem because she knew a lot of the products on the market were not designed for Black women, and Curldaze was born. Now, in 2025, Curldaze will be located all over the country in almost every major retailer.
Houston has only itself to blame for title game collapse

2 weeks ago | rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi

The Houston Cougars had their first national championship in their hands the entire matchup. They dominated the first half, racing out to a 12-point lead at the half. The second half wasn’t as strong, but they kept the lead until the final minute. Yet somehow when the buzzer sounded and the confetti started falling, it wasn’t Houston’s colors falling from the sky.
Butch Bailey on why he helped start Gold Links Golf Club

2 weeks ago | rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi

Butch Bailey is one of the founders of the Gold Links Golf Club, a Black golf club dedicated to finding ways for Black people to get more deeply involved with golf. Butch took some time to tell the genesis of this amazing club that is making waves on golf courses across the country.
Honey Bxby on touring with Saint Jhn and making chaotic R&B

2 weeks ago | rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi

Honey Bxby has been going up all this year. She is prepping for her new EP, Raw Honey, which she said should be out “when the flowers bloom.” She was in town for her show, where she opened up for artist Saint Jhn. Welcome to the Star Studio Honey Bxby. Why do you call your sound chaotic R&B? [Cause], I make chaotic music. Like, I’m, like, very unfiltered, like, I don’t, I don’t really pay attention to what comes out [of] my mouth sometimes or really care.
Tomi Adeyemi drops gems during Autism Awareness Month

2 weeks ago | rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi

Tomi Adeyemi is a behavioral therapist that specializes in working with autistic children. She has been working with autistic children since graduating in 2023, and she is currently finishing her master’s degree at Florida Tech University. April is Autism Awareness Month, and she took time to shed light on autism. What are some of the biggest misconceptions about autism that you wish more people understood?
Gareth Carpenter of Gold Links on lack of Black golfers

2 weeks ago | rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi

Gareth Carpenter is doing some amazing work in the Black golf space. He is actually one of only two professionally recognized Black golfers in the state of Georgia. When he isn’t competing, he spends his time teaching celebrities and professional athletes how to golf. His client list includes Kyle Pitts Sr. of the Atlanta Falcons and former NBA player, J.R. Smith.
Luh Kel on album, 'Better Late Than Never' and PnB Brock

3 weeks ago | rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi

Luh Kel has been pretty quiet over these past two years. He hasn’t really dropped music because of life, including the birth of his first child. But the wait is finally over. Luh Kel made his return back to music on April Fools, and yes he actually dropped. His new project “Better Late Than Ever” is streaming everywhere now and he dropped by the Star Studio to talk about why he’s choosing to return now. Did becoming a father make you take life more serious?