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2 weeks ago | 
rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi
Wunmi Bakare was born in Nigeria, and growing up, she suffered from severe complications from sickle cell. In her youth, she would often miss school because of having to be in the hospital for weeks at a time. However, her life took a hopeful turn when she decided to undergo gene therapy, a decision that significantly improved her health. She shared her experience with us during the Sickle Cell Consortium.
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2 weeks ago | 
rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi
DJ Marc B started his career in high school, DJing house parties from his phone when his mom was away. After she bought him his first DJ board, he fully committed to the craft. Now he serves as the official DJ for 21 Savage and has toured with major artists including J. Cole, Post Malone and Drake. He recently appeared on Who’s Spinning to discuss his career. How did GSU impact your career to this point? GSU gave me the network [needed] to keep on amplifying myself in different places.
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2 weeks ago | 
rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi
Lennetta Hay and her husband are the founders of Ologo Golf, an inclusive golf brand that focuses on the big and tall community. Golf is a sport where there isn’t a lot of diversity. Outside of Tiger Woods and a select few, the Black community never truly connected with golf. Ologo Golf wants to change that, starting with apparel, making sure all golfers have stylish outfits to wear. We spoke with Hay on Out Of Bounds to hear why many Black people don’t golf and how we can change that.
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2 weeks ago | 
rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi
Kijan Simmons‘ journey to Hollywood was a lot different than most. After leaving the military, he started his own security company where he would provide protection for celebrities and other high-end clients. He would work 12-16 hour shifts doing security, and in his off time, he was taking acting classes.
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2 weeks ago | 
rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi
Queen Aminata is one of the most exciting wrestlers on AEW’s roster. She brings a unique [flair] and confidence to the ring that few others can embody. She was in attendance at [Ne-Yo’s] celebrity golf tournament, and she talked to us about why she hid wrestling from her parents. What was your experience facing Toni Storm in the Championship eliminator match on AEW Collision? It was great. It was always great to work [with] her. She’s such a… I don’t know how to call it, in ring veteran?
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2 weeks ago | 
rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi
Javon “Pop” Woodard Jr. is well on his way to a title defense and in relative short order. He started fighting at the age of nine after his father introduced him to the sport. He was an angry kid that was always getting into fights, so his dad took him to the gym one day and he’s never left. Over the weekend, he took on Jayson Velez and dominated him; Woodard earned a seventh-round knockout over the former title challenger who previously faced off against Ryan Garcia.
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2 weeks ago | 
rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi
Beverly Ndukwu, a Canadian-Nigerian sickle cell warrior, is the founder of Sickle Circle. This volunteer-based nonprofit organization is on a mission of utmost importance-to enrich the lives of individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) through advocacy, education, and community support. Beverly’s advocacy at the Sickle Circle Consortium, where she called for more support in Manitoba, underscores the urgency and importance of Sickle Circle’s mission.
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2 weeks ago | 
rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi
Clifton Kirkman, a brave warrior in the fight against sickle cell, was born before Michigan’s sickle cell mandate, leading to his diagnosis at 18 months. This past weekend, the highly impactful Sickle Cell Consortium took place, with Clifton Kirkman in attendance. His presence was not only felt but also made a significant contribution to the event, particularly during his appearance on Health IQ, where he shed light on the profound impact of sickle cell on Black men.
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2 weeks ago | 
rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi
This past weekend in Atlanta, the Sickle Cell Community Consortium hosted its 9th Annual Leadership Summit and General Assembly — nothing short of inspiring. Founded by Dr. Lakiea Bailey, the Consortium continues to drive the fight for visibility, resources, and hope for the sickle cell community. Dr. Bailey shared powerful reflections on balancing her health while leading a major national organization. In the early years, she confessed, attending conferences without eating wasn’t unusual for her.
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2 weeks ago | 
rollingout.com | Toby Adeyemi
Yesterday, the Chubb Foundation hosted its annual youth football camp in Atlanta on April 26, showcasing the determination and spirit of young athletes. With over 100 kids in attendance, we had the privilege of speaking with Bradley Chubb’s mother, Stacey Chubb, who generously shared her inspiring insights on raising future NFL stars.
