Let's Find A Way Together!

Beautiful photos by Brendan North of the anti-ICE protests happening right now in Los Angeles.

Did you know that psychological testing was once biased against Black individuals? Dr. Herman George Canady (1901–1970) was a pioneering psychologist who changed the game!

As a clinical and social psychologist, Dr. Canady was the first to study how the race of an examiner could impact the performance of Black students on IQ tests. His groundbreaking research highlighted racial bias in standardized testing and helped lay the foundation for fairer psychological assessments.

Beyond his research, he was a dedicated educator and mentor, training future Black psychologists at West Virginia State College. His work paved the way for equitable practices in psychology and education.

My fellow millennial men are out here sprinting—dodging, weaving, and trying to outrun expectations that feel impossible to meet.

- Be strong, but be sensitive.

- Be successful, but don’t work too much.

- Be independent, but don’t be lonely.

- Make money, but also, why do you care about money so much?

It’s exhausting. And the worst part? These expectations don’t just sit still—they hover, they follow, they chase. And no matter how fast you run, they always seem to be right behind you.

So let’s talk about it.

The pressure to perform, to provide, to pretend everything’s fine—it’s crushing men’s mental health. The constant push to meet society’s impossible checklist is leaving so many feeling lost, burned out, and isolated.

Mental health is just as crucial as physical health.

It’s time we normalize seeking support for the challenges in our minds—just like we do for those busted knees, concussions, or a sprained back.

Too often, men have been taught to "tough it out" when it comes to their mental well-being, thinking it's weak to ask for help.

But what if we treated our mental struggles with the same care as a physical injury? Feeling stuck in negative self-talk? Struggling to concentrate? Wrestling with grief, isolation, or constant overthinking? These are real issues that deserve attention.

Seeking support isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of strength. Whether it's overcoming a rough patch or something more complex, there’s no shame in reaching out. Let’s break the stigma and create a space where mental health is prioritized, no matter who you are.