feature: south florida photographer ken irish editorializes everyday black athleticism

Take a glimpse at some of the work of South Florida photographer Ken Irish. One of the themes that permeates his work is black athleticism and it’s relation to depression and well-being. “Depression sucks. A good way to help overcome it is by working out. Exercising helps clear your mind, releases tension and helps you focus more on the moment and you don’t have to do it for the “results” keep going and the results are a given,” Irish writes on Instagram. Fitness isn’t always about athletic excellence and it can be a fantastic outlet for maintaining overall well-being.

By Erin White*, AFROPUNK contributor

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*Erin White is AFROPUNK’s editorial and social media assistant. You can follow her on Tumblr or friend her on Facebook. Have a pitch or an inquiry? Shoot her an email at erin@afropunk.com.