The Biography of a Mental Muscle: Turning a Negative to a Postive

Cornell Evans, Jr. grew up in Southeast and Northwest D.C. Raised by his parents, he was taught about the important of respect, to hold true to his principles and to always have morals. Although Cornell was an avid boxer, peer pressure forced him into the drug game. After a stint in jail, he changed his life around by focusing on family, self and keeping a positive attitude. “The Biography of Mental Muscle” was written because of his past circumstances. Cornell Evans is a graduate of Friendly High School. He still lives in D.C. with his wife and seven kids.