Elijah Alfred "NatureBoy" Alexander, Jr.

There are many times that I'll meet a person on the street who says that they prefer the streets, insisting they are there by choice. Usually, though, I can see the look in their eye; I can tell they dont mean it. I believe its a defense mechanism to rationalize the trauma one goes through when they don't have a home.

But that's not to say this is true for everyone. There are those rare - and yes, I believe they're rare - occasions when I'll meet someone who is on the streets by choice. Elijah Alfred Alexander, Jr. falls into this latter category. He goes by "Nature Boy" and says he is not homeless, just houseless.

Elijah says he was a Baptist preacher in the 1970s. He said that since Jesus was a wandering messenger, he decided to become a wanderer. And wander he does. I met him across the street from the White House in Washington, D.C.. I still laugh because despite his skimpy attire, he still carries business cards with his personal website. [http://prop1.org/protest/elijah/nature.htm]

Mental illness? Or just following his heart? Either way, I like to think that Elijah is truly a unique guy who has decided to follow a different path.

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[69greatcornholio]

@michaeljacksonfan377

I was there too!!!!!!

:D

[together24601]

do what my destiny requires.

[webwarrior1471]

Can anyone understand from 2:37 to 2:57?

[TheLegacyKontinues]

This man is wise, my mother graduated from Grambling in 1985 and she told me about this man when I was a little girl. I am currently 18 years old and a college student at Southern University (Go Jags!) It's amazing how his words are still carried on and I acknowledge him because he gave my mother great advice and encouragement. I thank him for a lot.

[Malka60]

Only a fraction of a percentage enter the Resurrection in any given age. He will surely enter the first Resurrection. He understands the ways of man are not the ways of the world, so surely many people will condemn and start rumors of him. I think he's the greatest person who has ever lived recently

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[thefourthammendment]

wow cool dude

[takharov1]

@ChristyKat77 The nig just wants to get into your pants.

[exposedandrevealed]

Google corruptioncripples and/or truthexposedandrevealed to find out more truth on this so called "peace activist" & nature boy fraud working for the other side!

[wesswood1]

yea elijah is very smart. he is a doctor i believe of philosophy. he was once a professor at grambling state university. that's the university that i currently attend. he was a regular there...since 1990...maybe even before that. i met him in 05 my freshman year. he is so intelligent, well mannered, and helpful...last time i talked to him he said he was headed to dc...this was in 08 i believe...i guess he was serious. we miss you elijah. elijah, make sure you find yo way back to us.

[michaeljacksonfan377]

I MET HIM!!!! IN DC!!!! on my class trip!!!!!!! he's hilarious!!!!! him and my teacher mr. mullins got into it and they was argueing!!!!!!!!!!!