Really, Gavin? California Governor Receives Backlash For SAT Comment In Front Of Black Atlanta Crowd
Sometimes you just have to read the room.
California Governor Gavin Newsom drew a crowd—and some criticism—during his Young Man in a Hurry book tour after making a comment about a low SAT score and comparing it to a majority Black crowd in Atlanta.
Newsom sat down with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to give his two cents on how the Democratic party should deal with President Donald Trump and MAGA ahead of the imperative midterm election season.
He encouraged party voters to adjust their tone, saying, “We can learn to be just a little bit more humorous.”
“Sometimes less judgmental. Just let it flow a little bit,” the outspoken governor said.
Perhaps Newsom should have taken his own advice.
During the conversation, Newsom, rumored to be putting in his bid for president in 2028, tried to be relatable to the audience, letting them know, “I am like you. I am no better than you.”
“I’m a 960 SAT guy, and I’m not trying to offend anyone, act all there if you got 940, but literally a 960 SAT guy,” Newsom said.
Then went on to admit that they had never read a speech.
“I cannot read a speech.”
Gov. Newsom to a black crowd in GA: "I am like you. I'm a 960 SAT guy. I can't read." pic.twitter.com/4Gk0WKbIYz
Other users like @milagropress focused on the audience’s reaction. “He’s not like me. I could read by four, have always been in gifted/accelerated programs/courses, & scored well on my ACT and SAT,” she said on X.
“It’s disheartening to listen to a room of black people laugh along to being mocked.”
He’s not like me.
I could read by four, have always been in gifted/accelerated programs/courses, & scored well on my ACT and SAT.
It’s disheartening to listen to a room of black people laugh along to being mocked. https://t.co/JRHhXF69lV
Another news source compared his comments to those of other cringeworthy remarks, like “Poor kids are just as bright as white kids” from former President Joe Biden and New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who once said, “Black children don’t know what a computer is.”
However, during a recent CNN interview, Newsom continued the conversation about being dyslexic and how it has shaped his story as a politician, calling it a “freedom” and a “superpower.”
Gavin Newsom on his lifelong struggle with dyslexia: "I do think it's a superpower" pic.twitter.com/7Q0J8d0xks
While he is often celebrated for his continuous pushback against Trump, in particular for leading the Proposition 50 effort for Democrats against Republicans trying to take over Texas, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, in terms of social media, Newsom’s campaign has gotten off to a rocky start.
“His 2028 campaign is already COOKED,” @BehizyTweets said.
From GED To CEO: How I’m Making My Own Black History
The author’s story is not unique. It’s the story many LGBTQ+ people share.
Written By Jaymes Black
Malcolm X once said, “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” My pathway to education and leadership has been nonlinear: I dropped out of high school at 17 years old after being outed as a lesbian by a classmate. I left home, faced evictions, and lived in a trailer with no running water.
I worked jobs at McDonalds, Walmart, Whataburger. Then, at 18, I decided to pursue education again. I went to the book store and bought a GED prep book. After studying for about six months, I took the test at a community college in Corpus Christi, and received my GED.
This moment changed everything for me. It was the first “stamp” in my passport. It gave me the confidence I needed to jumpstart the future I so desperately wanted for myself, but never thought was attainable.
It was never for a lack of ambition. For Black folks, particularly LGBTQ+ Black people, unconventional journeys to success are often a symptom of survival.
Statistically speaking, I shouldn’t be here writing this piece. Young LGBTQ+ people who grew up the way I did – bullied, rejected at home, at school, at church – we end up in emergency rooms. We end up unhoused. We end up as names people wish they’d reached out to sooner.
The Trevor Project’s research found that just over one in five (21%) of Black transgender, nonbinary, or questioning young people reported a suicide attempt in the past year, and just over half (51%) seriously considered suicide. Alarmingly, 40% of LGBTQ+ young people reported a history of food insecurity, houselessness, or unmet basic needs, which are all associated with increased likelihood of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts. That statistic used to be me.
Unfortunately, my story is not unique. It’s the story many LGBTQ+ people share. It’s the story many of our youth are living today. More than one in 10 LGBTQ+ students in the U.S. are projected to drop out of school at some point, according to researchers at Theirworld. That number is more than twice the national average.
At 21 years old, I left my small town in Texas – a place where I was told daily that I wasn’t enough. Not smart enough. Not good enough. I arrived in Dallas with $70 and a bag. I had no money. No real plan, other than hoping like hell my aunt would allow me to live with her. I arrived on her doorstep, unannounced, around 10 p.m. My head sank in shame. Although she was not happy to see me, she opened her home.
Dallas gave me my first real chance to rebuild. I started at the bottom, answering calls at a high-volume IT help desk, and learned quickly that survival had prepared me in ways I hadn’t recognized. I knew how to adapt. I knew how to listen.
One promotion led to another. Analyst became team lead, team lead became manager, manager became director, and so on. In rooms where no one looked like me, I learned how to hold my own – even when I was still learning how to believe I belonged there.
At age 36, I finished my bachelor’s degree while working as an IT manager. Then, six years later, my wife and I jointly pursued and finished our MBAs together at 41 and 33 – all while raising two-year-old twin boys. I was filling up pages on my passport that I didn’t even know existed.
After more than two decades in corporate America, I had stability. I had success. On paper, I had “made it.” But the pandemic forced stillness. In that stillness, I realized I had spent much of my life outrunning my past. I had built a career, but I hadn’t yet built alignment between my work and my purpose. I didn’t just want to succeed. I wanted my story to matter to someone other than me.
That clarity led me to the nonprofit sector, where I became President and CEO of Family Equality, a national organization working to protect LGBTQ+ families. Leading that fight was deeply personal, especially because my wife and I had faced discrimination when we were trying to start our own family.
Even in my 50s, I’m still making history. I am the first Black, nonbinary CEO of The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. I have the honor of leading an organization that is on the front lines of building a brighter future for LGBTQ+ youth. An organization that I needed growing up.
For me, education was never about proving I was smart. I was never a bad student, I just had bad circumstances. I have always been a natural learner. But when I entered corporate America, I quickly realized how far behind I felt, compared to my peers. Education helped me feel equal at the table.
Then, when I became a parent, my motivation shifted. It was no longer just about career acceleration. It was about setting an example. When I walked across the stage with my wife, earning our MBAs, I wanted our boys to see that growth doesn’t stop. That learning doesn’t expire. That it is never too late to bet on yourself.
Even now, as CEO of a nationally recognized organization, I ask myself: Where are my gaps? How can I become a better leader for my staff and the LGBTQ+ youth who depend on us?
I was recently accepted into Oxford’s Strategic Leadership program – one of just 40 global participants. It begins in May.
I will travel to England for six days of long and intense sessions lasting until the evenings, missing family dinner conversations, football with my kids, and date night with my wife. Thankfully, both my educational passport and my physical one have prepared me for this next destination.
Black history is often something we talk about in the past tense. But it isn’t confined to textbooks or a single month on the calendar. Black history is actively being made every day: by the first Black student in a family to graduate college, or the first Black homeowner building generational wealth.
From GED to CEO, I am making my own Black history.
And I am committed to making sure the next generation of Black LGBTQ+ young people have passports of their own – ones they never have to fight this hard to use.
Jaymes Black (they/she/he pronouns) is the CEO at The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. He oversees the organization’s 24/7crisis services, research, education, advocacy, and peer support programs. They are The Trevor Project’s first Black nonbinary lesbian CEO.
No Shock Here: 47% Call Trump Racist; The Real Surprise? Half The Country Doesn’t
Twenty-four percent of respondents argued that the racist label 'does not fit,' with a third having 'no opinion on the matter.'
A new survey has unveiled how half of America really thinks of President Trump.
The survey’s findings detailed that nearly a majority of U.S. citizens think Trump has some prejudiced ways. According toThe Hill, a poll published by The Economist/YouGov revealed 47% of survey participants agreed “racist” was an accurate label for the U.S. President.
The poll was conducted during the Valentine’s Day weekend, with over 1,600 participants’ responses recorded. While nearly half of the survey participants would agree that Trump exhibits racist behavior, only a few described otherwise. Contrarily, only 24% argued that the racist label “does not fit,” with a third having “no opinion on the matter.”
The findings, however, would likely not shock those who remember his aggressions toward Black political figures. The results come shortly after the President received backlash for posting a video clip that depicted former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
As the video spread beyond political arenas, even one Black GOP official denounced the imagery. Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina called the matter “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House.”
However, Trump’s apparent racism has targeted Black people, especially women, before. Trump has been under a spotlight for his direct slander toward Black women, whether it be journalists or political opponents.
Previously covered on BLACK ENTERPRISE, Trump biographer Michael Wolf documented the President’s history of bashing Black women. In his analysis, he argued that Trump seeks to attack Black women who undermine his power, constantly critiquing their integrity and aptitude for their high-profile jobs.
From Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to New York Attorney General Letitia James, Trump has taken a racially obnoxious approach to his attacks on these Black women. However, Black people are not the only ones facing the brunt of Trump’s prejudices, which include those of Chinese descent.
A study from the Committee of 100 and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago also found that 54% of respondents feel Trump’s words toward Chinese people negatively impact the demographic. Now, these surveys’ findings also prove that Americans have taken notice of his treatment of nonwhite people, which also extends to other communities.
Lawmakers Push Investigation Of 230 Black Boys’ Deaths In Maryland Mass Graves
The Prince George’s County cemetery holds Black children who died at the post–Civil War House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children.
Nearly six months after state leaders toured an overgrown burial ground tied to a segregated juvenile detention center, Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at uncovering how hundreds of Black boys died while in state custody.
The cemetery, located on state-owned property in Prince George’s County, holds the remains of Black children who were confined at the former House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children, which operated in the decades following the Civil War. Many of the graves, rediscovered in recent years, were marked only by cinder blocks.
“How did so many children die in state custody? What were the conditions that led to their deaths? Were signs ignored?” Del. Jeffrie E. Long Jr. (D-Calvert) asked during a recent hearing before the House Government, Labor and Elections Committee.
Long is sponsoring a bill that would establish a commission, led by the Maryland attorney general, to investigate the facility’s history and the circumstances surrounding the children’s deaths. The proposed panel would include descendants of those who were incarcerated at the school, as well as appointees selected by state and local officials, including the Maryland General Assembly and Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy.
According to Long, the commission would collaborate with specialists to conduct archaeological surveys, forensic testing, and historical research, while also engaging with families. The group would review state policies and institutional practices that may have contributed to the deaths.
“Let’s be very clear. These weren’t just any graves. They were neglected children by the state of Maryland,” Long told The Washington Post. He added that the legislation would allow for memorials, reburials, and educational initiatives so the story becomes “a part of shared understanding and accountability.”
A Washington Post investigation last year revealed that at least 230 children died at the facility between 1870 and 1939 — a figure significantly higher than earlier estimates. Research uncovered more than 100 death certificates, contemporary newspaper accounts, and archival records indicating that many boys may have endured abuse or neglect.
The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus visited the site in September and pledged action. While earlier drafts of the bill called for an independent investigation, Long said the structure was revised to place the attorney general’s office in charge, citing its experience with similar commissions and concerns about cost.
Although some lawmakers initially questioned whether the state could adequately investigate itself, no opposition testimony was presented at the recent hearing. A companion bill in the Senate also outlines the attorney general’s leadership role.
In the meantime, restoration efforts have begun. The Department of Juvenile Services secured $31,000 in grant funding, and Gov. Wes Moore has proposed allocating an additional $250,000 in the state budget.
Betsy Fox Tolentino, acting secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services, voiced support for the legislation. “The institution operated during a deeply segregationist period and investigating its conditions, practices and deaths is a moral and civic responsibility,” she said. “Proper memorialization, education and respectful treatment of the burial sites are essential steps toward accountability and community healing.”
How ‘AI Replacement Dysfunction’ Is Stressing Out The Workforce
While there have only been a few job cuts as a result of AI taking over, it doesn't stop the workforce from feeling a way, causing AIRD to develop.
Researchers have penned a new term for employees anxious about losing their jobs to AI: “AI replacement dysfunction,” Gizmodo reports.
The term “AIRD” is defined as a “new, proposed clinical construct describing the psychological and existential distress that could be experienced by individuals facing the threat or reality of job displacement due to artificial intelligence.”
A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos found 71% of employees admit to being concerned about AI putting “too many people out of work permanently.” Data from Pew Research revealed more than half of Americans are worried about how AI will impact the workplace and their jobs, with lower- and middle-class workers strongly believing AI will make things worse for job prospects in the future.
While there have been only a few job cuts as a result of artificial intelligence taking over, it doesn’t stop the workforce from feeling a way, which has led to the development of AIRD. And some mental health effects are attributed to it, with symptoms including anxiety, insomnia, and depression. It also leads to identity confusion, causing reflection on “deeper fears about relevance, purpose, and future employability.”
Experts like clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Florida, Joseph Thornton, label AI displacement as “an invisible disaster,” which commonly affects mental health. “As with other disasters that affect mental health, effective responses must extend beyond the clinician’s office to include community support and collaborative partnerships that foster recovery,” Thornton said, according to Futurism.
There is a narrative and some studies that have revealed AI could eliminate a number of entry-level white-collar jobs, adding to the heightened fear. In addition to early-career workers already having a hard time finding jobs due to the economic downturn, another reason could be that several companies are ditching human labor in favor of software.
And it doesn’t help that some of the industry-leading developers, like Microsoft’s AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, continue to support. Suleyman once said that AI could potentially automate “most, if not all,” white-collar tasks within a short timespan—like a year and a half.
But it seems to be happening already. Co-lead author of an article touching on the dangers of AIRD and the term’s creator, Stephanie McNamara, said the term came about due to the alarming rise in AI-induced layoffs in 2025. “It made me think about the mental health impacts it is going to have on society,” the psychology student at the University of Florida said. One report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas cited more than 54,000 layoffs in 2025 due to AI.
And layoffs have carried into 2026.
CoStar Group, a real estate analytics and marketing company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, announced a workforce reduction and the integration of AI technologies. The move, described as a way to “accelerate revenue growth and operational efficiencies,” will affect 120 roles.
Claressa Shields Speaks Out On Franchon Crews-Dezurn Rematch After Weigh-In Brawl
The fight will go on as scheduled.
Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn had a pre-match brawl ahead of their heavily-anticipated Feb. 22 rematch at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Tensions came to a peak during the traditional face-off. The women then became physical. The Shade Room showed some video snippets of the melee.
Crews-Dezurn literally butted heads with Shields, prompting the heavyweight champion to shove her in response. Then members from both fighters’ camps jumped in. A security guard jumped onstage to hold back Crew-Dezurn, resulting in her husband jumping in to stop the guard from holding her.
After things on the main stage cooled down, another mini-fight sparked backstage, leaving Crews-Dezurn in the middle of the action. While Shields broke away from the scuffle, Crews-Dezurn reportedly suffered from a rolled ankle and swollen knee.
The injuries led many to wonder whether or not the Sunday fight would proceed. Shields also shared her thoughts on the matter, alleging Crews-Dezurn sought to throw the fight out of fear. Shields also broke down her account of what happened, denying claims that she set up the altercation.
And let’s be clear! Boxers get into it with each other all the time at weigh-ins! To make it seem like a set up is crazy! 3 things happened yesterday when we faced off 1. FRANCHON Brim of her 🧢 hit me in the in the head first, 2. She took the hat off and our foreheads on each…
“And let’s be clear,” asserted Shields. “Boxers get into it with each other all the time at weigh-ins! To make it seem like a set up is crazy!”
Crews-Dezurn matched Shields’ Twitter fingers, calling the boxer a liar. The two began to spar online over what led to the brawl.
“Pap sent” Pap ain’t did shit! No one attacked nobody from your side. You do know the video shows your gang member hitting one of wynns people from the back? Igniting a whole brawl. Girl. You crazy. Me & Pap & all my olives 🫒 stayed in the same spot the entire time. https://t.co/pz7I59dC2q
“No one attacked nobody from your side,” responded Shields. “You do know the video shows your gang member hitting one of wynn [hotel]’s people from the back? Igniting a whole brawl. Girl. You crazy. Me & Pap & all my olives stayed in the same spot the entire time.”
Despite Crews-Dezurn’s injuries and their online beef, Shields confirmed that the fight would go on.
Department Of Homeland Security Reverses Shutdown-Induced Pause On TSA PreCheck
"As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and adjust operations accordingly."
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has retracted its statement on pausing TSA PreCheck as the partial government shutdown enters another week.
DHS alarmed many frequent flyers and Democratic lawmakers with its previous assertion that TSA PreCheck would stop. With TSA agents having to work without pay, the department issued that security lines, which offer registered flyers a quicker way through the airport, would take a hit.
However, NPR reports that the news was shortly retracted after DHS noted that TSA PreCheck would remain operational, but could face adjustments as the shutdown continues.
“As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and adjust operations accordingly,” the agency said.
Since the shutdown’s official start Feb. 14, all agencies under the DHS have taken a hit as their budgets are unapproved for the year. One agency is the main point of contention among lawmakers: the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Given the DHS’ handling and rollout of ICE raids and agents across U.S. cities, Democratic lawmakers have refused to allocate more funding to the agency and have pushed for certain demands. This includes more accountability from ICE agents, including being publicly identified, in the wake of two U.S. citizens’ deaths at ICE demonstrations.
While lawmakers on both sides of the aisle argued, travelers may begin to see the issue impact their airport experience. An expanded option of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry also faced restraints amid the federal pause. DHS did not disclose if Global Entry, which helps travelers going and returning from international trips, would also still undergo any closures.
Before clarifying the fate of TSA PreCheck, the DHS noted that “emergency measures” would take place so the agency remains open. These measures initially included “ending” these security lanes to ensure checkpoints for the majority of travelers remained functional.
Backlash over the matter, which would have stunted the programs that greatly reduce security checkpoint waits, appear to have led the DHS to make a reversal.
Trump Warns Netflix To Fire Board Member Susan Rice Or ‘Pay The Consequences’
Trump has warned Netflix to fire Rice as the streamer tries to merge with Warner Brothers.
President Donald Trump is not afraid to take federal action against Netflix if they refuse to cut ties with Susan Rice after her criticism against Trump on a recent podcast.
Trump warned Netflix to fire the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, who has been a member of the streaming giant’s board of directors since 2018. Rice was also President Barack Obama’s national security advisor and President Joe Biden’s domestic policy advisor.
After Trump received word of Rice’s critique, he went on his social media platform, Truth Social, to issue his warning.
“Netflix should fire racist, Trump Deranged Susan Rice, IMMEDIATELY, or pay the consequences,” he wrote on the Feb. 21 post, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter.
While it is unknown if Netflix will comply with the Trump’s demands, the matter come as Netflix attempts to merge with Warner Brothers, which requires government approval. Although Trump initially opted to stay out the merger talks, his recent claim suggest otherwise.
Trump’s condemnation of Rice came after Feb. 19 appearance on Stay Tuned with Preet” podcast.
“For those that decided that they would act in their perceived very narrow self-interest, which I would underscore as very short-term self-interest, and take a knee to Trump, I think they are now starting to realize, ‘Wait a minute, this is not popular. Trump is not popular,'” she explained to podcast host Preet Bahara.
Despite her long-list of accolades, Trump further demeaned her legacy, while questioning her worth to the streamer.
Trump added, “She’s got no talent or skills – Purely a political hack! HER POWER IS GONE, AND WILL NEVER BE BACK. How much is she being paid, and for what?”
The current outburst adds to Trump’s pattern of seemingly racially-motivated attacks toward Black women. Trump has notably tried to undermine the faculty of Black women political figures who challenge his authority, with Rice the latest object of his ire.
Louisiana FedEx Driver Arrested After Allegedly Stealing $62,000 In Missing Packages
Authorities recovered shoes, sports cards, and other goods as retail theft cases from the East Baton Rouge Parish case.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has arrested a suspect after recovering a range of stolen retail items, including nicotine products, graded sports cards, candy, and Nike shoes from missing FedEx shipments. According to EBRSO, investigators completed a search and inventory of the recovered merchandise before identifying and locating the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Tyran Jackson.
Jackson worked as a FedEx driver. He was taken into custody and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Officials said the investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine whether additional charges or arrests may follow.
Photos released by the Sheriff’s Office on Facebook show the seized goods laid out as evidence, underscoring the variety of items, allegedly taken, totaling around $62,000. Authorities have not released further details about how the merchandise was obtained.
Baton Rouge Police wrote in the post, “Through investigative efforts, detectives identified the suspect as Tyran Jackson 10/18/1998, a FedEx delivery driver. Upon execution of the search warrant, detectives located and recovered approximately $62,000 worth of stolen FedEx merchandise inside the storage unit. After completing the search and inventory process, detectives located Jackson and took him into custody.”
The arrest follows a similar case earlier this month involving the alleged theft of high-value shipments intended for a Baton Rouge retailer. In that incident, a FedEx driver was accused of stealing approximately $32,000 worth of merchandise that was scheduled for delivery to a local Walmart store.
Law enforcement officials said technology played a critical role in tracking the stolen goods. “The packages were equipped with tracking devices, which allowed investigators to track the merchandise to the 6000 block of Jones Creek Road,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release to The Advocate.
Authorities arrested Draterrius McCollough, 31, in connection with that case. He was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on a felony theft charge, officials said.
Officials have not released additional details about potential court appearances or bond information for Jackson. EBRSO stated that updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Vikings Receiver Rondale Moore Dies At 25; Death Under Investigation
Police say the wide receiver was found in his Indiana garage.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore has died at age 25, authorities in Indiana confirmed on Feb. 21, as tributes poured in from across the NFL.
The Floyd County Coroner told The New York Times that Moore’s death remains under investigation and that an autopsy was scheduled for Sunday. New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey said the athlete was discovered Feb. 21 inside a garage at a property in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana. Bailey told several media outlets that Moore died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Moore, a standout at Purdue University, entered the NFL as a second-round draft pick in 2021, selected by the Arizona Cardinals. He spent three seasons in Arizona before a series of knee injuries altered the trajectory of his professional career. In 2024, he was traded to the Atlanta Falcons but was later placed on injured reserve after suffering another knee injury during training camp.
Before the 2025 season, Moore signed with the Vikings. However, he tore his ACL during the team’s first preseason game and was again placed on injured reserve.
As reported by The New York Times, in a statement, the Vikings said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rondale Moore.”
Statement from Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell: “I am devastated by the news of Rondale’s death. While Rondale had been a member of the Vikings for a short time, he was someone we came to know well and care about deeply. He was a humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man…
The organization added, “While we are working to understand the facts, we have spoken with Rondale’s family to offer our condolences and the full support of the Minnesota Vikings. We have also been in communication with our players, coaches and staff, and will make counseling and emotional support resources available to anyone in need.” The team concluded, “Our thoughts are with Rondale’s family and friends during this devastating time.”
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell also released a statement, saying, “I am devastated by the news of Rondale’s death.” He described Moore as “a humble, soft-spoken and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots,” adding that “as a player, he was disciplined, dedicated and resilient despite facing adversity multiple times as injuries sidelined him throughout his career.” O’Connell said the team is “heartbroken by the fact he won’t continue to live out his NFL dream,” and offered prayers to Moore’s loved ones.
Can’t even begin to fathom or process this.
There’s just no way.
Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give.
Jeff Brohm, Moore’s former college coach at Purdue, shared his own remembrance. “Rondale Moore was a complete joy to coach,” Brohm wrote. “The ultimate competitor that wouldn’t back down from any challenge. Rondale has a work ethic that was unmatched by anyone.”
He continued, “A great teammate that would come through in any situation. We all loved Rondale, we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with.” Brohm concluded, “We offer all of our thoughts and prayers to Rondale and his family, we love him very much.”
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Several NFL players also reacted publicly. Hall of Famer J.J. Watt wrote, “Can’t even begin to fathom or process this.” Kansas City Chiefs receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown posted, “You wasn’t alone bro.. I told you I know how you feel.” Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. added, “No way man!! Just talked to you. This one hurt my heart.”
