02/23/2026
Our heart and prayers are with Rondale Moore’s family and loved ones, and with every person impacted by this devastating loss.
As mental health professionals, we are deeply concerned by the rising su***de rates among Black youth and adults; a crisis that reflects the weight of unaddressed trauma, silent suffering, and the cultural expectations that often pressure our men, especially our athletes, to carry more than the human heart was designed to hold.
We must continue creating spaces; clinically, spiritually, and communally where people can be honest about their pain without fear of judgment.
Healing begins with acknowledgment, connection, and the courage to reach out. If you are hurting or feeling overwhelmed, please reach out to a trusted support person, a therapist, a pastor, or call 988 for immediate, confidential help. And if you don’t know where to start, you can send us a message. We will do our best to help you find resources that honor your safety, your dignity, and your healing.
We cannot afford to be silent about mental health in our families or our communities. Let’s keep lifting one another, checking on one another, and making room for honest conversations that save lives.
Our continued prayers are with all who are navigating grief or emotional heaviness in this season.
