October 11, 2024

WATCH: From homelessness to the endzone

By Branson Wright
NABJ Black News & Views

Posted November 18, 2022

Jaleel McLaughlin shares with NABJ Black News & Views contributor Branson Wright his thoughts as he approaches his final football game as a Youngstown State Penguin. McLaughlin went from living with his family out of their car to becoming an NCAA standout.

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