{
  "id": 8881305,
  "title": "Kenny Moore II to receive prestigious community-based award at Circle City Classic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/kenny-moore-ii-to-receive-prestigious-community-based-award-at-circle",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:30:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kenny-moore-ii-receive-prestigious-083053939.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indiana Black Expo is set to honor former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II with the Major Taylor Award at the Circle City Classic Coaches Luncheon. The award, named after the first Black world champion in cycling, recognizes athletes who have made significant contributions both in sports and their communities. Moore, through his Love One Foundation, launched the Rise and Shine Initiative in 2024, an initiative focused on preparing students for life beyond the classroom through weekly mentorship sessions. Moore, who was undrafted and signed with the Colts in 2017, spent nine seasons in Indianapolis before requesting a release in May. He expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that the award signifies the city's commitment to him and his decade-long dedication to the community.",
  "summary": "The Indiana Black Expo will present former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II with the Major Taylor Award during the Circle City Classic.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kenny Moore II honored with Major Taylor Award at Circle City Classic.",
    "Award recognizes significant sports and community contributions.",
    "Moore launched Rise and Shine Initiative in 2024 to mentor students."
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kenny Moore II to receive prestigious community-based award at Circle City Classic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/kenny-moore-ii-to-receive-prestigious-community-based-award-at-circle-8881306",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:30:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}