Roland S. Martin
February 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Social Media Meltdown Over Newsom “Can’t Read” Remark. Y’all Got It Wrong
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Key Takeaways
- 1When a clip of California Governor Gavin Newsom discussing his 960 SAT score and reading difficulties went viral, social media erupted with accusat...
- 2The controversy started when Newsom, during a fireside chat with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, said: "I'm not trying to impress you.
- 3Immediately, people jumped to conclusions.
- 4But here's the problem with that assumption - it was completely wrong.
- 5Let me help y'all out with something: Atlanta is not 100% Black.
Overview
When a clip of California Governor Gavin Newsom discussing his 960 SAT score and reading difficulties went viral, social media erupted with accusations that he was insulting Black people. But as I always do when I see these viral clips, I played it multiple times and sought out the full context. What I found was a perfect example of how assumptions and racial stereotypes can completely distort reality.
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