Sports & Society
Explore football’s connections to community, education and public life through stories from Huddle Up Magazine.
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‘Absolutely worth it’: Colin Kaepernick reflects on taking a knee, talks AI student program
Former NFL star Colin Kaepernick — who led the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance in 2013 —…
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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show and its politics | Politics
Kendrick Lamar during his Super Bowl halftime performance. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) On February 9, the 2025 National Football League (NFL)…
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NFL partners with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for social activism campaign
The NFL is linking up with Roc Nation, rapper Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s entertainment company, to form a social justice partnership…
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Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87 – Boston News, Weather, Sports
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown was virtually unstoppable in every arena. Whether on the field, as a Hollywood film hero…
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Reflecting on Supreme Court ruling and NFL team name change — Harvard Gazette
After a narrow 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling this month declaring that a large portion…
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NFL, Raiders host Las Vegas leaders, educators for Social Justice Roundtable
“We’re here talking about Las Vegas, with Las Vegas!” This was the first sentiment spoken by Marcel Reece, Raiders Chief…
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Former Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin says NFL has ‘obligation to give back’ to Black communities
Doug Baldwin, a two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver with the Seattle Seahawks, thinks the NFL has an “obligation to give…
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Los Angeles Rams Press Release | Rams players & coaches causes take the field on December 8 for ‘My Cause My Cleats’
PLAYER CAUSE/ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION Coach Ron Gould, Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua, Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers, Cody Schrader axeALS The Rams running…
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Activist, civil rights attorney react to lawsuit claiming NFL discriminates against former Black players
Pittsburgh activist Jasiri X applauded Kevin Henry and Najeh Davenport, two former Steelers players suing the National Football League. The…
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The Evolution of NFL Football
The National Football League (NFL) stands as a cornerstone of American sports culture, captivating audiences with…