Sports & Society
Explore football’s connections to community, education and public life through stories from Huddle Up Magazine.
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The American Cancer Society and National Football League’s (NFL) Crucial Catch Initiative Works to Improve Cancer Screening Rates
By addressing access to screening in NFL markets, Crucial Catch improves cancer outcomes nationwide. ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/…
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What Marketers Can Learn From the NFL’s Big Miss During HHM
As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, our social media feeds are flooded once again with messaging and campaigns from brands…
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Colin Kaepernick’s social justice protest featured in new exhibit at 49ers Museum
Getty Images The 2016 protests of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick are being commemorated at a newly-opened exhibit…
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NFL Voting Campaign Expands the Playbook for Hispanic Fans
Football is a team sport, and the NFL doesn’t want to keep certain fans on the sidelines until there’s a…
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NFL Grants Give Local Sports Fields a Second Life
Sponsored: LISC and the NFL Foundation partner to build fields that nourish communities and change lives. Long before he became…
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After Roger Goodell’s apology, what’s next in movement?
CHADIHA: The key word Jim mentioned is one that I want to focus on here: power. I suspect this situation…
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Jim Brown praises harmony between Black, white athletes in fight against racism
For over 50 years, Jim Brown has witnessed — and fought against — decades of injustice against African Americans in…
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How Is The Super Bowl Halftime Performer Chosen?
The Super Bowl halftime show has evolved from an intermissive slot where collegiate bands often performed patriotic showcases to a…
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NFL Honored Charlie Kirk During ‘Thursday Night Football’
The NFL has a long-standing tradition of celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to society, and during a recent…
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How one L.A. community amplifies the story of NFL trailblazer Kenny Washington
Randy Rodriguez was in search of answers after being named head football coach of Lincoln High School in 1984. He…