Sports & Society
Explore football’s connections to community, education and public life through stories from Huddle Up Magazine.
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Cleveland Browns legendary running back Jim Brown dies at 87
Former Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown, who turned a starring role in the NFL into a long run as…
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Jay-Z rape allegation won’t impact Super Bowl halftime show relationship with Roc Nation
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday said a rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z won’t impact the league’s relationship with Roc…
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Drew Brees backlash shows NFL lip service won’t be tolerated — Andscape
The apology came before 9 a.m. Thursday, complete with a stock photo image of white and black hands interlocked in…
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Jay-Z, NFL Team Up for Super Bowl Halftime Show and Social Activism
The NFL and Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism. The league will…
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Packers announce Mai J. Lo Lee as 2024 ‘Inspire Change Changemaker Award’ recipient
The Green Bay Packers have announced Mai J. Lo Lee as the team’s 2024 Inspire Change Changemaker, an annual award…
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TIMELINE: Colin Kaepernick’s journey from SF 49ers star to kneeling to protest police brutality, racial injustice
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KGO) — Four years ago today, Colin Kaepernick began his peaceful protests during the national anthem. The…
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Ex-Eagle Malcolm Jenkins wants to see financial literacy in Philly schools
On money In Philadelphia, the football celebrity opened a brick and mortar retail storefront — Damari — which is also…
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Code of Conduct – News – News
By Chris Herrington ’96 / Photo by David J. Turner In 2015, when the National Football League hired B. Todd…
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16 Best American Football Movies and Shows on Netflix Right Now
There’s something inherently compelling about media centered around American football — whether in movies, TV shows, or documentaries. The sport’s…
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Exploring the Intersection of Sports and Political Activism
How does politics play a role in sports like the NFL? I am always told to…