Sports & Society
Explore football’s connections to community, education and public life through stories from Huddle Up Magazine.
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NFL player, activist Michael Bennett speaks on sports, race and society
Professional football player and activist Michael Bennett is used to crowds of thousands in stadiums. On March 11, he greeted…
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Jim Brown, NFL all-time great, social activist and actor, dies at 87
The football world lost an all-time great on Thursday, as Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown died at the…
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All-time NFL great running back, social activist Jim Brown dead at 87
When his playing days ended, Brown set off for Hollywood and eventually settled there. Brown advised Cleveland coach Blanton Collier…
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NFL commits $250M over 10-year period to combat systemic racism
The NFL, which first began a social justice program after players protested police brutality and racial injustice several years ago,…
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Strengthening HBCUs | NFL Football Operations
NFL experienceships HBCU Experienceship participants (L-R) Tucker Toole, Shala Murray, Janae Adams and Bundrea Conway. NFL Football…
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Inspire Change | NFL Social Justice Initiative
Inspire Change is the NFL’s social justice initiative, aimed at reducing barriers to opportunity, particularly in communities of color, and…
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Inspire Change | NFL Football Operations
The NFL’s Inspire Change initiative showcases how players, owners and the league work together to create positive change in communities…
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Toyota Illuminates Future Stars at 2025 Pro Bowl Games and Super Bowl LIX, Empowering Communities Nationwide Through the Generational Impact of Football
Super Bowl LIX programming showcases Toyota Trucks Family, including the All-New 4Runner, Live Content and Fan Experiences PLANO, Texas, Jan.…
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How do you measure the impact of athlete activism?
Rodney McLeod (23), Malcolm Jenkins (27) and Chris Long (56) of the Philadelphia Eagles stand during the national anthem during…
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NFL Votes initiative continues to expand commitment ahead of 2024 election
Today is National Voter Registration Day — which also means we are just under 50 days until Election Day. The…