Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor those in the past and present that have made a mark on the NFL. Legendary running back Warrick Dunn shares the story of how Joe Perry became the first Black NFL MVP.
NOW PLAYING video NFL 360 | ODE TO SOUTH CENTRAL Award-winning actor Anthony Anderson delivers a moving tribute to his hometown and the iconic neighborhood hosting Super Bowl LVI. [Emmy winner]
NOW PLAYING video NFL 360 | THE INDELIBLE LEGACY OF JIMMY RAYE Emmanuel Sanders traces the trailblazing journey of Jimmy Raye, a pioneering Black quarterback who led Michigan State to a national championship and inspired a generation of NFL players and coaches. [Emmy winner]
NOW PLAYING video NFL 360 | WHO ARE WE? Nate Burleson narrates a powerful look back at a year of social upheaval on and off the field, and wonders how it has changed us all. [Emmy nominee]
NOW PLAYING video NFL 360 | A FORGOTTEN MAN Nate Burleson shines a light on the amazing story of Fritz Pollard, one of the NFL's first Black players and its first Black head coach. [Emmy nominee]
NOW PLAYING video Keep Pushin: 60 Years of Activism in the NFL On the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and in celebration of Black History Month, NFL Network announces the debut of a new documentary "Keep Pushin: 60 Years of Activism in the NFL,"The film traces the evolution of activism on the part of players of color through generations, shining a light on the realities of being a Black athlete in the NFL then and now, as well as showcases how players' growing leadership in activism reflects the broader changes in America over the past six decades.
NOW PLAYING video NFL Celebrates Black History Month As we continue Black History Month, the NFL celebrates several employees from our 3 offices in New York, New Jersey and LA who are making an impact in their department and helping to shape the league.
NOW PLAYING video Black History Spotlight: Paul 'Tank' Younger As we continue our celebration of black history month, the NFL looks to honor the many trailblazers that made the game of football what it is today. And who better to help spotlight the NFL's first ever HBCU player, than another HBCU alum, and arguably the greatest player of all time.
NOW PLAYING video Black History Spotlight: Contract With Black America In the aftermath of the tragic murder of George Floyd in 2020, entertainer and hip-hop icon Ice Cube wanted to help create meaningful change in the black community. So he and his team got together and made the "Contract With Black America", an initiative that aims to increase the economic equity and partnerships with Black-owned businesses. This Black History Month we take a look at how that program expanded to the National Football League.
NOW PLAYING video Black History Spotlight: Claude 'Buddy' Young The battle for equality in professional football wasn't just waged on the playing field, but in the front office as well. This Black History Month we recognize trailblazers like Claude "Buddy" Young who fought and sacrificed to bring diversity to every level of the sport.
NOW PLAYING video Black History Spotlight: The Eanes Brothers Representation and diversity are of the utmost importance at every level of the National Football League, but one area that still seeks improvement is the agent and management spaces. Aaron and Andre Eanes, the management team behind 3-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, hope to use their platform to show a younger generation you can impact the game in many different ways.
NOW PLAYING video Black History Spotlight: Burl Toler We spend much of Black History month spotlighting the many trailblazers on the field who made the game of football what it is today, but we forget about those on the sidelines who broke barriers as well. Men like Burl Toler, who was a pioneer for equality in many different avenues of his life. Burl's grandson shares more about his incredible story.
NOW PLAYING video Black History Spotlight: The Forgotten Firsts This Black History Month we recognize every trailblazer, every pioneer and those who continued the fight for equality without the spotlight or notoriety. Professional football is no different, where many years after Fritz Pollard broke the games color barrier, a group of men bravely trudged forward and continued his work to integrate the sport.
NOW PLAYING video Black History Spotlight: Kayvon Thibodeaux As we continue to celebrate Black History month, we look to spotlight those players continuing the legacy of the incredible icons that shaped our game…and our nation. The work that Giants defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux is doing through his "Dream Foundation" shows that Black history isn't just the past…it's happening now.
NOW PLAYING video Former NFL LB Brandon Copeland shares the importance of financial literacy | Black History Month The game of football has helped countless players create generational wealth through the sport they love, but it has also produced far too many tragic tales of athletes mismanaging their money. Former NFL Linebacker, and current professor at the University of Pennsylvania Brandon Copeland hopes to put an end to such stories through the impact of financial literacy.
NOW PLAYING video The Legacy of Air McNair On the final day of Black History Month, NLE Choppa looks back at how Steve McNair changed the Titans, the NFL, and the future for Black quarterbacks
NOW PLAYING video Kenneth Pimpton | HBCU Game Changers In honor of Black History Month, Kenneth Pimpton is honored as an HBCU Game Changer for his contributions on the field as an All-Conference linebacker and two-time Academic All-American at Howard University and off-the-field as an employee who has worked 19 years for the NFL.
NOW PLAYING video Sashi Brown | HBCU Game Changers In honor of Black History Month, Hampton University graduate Sashi Brown is honored as an HBCU Game Changer for being just the second Black person to serve as a Team President of an NFL Team, where he proudly works for the Baltimore Ravens and serves as chairman of the team's foundation, The Ravens Foundation, Inc.
NOW PLAYING video Maia Chaka | HBCU Game Changers In honor of Black History Month, Norfolk State University graduate Maia Chaka is honored as an HBCU Game Changer for their contributions as the first Black female NFL official, the second-ever female to officiate games in the league, and the founder of Make Meaningful Change.
NOW PLAYING video Jethro Pugh | HBCU Game Changers In honor of Black History Month, Jethro Pugh is honored as an HBCU Game Changer for their contributions as a two-time Super Bowl champion Defensive Tackle for the Dallas Cowboys.
NOW PLAYING video Leslie Frazier | HBCU Game Changers In honor of Black History Month, Leslie Frazier is honored as an HBCU Game Changer for their contributions as Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.
NOW PLAYING video Johnny Grier | HBCU Game Changers In honor of Black History Month, Johnny Grier is honored as an HBCU Game Changer for their contributions as the NFL's first Black official and also serving as a field judge in Super Bowl XXII.
NOW PLAYING video Arthur McAfee | HBCU Game Changers In honor of Black History Month, Arthur McAfee is honored as an HBCU Game Changer for their contributions to the NFL and NFLPA CBA along with representing playes in arbitration.
NOW PLAYING video Brad Holmes | HBCU Game Changers In honor of Black History Month, Brad Holmes is honored as an HBCU Game Changer for their contributions as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Detroit Lions.
NOW PLAYING video Bob Hayes | HBCU Game Changers In honor of Black History Month, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Bob Hayes is honored as an HBCU Game Changer for winning a Super Bowl and Olympic Gold Medal.
NOW PLAYING video Artis Twyman | HBCU Game Changers In honor of Black History Month, Artis Twyman is honored as an HBCU Game Changer for their contributions as the Vice President of Communication for the Los Angeles Rams.
