Football Archives - Page 8 of 11

A Milestone for Black N.F.L. Hires, but Not on the Sidelines

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February 28, 2023

Courtesy of the New York Times, a report that - with five Black presidents hired to lead N.F.L. teams - some hope this influx could provide a blueprint for diversifying leadership even as the league struggles to improve head [...]

Celebrating Black History Month with 28 Sports Stories in 28 Days

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February 25, 2023

An important series of sports stories that showcase the resilience, empathy and power of Black athletes across all of sports, as they push to not just fight for recognition and equality, but also to inspire other Black athletes [...]

“Between the Lines”: What It Means To Be Black In The NFL

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February 20, 2023

This looks like an exciting and important podcast series that dives into what it means to be Black in the N.F.L. and explains how race impacts each level of the league’s organization [...]

Autumn Lockwood: First Black Woman to Coach in the Super Bowl

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February 20, 2023

Via FanBuzz, a report on Autumn Lockwood who became the first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl: Super Bowl LVII is already making headlines for some of the "firsts" that will be happening in Phoenix on Sunday. Donna [...]

Forgotten Hero: Ram’s Washington Broke NFL’s Color Barrier In 1946

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February 20, 2023

Kenny Washington who - by signing with the Los Angeles Rams in March 1946 - re-integrated the NFL after a ban on Black players that lasted from 1934 through 1945. As historic as Washington signing with the Rams was, one little [...]

Super Bowl LVII: A Black Victory Regardless Of The Result

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February 15, 2023

Via Andscape, commentary on how - from the vantage point of history and Black culture - the classic between Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts was a win for everyone: It’s only fitting that a historic Super Bowl meeting between [...]

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