SOCIAL JUSTICE
The NFL family, in partnership with players, clubs, and owners, works to create positive change in communities across the country and ensure that equal opportunity becomes a reality for all.
Watch VideoIt's never been more important for us to turn passion into action. We have to continue bridging the gap between player and community.Troy Vincent, Sr., EVP of NFL Football Operations
SOCIAL JUSTICE
WHAT THE NFL SUPPORTS
Working with our partners, the league office continues to support programs and initiatives that reduce barriers to opportunity in four priority areas.
OUR Mission
Contribute to changing local and state legislation and policies through advocacy around criminal justice reform legislation. Increase awareness around social justice and racial equality issues that directly impact communities and engage the public in working towards solutions.
Milestones
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May 2021 | Players Coalition members lobby for the passing of the Probation Reform Bill in Georgia. |
| March 2021 | Players Coalition letter supports establishing a minimum age of 16 to prosecute a child as an adult in Delaware |
| January 2021 | Players Coalition members and NFL players letter supports eliminating life sentences for convicted felons under 18 in Ohio |
| June 2020 | Broncos players contribute to passage of Colorado’s Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity Bill |
OUR MISSION
Support and promote efforts to provide equal access to education opportunities for low income communities and help formerly incarcerated juveniles and adults with reentry services, programs and resources.
Milestones
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May 2020 | Nine new grant recipients added to the Inspire Change initiative |
| May 2020 | Players Coalition asks FCC chairman to ensure broadband access for disadvantaged students during COVID-19 |
| November 2019 | Massachusetts passes the Student Opportunity Act |
OUR Mission
Contribute to efforts to level the playing field and close the wealth gap for economically disadvantaged communities.
Milestones
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| September 2020 | Buccaneers Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Youth Leadership Program |
| August 2020 | NFL launches NFL Votes |
| June 2018 | Pennsylvania passes Clean Slate Law enabling automated sealing of certain criminal records |
OUR Mission
Support efforts to end racial disparity and the criminalization of poverty in policing and criminal justice. Establish greater trust between police and community and reduce instances of police brutality.
Milestones
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| June 2020 | Players Coalition letter supports Amash-Pressley Bill to end Qualified Immunity |
| June 2020 | NFL commits $250M over 10-years to combat systemic racism |
| November 2019 | Michigan passes Raise the Age Bill |
Player-led Social Justice Legislation
The NFL family, in partnership with players, clubs, owners, and the Players Coalition, effect positive change in their communities by supporting legislative initiatives in the four priority areas of focus: Education, Economic Advancement, Criminal Justice Reform and Police & Community Relations.
These player-led efforts have resulted in changes in voter laws, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, improved funding for educational opportunities across the country and much more.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
HISTORY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE NFL
To move forward, we take a look back.
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Transcript: Race in America: Giving Voice with Malcolm Jenkins
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