African-Americans

Accelerator program overdue for NFL diversity. Will it help?
By Barry Wilner May. 25, 2022 03:52 PM EDT
USA Today's Jarrett Bell wins writers' award for service
By The Associated Press May. 11, 2022 01:20 PM EDT
USA Today sports writer/columnist Jarrett Bell has won the Bill Nunn Jr. Award for journalistic contributions while covering pro football.
Bell, who...

Flores lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to arbitrate suit
By Larry Neumeister May. 02, 2022 01:14 PM EDT

NFL gives defense against Black coaches' discrimination suit
By Larry Neumeister Apr. 21, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring
By Barry Wilner Mar. 28, 2022 12:14 PM EDT

Brian Flores wants lawsuit against NFL heard in court
By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2022 03:02 PM EST

Flores hired to Steelers staff; lawsuit against NFL proceeds
By Will Graves Feb. 19, 2022 02:08 PM EST
NFL hires former Attorney General Lynch in Flores lawsuit
Feb. 16, 2022 05:32 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has hired a law firm that includes former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to defend it and its teams in Brian Flores' race discrimination...

Goodell says league won’t tolerate racism or discrimination
By Barry Wilner Feb. 09, 2022 05:45 PM EST