NFL, Black

More than a third of Black NFL players surveyed by the AP are discouraged by a lack of Black coaches
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin paused for a moment to think while speaking to a reporter after a practice this season. “Now that you mention it,” McLaurin said, "I’ve never had a Black head coach in high school,
Black NFL players seeking continued progress in hiring of Black coaches, survey reveals
With a growing number of Black head coaches on NFL sidelines, Black players are encouraged by the progress, but they would like for it to continue moving forward. The Associated Press conducted a survey of Black players,
11 NFL teams have never had a Black head coach. Players find that disappointing
More than a third of Black NFL players who responded to questions from the AP about the state of Black head coaches around the league were discouraged or disappointed by the current numbers
Players think first-time NFL head coaches who are Black probably feel extra pressure to succeed
Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton took note when two of the three Black first-year full-time head coaches in the NFL were fired: Jerod Mayo by the New England Patriots right after the final regular-season game, and Antonio Pierce by the Las Vegas Raiders two days later.
Black NFL players share on number of Black coaches in survey
An Associated Press survey of more than 65 Black players from 25 NFL teams found that about 36% were discouraged or disappointed by the number of Black coaches in the league.

Super Bowl, NFL and National Anthem

Super Bowl artist weaves Black Masking culture into vibrant logo and theme art for NFL global stage
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Artist Tahj “Queen Tahj” Williams rarely cruises through downtown New Orleans, but recently she did, ...
NFL Players Coalition draws attention to Black families’ loss of farmland
Black Americans have lost millions of acres of hard-earned agricultural land in the last century, according to the Players Coalition, a group of NFL players and other athletes who are pushing for laws ...
Black Monday tracker 2025: Every NFL coach fired from the 2024 season (and whether they deserved it)
From Robert Saleh to Doug Pederson, these are the NFL coaches fired during and after the 2024 season — and if they deserved ...
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Who Are The Black Quarterbacks In Super Bowl? A Complete Look At The NFL History
Let’s take a look at every Black quarterback who has started in a Super Bowl and their journey to the NFL’s biggest stage. Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start and win a ...
Black NFL players offer survey responses, broader thoughts on lack of Black head coaches
From organized team activities through the end of the regular season, reporters from The Associated Press who cover the NFL spoke to more than 65 Black players from 25 teams to gather their thoughts ...