NFL,
players agree to $90 million social justice pact
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[May 23, 2018]
The NFL and its Players
Coalition officially established a partnership to commit at least
$90 million for efforts and programs combating social inequality.
The partnership aims to bring players, teams and other groups
together for a focused purpose, including a community improvement
program that was agreed to in principle during the Fall League
Meeting.
NFL owners voted during league meetings in Florida in March to
implement a local matching funds component to the social justice
initiative with the Players Coalition.
Player demonstrations during the national anthem before games last
season created a polarizing divide among owners, including an
exchange between Texans owner Bob McNair and Robert Kraft of the New
England Patriots. McNair infamously referred to players as "inmates"
in comments reportedly made during a committee meeting last year.
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NFL owners and players, including Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Doug Baldwin and Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, formed
the Players Coalition before joining a league meeting last October
to discuss social issues important to players.
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San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58), quarterback
Colin Kaepernick (7) and free safety Eric Reid (35) kneel in protest
during the playing of the national anthem before a NFL game against
the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, California, Oct 6, 2016.
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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In January, they cooperatively launched a campaign called "Let's
Listen Together" to highlight efforts made by teams and players in
their local communities.
The subject of player protests during the national anthem is on the
agenda for Tuesday, according to NFL Network.
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