Photo by Ross Findon on Unsplash BIZ NBC Presents “Inspire Change” to tackle social injustice and systemic racism NFL Media and Queen Latifah presents the Inspire Change Special, premiering Wednesday, September 9 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, the NBC Sports app and NBCSports.com by Mecca Lennon September 9, 2020 NFL Media and Queen Latifah presents the Inspire Change Special, premiering Wednesday, September 9 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, the NBC Sports app and NBCSports.com. The hour long special will highlight the efforts and advocacy to forward social justice and equality by NFL players, legends and others. This is deeper than football. Join host @IAMQUEENLATIFAH for a special on the NFL's journey in social justice. 📺: Inspire Change | Wednesday 9pm ET on NBC pic.twitter.com/ih8zdS5jPB — NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2020 The NFL has been hard at work to create positive change in all communities. The goal is to impact education, economic advancement, police and community relations, and criminal justice reform. The league has provided over $70 million in grants to 20 non-profit organizations for social justice. The special will tackle the approach the NFL has taken to address both social injustice and systemic racism. The Inspire Change Special includes deep conversations with current NFL players and their experience with systemic racism and discussions among players and NFL leaders and executives. https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1303505955418587136 The Inspire Change Special will re-air Friday September 18 at 10 pm ET. Post Views: 789 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Mecca Lennon Mecca Lennon has been a Journalist for In The Zone since August 2020. Mecca has experience in journalism and professional writing from experiences obtained in the classroom and through various leadership roles. Mecca has facilitated and assisted in campaigns to enhance social media presence and overall prestige in brands. A Public Relations student at William Paterson University, she aspires to work in a sports related role with an emphasis on the NFL. Latest posts by Mecca Lennon (see all) New Orleans Saints will Host 500 Vaccinated Workers at Divisional Round game - January 16, 2021 Green Bay Packers launch Give BIG Green Bay; 45 local nonprofits will participate - January 16, 2021 Baltimore Ravens Commit to Help Build New Playground with $500,000 Donation - January 16, 2021 Los Angeles Rams team up with LA Regional Food Bank to provide holiday meals for over 8,000 people amid COVID-19 - December 26, 2020 Related Topics#nationalfootballleague#NFL#queenlatifah#rogergoodell#socialequality#socialjusticeFootballNBCNFlsocial justice Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Passion For Sports Led Kelly Burke To Career As Broadcaster by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on November 16, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 XFL Co-Owner Dany Garcia Talks Business, Serving Others at espnW Women + Sports Summit by Candace Cordelia | posted on October 23, 2020 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 More in BIZ You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... How the You Know I’m Right Podcast Reached 100 Episodes On March 29, 2021, the You Know I’m Right Podcast published it’s 100th episode... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... The 2020 NFL Kickoff to celebrate 101st season Thursday The Cleveland Browns Permitted to Have Fans in the Stands