Professional football is no different, where many years after Fritz Pollard broke the games color barrier, a group of men bravely trudged forward and continued his work to integrate the sport.

Pro football’s turn toward inequity resonates eight decades later. Change will require intentional action. Perspective by Jerry Brewer Sept. 21 at 5:27 p.m. Warning: This graphic requires ...

In 1921, as coach of the Akron Pros, Pollard became the first Black head coach in NFL history. Along with Bobby Marshall, he was also one of the first two Black players. He made history while ...