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Eight minutes and 46 seconds: you can do a lot in that span of time. like run a mile, read a bed-time story to a child, or put together a game-winning drive. But forcibly place a knee to a man's neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds? That's unfathomable. That's what happened to George Floyd in the final minutes of his life. His murder in broad daylight in May 2020 reignited the Black Lives Matter movement, and forced everyone in our country to open their eyes to the pain Black Americans have faced for years. Damion Square shares George Floyd's story.

It's hard to imagine that it has been two years since the world saw the murder of George Floyd in the streets on Minneapolis. Since then we've seen protests, unity, engagement, and the officer that murdered him convicted on all charges. Doug Williams, Demario Davis, and Justin Reid share their thoughts on Floyd and the change that came after his life was taken away.

On April 4th, Inspire Change hosted a virtual event titled NFL Presents: Drafting Mentors for the Future, convening experts in education and mentoring and NFL players and Legends involved in mentorship on- and off-the-field for a conversation on what mentorship looks like in our changing world.

Speakers reflected on how the mentoring field has evolved to meet the needs of our young people amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the country's racial reckoning over the past two plus years. They underscored the tremendous impact mentors can have on young people by supporting their education and providing positive experiences that bolster their mental health and overall wellness. Speakers shared how mentorship can be more accessible through Everyday Mentoring, where everyone has a role to play, how that can help narrow the gap we have in supporting all young people, and how fans can join players to serve as mentors and support the work players are doing in their communities.

Commissioner Roger Goodell provided remarks on how mentorship has positively impacted his life for decades, and Anna Isaacson, SVP of Social Responsibility, reaffirmed the league's commitment to following the lead of players in advancing social justice and how mentorship cuts across all four pillars of Inspire Change.

Moderated by Kimmi Chex from NFL Network, the event featured Kelvin Beachum, Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman and champion of mentoring; Thomas Davis, NFL Legend, three-time Pro Bowler and 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year; Colleen Fedor, Executive Director, The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania, a MENTOR Affiliate; and Artis Stevens, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

For more information about mentoring and ways to get involved, please visit Brothers Big Sisters of America (www.bbbs.org) and MENTOR (www.mentoring.org).

Packers tackle Kenny Clark shares his experience of growing up with an incarcerated parent and how that inspired him to get involved with the U.S. Dream Academy, which supports children with parents in incarceration. U.S. Dream Academy is one of the NFL's Inspire Change education grant partners.

Cam Jordan is a leader both on and off the football field and in his effort to inspire positive change throughout the country has committed himself to improving the relationship between police and communities of color. This work is something Cam has in common with the "Center for Policing Equity", an organization the NFL has provided a grant for, that is committed to collecting data that helps law enforcement agencies identify ways to improve their relationships with the communities they serve.

Through its Inspire Change initiative, the NFL is dedicated to supporting grant partners like Covenant House; in their fight to provide housing and supportive services to youth facing homelessness.

In honor of Black History Month, Byron Jones of the Miami Dolphins talks about why it is so important to have people of color in the rooms where decisions are being made in the media and marketing industries, which is why he supports the work done through the Marcus Graham Project. For more information visit marcusgrahamproject.org.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest and MJ Acosta-Ruiz spoke with youth as part of NFL's Inspire Change program.

NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz discusses Sisters of the Movement | Black History Month.

Steve Wyche previews the NFL's Inspire Change Special airing on FOX on Sun, 1/30 at 11 a.m. ET.

Learn about the Per Scholas' mission to train and provide access to those typically excluded from careers in the technology industry.

Dolphins defensive back Jason McCourty introduces Breakthrough Miami, an academic enrichment program for students in low-resource areas. Breakthrough Miami is one of the NFL's Inspire Change education grant partners.

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We all deserve a home: The NFL is working with grant partner National Urban League to help decrease the racial equity gap in America. Go to nfl.com/inspirechange to learn more.

Watch the history of the NFL's Inspire Change initiative.

To Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod, Black Lives Matter is more than just a phrase, it's an investment into our youth. After the protests of 2020 McLeod and his wife Erika were motivated to do more to advance the lives of black people in this country – specifically within education. In this installment of Say Their Stories, Rodney shares how he and his wife are doing their part to Inspire Change.

The NFL, players, and clubs created the Inspire Change initiative as part of an ongoing acknowledgement of the ways that systemic racism contributes to barriers to opportunity and equality.

Learn more about the NFL's efforts to create progress in education, economic advancement, community and police relations, and criminal justice reform.

Watch the fourth episode of New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan's Inspire Change series.

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson shares his story about what motivates him to be an active member of the community.

New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Cam Jordan tells his story of marching together with the police and New Orlenas community.

Watch the second episode of New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan's Inspire Change series.

Watch the first episode of New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan's Inspire Change series.

Check out the trailer for New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan's new Inspire Change docuseries, which launches with its first episode on Thursday, November 11.

"I had no idea where these young men were going to go in life, I just knew that I wanted to support."

When Kelvin Beachum saw the lack in equity of resources and access to STEAM education for people of color, he set out to bring more representation to the field for students at a young age. Kelvin Konnects is an initiative that connects with students early on in their educational journey and provides them with the mentorship they need to be successful in STEAM.

Logan Ryan, like many of us, was disgusted by the murder of George Floyd. Ryan, being the son of a retired Camden New Jersey police officer, thought there must be a solution to the problem that is police brutality in our country. Thus, they formed RAST - Ryan's Alternative Solutions Training - a training method that helps officers lead with empathy when dealing with people in their community.