african american football players

"In his first NFL season, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase helped lead the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl. Learn about the life and career of this rising football superstar"--Provided by publisher.

"Sportswriter John Eisenberg offers the history of Black quarterbacks in the league--men who not only shaped the history of football, but made indelible contributions to the cause of civil rights in America. Drawing on exclusive interviews with dozens of Black quarterbacks and the players, coaches, and managers who work alongside them, 'Rocket Men' is a reminder of how much Black quarterbacks have had to overcome to gain a space in pro football, and a celebration of the athletes and activists who paved the way for today's Black quarterbacks to triumph"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of football player Justin Jefferson, from his life in Louisiana to his career in the NFL.

"High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently. This . . . graphic memoir explores the story of how a young change maker learned to find himself and never compromise"--Provided by publisher.

When his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Russell Boudreaux kneels during the national anthem in an effort to fight for justice and, in an instant, falls from local stardom to become a target of hatred.

"A . . . true story of a New Orleans high school football team and their head coach's mission to protect his players' lives"--Provided by publisher.

"On August 14, 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began a protest when he refused to stand for the national anthem. He wanted to make a statement about the oppression of people of color in the United States after he had spent a summer speaking out against police brutality. After playing professional football for six seasons, that would become Colin Kaepernick's last season in the NFL, but he would go on to become one of the most prominent activists of today"--Provided by publisher.

"A . . . true story of a New Orleans high school football team and their head coach's mission to protect his players' lives"--Provided by publisher.

This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American astronaut and engineer, Leland Melvin.

"Chronicles the lives of four incredible men, the racism they experienced as Black players entering a segregated sport, the burden of expectation they carried, and their many achievements, which would go on to affect football for generations to come"--Provided by publisher.