The National Football League will hold the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 24-26. The What We Need to Know Newsletter takes a look back at Little Known Black History Facts as they relate to African American football players, HBCUs and “Black Firsts” in the NFL. It’s no secret that historically Black colleges and universities have produced talent that has gone on to the next level despite the fact that most recruits now prefer to attend top-ranked football programs. Some of the NFL’s best Black players have hailed from a HBCU, with many going on to the Hall of Fame. Read More>>
