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Juneteenth Should Be a Federal Holiday

Mike Daniels on the importance of Juneteenth: “We all learned in school when slavery started. But nobody mentioned when it really ended.”

Calvin & Kenny

Meet Kenny, the Atlanta Falcons assistant equipment manager and Calvin Ridley's go-to guy.

Get Back Up

It’s been quite a ride up until this point. I’m not going to pretend to know what happens next.

Johnathan Joseph Fights the Fight

After his father passed from lung cancer, Johnathan Joseph struggled. His feeling of loss resonates with many. The cornerback shares his family's experience.

Supported by Amgen Oncology

I Need to Say Some Things to Ella

Solomon Thomas pens a letter to his sister: “Ella, my sister, my best friend, my hero … I have a lot to tell you.”

Mama's Boys

When Shaquill and Shaquem reflect on their NFL journey, they point to their mom as a constant source of support.

A Letter to My Mother

After losing his mom to leukemia last June, Alex Okafor writes a letter to her in honor of Mother's Day and begins with an apology.

Presented by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Mama's Boys

From backyard football to the NFL, the Edmunds brothers were born for competition.

Beyond the Field

Shaq Thompson explains how his surrounding community introduced him to his life’s purpose in philanthropy.

Presented by Truist

To My Brother, Tyrone Crawford

DeMarcus Lawrence pens a letter to Tyrone Crawford: “In Dallas, from Day One, you were my big bro.”

Legacy

Patrick Peterson says goodbye to Arizona: “What do you say to a city that’s not just a city — but truly your home?“

Best Play I Ever Made

Dwight Freeney describes the best play he ever made