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NFL develops 7-point mobility plan for diversity hiring
Read full article: NFL develops 7-point mobility plan for diversity hiringWhen the Rooney Rule was adopted by the NFL in 2003, Vincent was in his 12th of 15 seasons as an outstanding defensive back. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. Yet he knows the Rooney Rule, designed to advance opportunities for minorities in such areas as coaching and front office positions, hasn't been having the desired effect. Vincent makes note of the dozens of people who have pushed for diversity in the 17 years since the Rooney Rule was adopted.
Former Jaguar Don Davey tackling Puerto Rico's power issues
Read full article: Former Jaguar Don Davey tackling Puerto Rico's power issuesAll of those important aspects of his past came together with the Viktre Challenge, an effort to raise money to return electrical power to Puerto Rico. Davey and former NFL fullback Tony Richardson traveled to Puerto Rico to see the damage on the island, four months after Hurricane Maria devastated the U.S. territory. Davey is one of a number of former professional athletes who are competing to raise the most money for the Puerto Rico Foundation. "There are six of us, current and former pro athletes who are competing against each other to raise the most money to bring power back to Puerto Rico. "We're actually having a lighting ceremony in Puerto Rico in March," Davey said.