Black Coaches

The league is seeking improvement in diversity matters, but it won’t get there without a long-term strategy

Of the NBA’s top 25 winningest coaches, only three are African American

Proposal includes improving draft picks to address the league’s diversity issue

Attendees said there seemed to be an increased sense of urgency in talks

The NFL and Fritz Pollard Alliance will meet again to discuss next steps

The Fritz Pollard Alliance and other black NFL officials applaud the move

Minorities in football operations are calling for increased pressure on owners

Executive director Rod Graves says the current hiring system is flawed

Sports has led the way for diversity when the Rooney Rule was introduced in 2003 – but new research and outcomes ahead of the 2020 season prove it’s time for a reboot

For the third year in a row, only one minority coach was hired for a top job