Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation

The fritz pollard alliance foundation nfl draft academy:the fritz pollard alliance foundation nfl draft academy, held in detroit, mi in april of 2024, was a landmark youth empowerment event that launched the junior academy and honored equity and inclusion champions in sports. Nfl commissioner roger goodell was on hand to "draft" 14 ninth-grade student-athletes from the detroit metro area, recognized for academic excellence, community service, and athletic achievement. These students became junior academy ambassadors of the detroit lions, gaining exposure to sports careers and mentorship throughout the season.

The johnnie l. Cochran, jr. Salute to excellence awards:the johnnie l. Cochran, jr. Salute to excellence awards, hosted annually by the fritz pollard alliance foundation (fpa), recognizes individuals and organizations whose efforts advance equity and inclusion across professional football and the broader sports industry. More than a celebration, the awards reflect the foundation's enduring commitment to three pillars of impact: career development, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Named in honor of civil rights attorney johnnie l. Cochran, jr., cofounder of the fpa, the awards honor those whose work embodies his legacy of justice, excellence, and transformative leadership.