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We help the NFL to reach its full potential by helping it reach full participation.

The NFL front offices and coaching staffs are much more diverse now than ever. While many have worked hard to achieve this - the Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation has devoted its entire existence to this mission. Learn More

Mike Tomlin lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to the pentacle of the NFL. A Super Bowl Victory.

Coach Tomlin became the second African-American head coach and the youngest head coach ever to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory. The owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers is one of the greatest advocates for diversity within the NFL.

Super Bowl XLI was the first time two African - American head coaches faced off in a Super Bowl

Tony Dungy became the first African-American head coach to win a Super Bowl when his Colts defeated the Bears 29 - 17. The Bears were coached by Lovie Smith, a long time friend and former assistant coach of Tony.

When Jerry Reese was hired as the General Manager of the New York Giants he immediatly made moves to catapult the Giants to a Super Bowl victory.

In his first draft as GM of the Giants, seven of his eight picks contributed immediately and helped build the Giants into a Super Bowl team.

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We promote diversity and equality of job opportunity in the coaching, front office and scouting staffs of National Football League ("NFL") teams. Learn More

The Life of Fritz Pollard

Fritz Pollard the first African-American NFL coach Frederick Douglass “Fritz” Pollard was the first African American coach in the National Football League.

“Fritz” Pollard grew up in Chicago. By the time he graduated from high school, he was a talented baseball player, running back and a three-time Cook County track champion.

Our History

On September 30, 2002, Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. and Cyrus Mehri issued a ground-breaking report revealing that black NFL head coaches are held to a higher standard than their white counterparts, and are consequently denied a fair chance to compete for head coaching jobs.

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We have always recognized the significance of sacrifices made by those before us, for their efforts have paved the way for us all.

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The Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempted organization.