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NFL Closes Season With ‘Inspire Change’ Ad: Football Is Over But ‘Systemic Racism’ Goes On

Emily Zanotti
NFL Closes Season With ‘Inspire Change’ Ad: Football Is Over But ‘Systemic Racism’ Goes On
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The National Football League (NFL) closed its season with the Super Bowl Sunday but reminded fans that, while football may be on hiatus until next September, “systemic racism” never takes a holiday.

The NFL aired its “closing argument” ad during the Super Bowl Sunday night as part of a commitment, made over the summer, to publicly address racial inequality. The ad titled, “Inspire Change,” introduced a campaign of the same name and served as a tribute to former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who “inspired” the league to include racial justice messaging over the course of its 2020-2021 season.

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