Chargers Black History Month | Los Angeles Chargers - chargers.com

May 19, 2024. sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs

Free Museum and cultural events located at the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument

Museum honoring Japanese-American cultural contributions and legacy in the US.

Proudly located in Little Tokyo, "weaves" Japanese-American and Japanese culture to connect with diverse communities locally and globally

Summaeverythang is a community center based in South Central Los Angeles dedicated to the empowerment and transcendence of black and brown folks socio-politically, economically, intellectually and artistically.

Brotherhood Crusade's principal mission is dedicated to raising funds and resources from within the community and distributing those funds directly back into the community.

Boys and Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles is wholly committed to maximizing our Clubs' potential to serve more kids more often and to build strong, sustainable organizations.

africActive is committed to serving and helping transform the lives of those in our community who struggle with food insecurity, lack of opportunity, immigrants, mental health issues, and education.

African Communities Public Health Coalition is dedicated to improving personal and community health and wellness within the African community by: increasing the availability of culturally-relevant physical and mental health services; providing education to reduce the stigma of physical and mental illness among African people; and facilitating social justice through advocacy.

Black Women for Wellness is committed to the health and well-being of Black women and girls through health education, empowerment and advocacy.

In 1992, The Pan African Film & Arts Festival was established to become the international beacon for the Diaspora arts community to showcase "our stories" and preserve the cinematic creativity of Pan-African Culture.

Inspired by Victor Green, Spicy Green Book is a team of committed volunteers compiling a directory of Black owned businesses and performing marketing services for these businesses free of charge.

In honor of Black History Month, the LA Chargers are recognizing members of the Los Angeles community who are making an impact. Randy Savvy is the co-founder of the Compton Cowboys, a group with the goal of community development from a cowboy's perspective. Their mission is to serve as a positive influence and outlet for Black Angelenos, especially youth, through caring for and riding horses and to educate their community on the history of Black cowboys. Watch as NFL pro linebacker Eric Kendricks joins Savvy at the Compton Cowboys' ranch in LA, learns how to care for a horse, and rides a horse for the first time.

Get to know James Collins, the Chargers VP of Cultural Programs & Development, as the Bolts celebrate his immense impact on the organization during Black History Month.

Get to know Greg Rachal, Co-Founder of the Black Surfers Collective, and learn about how they impact the local Black community.

Get to know Tobey McIntosh, the creator of Crenshaw Skate Club, and learn about how the brand impacts the local Black community.

The former Chargers kicker was a trailblazer on the gridiron and also served in the Vietnam War

A former first-round pick of the Chargers in 1968, Hill became one of the most iconic sports anchors in the country while also giving back to the community

"The gifts, the strength and potential within other human beings. We stop at color quite often. So, one of the things we have to be aware of is who we are in order to have the capacity to like others."

Bolt Academy scholars, a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, Inglewood Unified School District, and Brotherhood Crusade, were surprised by Chargers Defensive Back Michael Davis as they embarked on a guided tour of the immersive and interactive Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles. This experience provided a unique insight on the music industry and celebrated the global impact of hip-hop

The Chargers Impact Fund hosted a special Bolts Book Club event in celebration of Black History Month, in a continued effort to bring provide the youth in our community with an opportunity to promote literacy skill development and foster an affinity for the arts. Over 40 youth athletes from the Snoop Youth Football League visited the home of the Los Angeles Chargers, SoFi Stadium, to join former All-Pro special teamer and Chargers Legend Kassim Osgood for a read-along session of Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes, who also holds the title of former Chargers offensive lineman. The group also toured the acclaimed Kinsey African American Art and History Collection exhibit at SoFi Stadium, which itself features artwork crafted by Barnes.

At the conclusion of the event, the Los Angeles Chargers and the Chargers Impact Fund gifted each the 40-plus youth athletes an Amazon Kindle, enhancing the accessibility of literature as the students continue on their reading journeys, providing books and learning enhancement materials at their fingertips. Since the inception of the Bolts Book Club in 2020, the Chargers have donated over 12,000 books to youth throughout Southern California, inspiring literary development for our next generation.

Running back Joshua Kelley JR's BBQ in Culver City and learns how to make baby back ribs and more as the Chargers spotlight local Black owned businesses. Presented by Pepsi Dig In.

Running back Joshua Kelley takes a trip to support an LA black-owned business, Post and Beam, and learn to prepare California comfort food. Through the Chargers and Pepsi's Dig In program, Joshua Kelley presented a check to the owner of the restaurant for $10,000. PepsiCo's larger racial equality initiative totals more than $400 million to increase representation within the company and support Black-owned businesses.

Watch as running back Joshua Kelley visits the Sammiche Shop in Inglewood, California and surprises the owner with a check thanks to the Pepsi Dig In program, dedicated to help diners discover black-owned restaurants while providing resources, mentorship, and training to black restaurateurs.

Running back Joshua Kelley pays a visit to the Soul Food Shack in Inglewood and learns how to make red velvet waffles and fried chicken as the Chargers spotlight local Black owned businesses. Presented by Pepsi Dig In.

Alex Tonner and Jon Grobman of Paws for Life K9 Rescue to receive Chargers' Inspire Change Changemaker Award for their rehabilitation work at California State Prison-Los Angeles County

NFL Media and the Chargers join forces with the Brotherhood Crusade to inform the youth about health, education, economic development, and institutional building to learn, thrive, connect, and serve the community of Inglewood, CA. For more information on The Brotherhood Crusade, please visit NFL.com/inspirechange.

The Chargers have nominated Paws for Life, an organization dedicated to training dogs to become service animals or go up for adoption, for the Inspire Change Changemaker Award and received two tickets to this year's Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

Bolts & Lazy Dog Restaurants team up with Paws for Life K9 Rescue to train River, a Golden Retriever named in Chargers Legend Philip Rivers' honor, for future placement with a military Veteran 

The Chargers visited California Medical Facility to observe Chargers Pup, River, in training and meet with prison administration and Paws for Life K9 Rescue dog trainers. Beginning in 2020, the Chargers Pup program has followed a service animal in training to highlight the importance of these dogs for people with disabilities. River is specifically being trained to become a service animal for a military Veteran with PTSD and will be the face of the team's animal welfare work this season.