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The Washington Football Team's Black Engagement Network (B.E.N.) has a mission to create a diverse and inclusive culture within the NFL for employees at every level. We seek to acquire, develop, and retain African American talent, while serving the communities in which we live, work and play.

The Washington Football Team's Black Engagement Network (B.E.N.) has a mission to create a diverse and inclusive culture within the NFL for employees at every level. We seek to acquire, develop, and retain African American talent, while serving the communities in which we live, work and play.

"B.E.N. helped me prepare for this role in so many ways. It first gave me the courage and insight to ask for more responsibility and allowed me to step out of my comfort zone. Because of B.E.N., I can work on special projects such as the Career Catch Networking Event, Legendary 17 Doug Williams Initiative, and establishing a pipeline with local HBCUs and more!"

"B.E.N. helped me prepare for this role in so many ways. It first gave me the courage and insight to ask for more responsibility and allowed me to step out of my comfort zone. Because of B.E.N., I can work on special projects such as the Career Catch Networking Event, Legendary 17 Doug Williams Initiative, and establishing a pipeline with local HBCUs and more!"

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The Community Outreach Committee is excited to announce our January B.E.N. Educator of the Month! Mische has gone above and beyond this school year to make sure her students are still feeling supported and excelling while being in a challenging and unprecedented virtual learning setting. Nominate an educator to be featured as the Washington B.E.N. "Educator of the Month"!

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We encourage our fans to support the black-owned small businesses that serve our community. The Washington Football Team's Black Engagement Network developed a Shop Black Shopping & Dining Directory of small businesses from all over the DMV that are owned by African Americans. Click below to start shopping or to add your business to the directory!

We encourage our fans to support the black-owned small businesses that serve our community. The Washington Football Team's Black Engagement Network developed a Shop Black Shopping & Dining Directory of small businesses from all over the DMV that are owned by African Americans. Click below to start shopping or to add your business to the directory!

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SHOP THE FULL DIRECTORY SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS
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Medliminal And Washington Football Team Black Engagement Network Team Up to Support Social Justice Initiatives

Medliminal and the Washington pledged support to a nonprofit 501 (c)3 charitable organization that helps those who are the most vulnerable in our society through five social justice initiatives identified by the team's Black Engagement Network.

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The contribution establishes FanDuel and the Washington Football Team Emergency Student Aid Fund supporting Virginia HBCU students seeking additional aid for education-related expenses.

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The goal of the partnership is "to educate and encourage kids and teens of all races and backgrounds to have difficult conversations and use their voices to create positive change."

Rewarding Moments In Washington History: Jason Wright Becomes First African American Team President In NFL History

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Rewarding Moments In Washington History: Doug Williams Becomes The First African American Quarterback To Play In And Win A Super Bowl

In today's Rewarding Moments In Washington History presented by Maryland Lottery My Lottery Rewards, we look back at Doug Williams' legendary performance in Super Bowl XXII on Jan. 31, 1988.
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Janee Brown

Director of Student and Scholarship Affairs
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Christopher Carter

Treasurer
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Ryan Davis

Director of Marketing and Communications
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Morgan Faulkner

Director of Student and Scholarship Affairs
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Austin Hamilton

Director of Partnerships
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Calvin Parson

Director of Community Outreach
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Chanelle Reynolds

Co-Chair
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GeNienne Samuels

Recording Secretary
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Astasia Williams

Co-Chair
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Rouday Austin

Director of Programming
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