Today In Black History: Meet The First Black Female Assistant Coach In The NFL
Washington D.C.’s Washington’s Football Team made history after naming Jennifer King their Assistant Running Backs Coach for the 2021-2022 football season. King has an extensive background working for the NFL and also played professional football for three women’s football teams, including the Carolina Phoenix, the New York Sharks and the D.C. Divas.
Jennifer King we see you sis! Check out her skills on the field that landed this historic role in the NFL. #ESSENCE https://t.co/XKCwUCK6cc
— ESSENCE (@Essence) February 1, 2021
King said it is important for young black girls, “to know that they’re strong and capable of doing whatever they want to do, no matter what society may look like for them. They’re able to do it.” (Source: Essence.com)
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