General view of the NFL Shield logo on the field before Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NFL adding more social justice messaging in 2021

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 7/15/21

The NFL is adding more social justice messaging during games in the upcoming 2021 season, per Front Office Sports.

The league's plan to promote social justice includes on-field signage and decals on players' helmets, as well as in-stadium videos and PSAs.

Additionally, the NFL also plans to make “Lift Every Voice and Sing” a focal point of pregame festivities for major games such as NFL Kickoff on Sept. 9 between the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys.

These additions to the season are all part of the NFL's 10-year, $250 million commitment to combat systemic racism. Efforts began last season and included on-field signage.