Drew Brees and his wife Brittany set to sponsor Black College Football Hall of Fame event

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees anunced on social media that he and his wife, Brittany Brees, will be presenting sponsors of  Black College Football Hall of Fame's " Road to Equality" event. event which is scheduled for next month will celebrate players and coaches from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). event will also include a discussion on social injustice, where most of 90 members of  Black College Football Hall of Fame will weigh on current anti-racism protests in United States.  event will be streamed on July 15 and will be hosted by NFL Network and CBS Sports.

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Drew and Brittany Brees to sponsor Black College Football Hall of Fame event

Drew Brees anunced via social media that Brees will family will be presenting sponsors of event. This means Drew and Brittany Brees will be providing financial and promotional support to " Road to Equality" event. "What an incredible opportunity to recognize journey and struggles of so many and how y have truly paved way for all of us," Drew Brees wrote on Instagram. "I encour everyone to RSVP and support this meaningful effort." Or sponsors of event include NFL teams like Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, and Jacksonville Jaguars. New England Patriots' owner's Robert Kraft Foundation will also be contributing to  event. 

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Drew Brees comments on Colin Kaepernick protests, Drew Brees on flag

veteran quarterback faced heavy criticism on social media when, during a recent interview, he implied protests led by Kaepernick were unpatriotic. Drew Brees said he would never agree with protests during national anm as he said protests are aimed at disrespecting national flag and armed forces.  Drew Brees comments on Colin Kaepernick drew criticism from his NFL peers and fans on social media.

After a massive backlash, Brees was forced to issue an apology for his ill-advised comments. Saints quarterback issued three separate apologies via social media. Brittany Brees also issued a separate apology via Brees Dream Foundation's Instagram handle on behalf of her husband. "WE ARE PROBLEM. I write this with tears in my eyes and I hope you all hear our hearts. I have read se quotes and scripture 1000 times and every time I read it and words sink into my heart," she wrote.

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(Im Credits: AP)