Galen Duncan, vice president of Kings Academy & professional development for the Sacramento Kings, shares an inside look at how Kings players and management reacted to the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark and how the organization decided to embrace a leadership role in addressing these issues and uniting their community.

Retired 15-year NFL veteran Takeo Spikes joined The RISE Podcast to discuss his participation in the RISE Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Alabama and the Advocacy in Sports Workshop hosted by RISE, the NFL and Morehouse College. He shared important lessons for athletes, teams and leagues that he’s learned about effective advocacy work and talked about his new book, “Behind the Mask.”

Retired professional tennis player and Grand Slam Champion Melanie Oudin joined The RISE Podcast to discuss the differences in athlete activism for those playing individual sports vs. team sports. Oudin also discussed what she learned from participating in the first Advocacy in Sports Workshop hosted by RISE, the NFL and Morehouse College.

Lorenzo Alexander of the Buffalo Bills spoke with Ian Cutler on the RISE Podcast – A Super Bowl Special. Alexander discussed the work he and the Bills have done in the community with youth, law enforcement and other groups.

Josh McCown of the New York Jets spoke with Ian Cutler on the RISE Podcast – A Super Bowl Special. McCown discussed leadership on the field and in the community, as well as his work on the “Let’s Listen Together” committee.

Retired NFL wide receiver Isaac Bruce spoke with Ian Cutler on the RISE Podcast – A Super Bowl Special. Bruce offered advice for younger players looking to make a difference in their communities.

Seth DeValve of the Cleveland Browns spoke with Ian Cutler on the RISE Podcast – A Super Bowl Special. DeValve discussed the importance of awareness related to social justice issues.

Cameron Jordan of the New Orleans Saints spoke with Ian Cutler on the RISE Podcast – A Super Bowl Special. Jordan discussed athletes using their platforms to be positive role models for children.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown spoke with Ian Cutler for the RISE Podcast – A Super Bowl Special. Brown spoke about the importance of role models and giving back.

Jocelyn Benson, CEO of RISE, spoke with Ian Cutler for the RISE Podcast – A Super Bowl Special. Benson spoke about RISE’s work over the past year, its programs and events during Super Bowl week, the report on athlete activism it will release Friday and RISE’s plans for the future.