Raiders Highlight Commitment to Inclusion During Black History Month

Team leaders say emphasis on diversity goes back decades to former owner Al Davis.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 3:37am

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The Las Vegas Raiders are highlighting their long-standing commitment to inclusion and diversity during Black History Month. The team's emphasis on bringing in diverse personnel dates back to former owner Al Davis, who was known for pushing inclusion and equality. The Raiders have continued this focus, including hiring Sandra Douglass Morgan as the first Black and Asian female president in the NFL in 2022. The team says representation matters both on and off the field, and they will continue working to create more pathways into leadership roles, especially in the front office.

Why it matters

The Raiders' focus on inclusion and diversity sets an important standard for the organization and the NFL as a whole. Increasing representation in leadership positions, both on the field and in the front office, can help drive meaningful change and provide more opportunities for underrepresented groups.

The details

The Raiders' commitment to inclusion goes back decades to the "Al Davis era," when the former owner was known for pushing diversity and equality. This emphasis has continued under the team's new leadership, including the hiring of Sandra Douglass Morgan as the first Black and Asian female president in the NFL in 2022. The team says it will keep working to create more pathways into leadership roles, especially in the front office, and that representation matters off the field as well, with 71% of stadium workers being women or people of color.

  • The Raiders hired Sandra Douglass Morgan as team president in 2022.
  • The team is highlighting its inclusion efforts during Black History Month 2026.

The players

Al Davis

Former owner of the Las Vegas Raiders who was known for pushing inclusion, diversity, and equality in the organization.

Sandra Douglass Morgan

First Black and Asian female president in the NFL, hired by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022.

Brandon Hunt

Vice President of Player Personnel for the Las Vegas Raiders, who discusses the team's history of inclusion and efforts to create more diverse pathways in the organization.

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What they’re saying

“And that carried over, obviously, into the family. You go back into history. There's been plenty, but obviously, Art Shell was one of the first coaches.”

— Brandon Hunt, VP of Player Personnel, Las Vegas Raiders (fox5vegas.com)

“We're all standing on the shoulders of the giants before us. And he was definitely one of those. And it's just awesome walking in this building, being a part of this organization, and knowing the history of the organization.”

— Brandon Hunt, VP of Player Personnel, Las Vegas Raiders (fox5vegas.com)

“The NFL is definitely trying its best to be intentional and give us all more opportunities and give us the chance to be at the forefront. There's a bunch of different programs, the Accelerator program that they've tried to incorporate, and they're trying to revamp that.”

— Brandon Hunt, VP of Player Personnel, Las Vegas Raiders (fox5vegas.com)

“I look at it as an opportunity to just help those behind us the same way that the ones before us did as well.”

— Brandon Hunt, VP of Player Personnel, Las Vegas Raiders (fox5vegas.com)

What’s next

The Raiders say they will continue to focus on inclusion when trying to get more talent into the organization, while also trying to give them more opportunities and retain them.

The takeaway

The Raiders' long-standing commitment to inclusion and diversity, dating back to former owner Al Davis, sets an important standard for the NFL. Increasing representation in leadership positions, both on the field and in the front office, can help drive meaningful change and provide more opportunities for underrepresented groups.