E-mail a friendJanuary 30, 2004
Danny Glover assesses the effect his activism has had on his career, and Marvin Lewis talks about the NFL's hiring practices.
Danny Glover
Danny Glover
Danny Glover is best known as an award-winning actor, producer and director, with credits that include the film version of The Color Purple, the Lethal Weapon series and TV's Brothers and Sisters. He's also a passionate activist, who speaks on such issues as literacy and civil rights, and board chair of TransAfrica Forum, the lobbying organization on Africa and the Caribbean. Glover is co-founder of Louverture Films and exec producer of the Oscar-nominated documentary about Hurricane Katrina, Trouble the Water.
Marvin Lewis
When Marvin Lewis took the reigns of the Cincinnati Bengals, he became the third Black head coach in the NFL. And, he came with strong credentials - 22 years of experience, including stints with the Ravens, Steelers and Redskins. Since his arrival, Lewis has also tried to make a difference in the greater Cincinnati area by participating in activities supporting various non-profit organizations.