The stories of the trailblazing and pioneering quarterbacks who transformed American footballâfrom the AFL-NFL merger through the turn of the century. By placing their journeys in full historical and social context, it reveals how politics, culture, and race shaped both their struggles and their triumphs.
Resistance
Feb 5, 2026
Marlin Briscoe, Joe Gilliam and James Harris break the NFL's color barrier at QB despite resistance.
Alternative Route
Feb 12, 2026
In the '70s, most Black QB hopefuls must switch positions in the NFL, while others head to Canada.
Race to the Top
Feb 19, 2026
Doug Williams endures racism and personal tragedy to become the first Black QB to win a Super Bowl.
The Quarterbacks of the Future
Feb 26, 2026
Black QBs of the '80s and '90s revolutionize how the position would be played going forward.
