Bennett Brothers' Outstanding Philanthropy Gets Recognized at BET Awards

When NFL players Martellus and Michael Bennett were recognized at Sundays BET Awards, it wasnt for their on-the-field talents.The two football players have established quite the track record for their philanthropy, which they were honored for with the Shine Your Light award.Martellus, a former New England Patriot who now plays for the Green Bay Packers, pledged to donate all of the sales from his jersey to after-school programs. He also founded a childrens book company called The Imagination Agency.Martellusannouncement came not long after his brother Michael said hed be giving all of the money from his 2017 endorsement dealsto charities that cater to minorities and the empowerment of black women.Martellus and Michael also dont shy away from voicing their opinions. Marcellus was one of several players to sit out the Patriots visit to the Trump White House after their 2016 Super Bowl win.Last September, Michael called on white NFL players to speak up against the injustices taking place in America as black players did during the season. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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