Say Their Stories: MJ Acosta-Ruiz opens up about Breonna Taylor's impact on her life

"NFL Total Access" host MJ Acosta-Ruiz opens up about Breonna Taylor's impact on her life and encourages the NFL community to stand up for Black women as part of her Say Their Stories first person essay.

Eight minutes and 46 seconds: you can do a lot in that span of time. like run a mile, read a bed-time story to a child, or put together a game-winning drive. But forcibly place a knee to a man's neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds? That's unfathomable. That's what happened to George Floyd in the final minutes of his life. His murder in broad daylight in May 2020 reignited the Black Lives Matter movement, and forced everyone in our country to open their eyes to the pain Black Americans have faced for years. Damion Square shares George Floyd's story.

To Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod, Black Lives Matter is more than just a phrase, it's an investment into our youth. After the protests of 2020 McLeod and his wife Erika were motivated to do more to advance the lives of black people in this country – specifically within education. In this installment of Say Their Stories, Rodney shares how he and his wife are doing their part to Inspire Change.

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson shares his story about what motivates him to be an active member of the community.

Logan Ryan, like many of us, was disgusted by the murder of George Floyd. Ryan, being the son of a retired Camden New Jersey police officer, thought there must be a solution to the problem that is police brutality in our country. Thus, they formed RAST - Ryan's Alternative Solutions Training - a training method that helps officers lead with empathy when dealing with people in their community.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Tahir Whitehead honors the life of Jemel Roberson and highlights the importance and impact of his story on Say Their Stories.

Say Their Stories: Philando Castile as told by Houston Texans safety Michael Thomas.

Valerie Castile and Houston Texans safety Michael Thomas reflect on Philando Castile's life and legacy with NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz.

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum joins "NFL Total Access Say Their Stories" to reflect on Breonna Taylor's life and legacy.

NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz talks with Chris Singleton about how he keeps his mother Sharonda Coleman-Singleton's legacy alive.

NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz sits down with Anthony Smith and Rich Elmore to discuss the importance of the Say Their Stories series.

Attorney Ben Crump joins NFL Network's Jim Trotter and Steve Wyche for an interview on the "Huddle & Flow" podcast.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman tells the story of George Floyd.

Say Their Stories shares story Vanessa Guillen as told by Miami Dolphins safety Eric Rowe.

Say Their Stories shares story of Jordan Davis as told by Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette.

Say Their Stories: Emmett Till as told by Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf.

NFL producer Chelsea Stark-Jones discusses passion behind "Say Their Stories" series with NFL Network's Melissa Stark on NFL 360.

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Damion Square shares story of George Floyd.

Say Their Stories shares story of Julius Jones as told by Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Washington Football Team center Keith Ismael tells the story of Oscar Grant and how he impacted him and his community.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon tells the story of Rodney King.

Say Their Stories: John Sanders as told by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara tells the story of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man who was killed in an act of senseless violence on February 23, 2020.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu shares the story of Alton Sterling and honors his life as part of the NFL's Say Their Stories campaign.

"If one man, one woman, one child can move others to act, what could one team do? What could one League do? What could one nation do?"