Kansas City Chiefs Player Chris Jones Honors One of the Most Influential Black Women in His Life
The Chiefs Heart of the Kingdom Series Recognizes Influential Black Woman During Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, the Kansas City Chiefs released a series called “Heart of the Kingdom” to highlight some of the influential women in the lives of the Chiefs players, cheerleaders, and staff members.
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The Influential Black Women in Chris Jones's Life
Chris Jones, a defensive tackle for the Chiefs, recognized his grandmother, Flora Evans, as one of the influential Black women in his life. He said she instilled a hard work ethic that stayed with him throughout life. He moved out of his parents’ home and stayed with his grandmother, where he slept on a two-seater couch. His grandmother taught him the importance of “putting God first.”
From Basketball to Football
At first, Jones wanted to play basketball and had “no desire to play football.” However, he volunteered to play when the coach asked. He said that he “found a hidden talent” that he did not know he had.
What’s to Come From the Series
The rest of the series can be found on the Kansas City Chiefs’ website. It features other players, including Patrick Mahomes and Chukwuebeka Godrick, allowing them to highlight some influential Black women in their lives. This series is a powerful reminder that whether she's a family member, friend, teacher, or mentor, the Black Women in our lives deserve to be celebrated.
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