Category: Activity

Over 50 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and thousands of nonviolent demonstrators marched from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery in an effort to secure voting rights for African Americans in the south. Affirmative action ultimately led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 54 years later, demonstrators will march from […] Read More

Did you know just eight percent of people achieve their New Year’s Resolutions? For 2019, The Bennett Foundation invites you to be a part of that eight percent!    At first glance, the success rate for those resolutions don’t exactly inspire. But researchers say that despite the tough success rates, making a resolution […] Read More

Burn off those extra Thanksgiving calories! Thanksgiving has come and gone as it does every year. The dishes you’ve been craving all season long are finally passed around the table, and before you know it your plate is piled up with turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes — all smothered with a heaping portion […] Read More

September is best known for three words, back to school. Every school day, millions of children spill out onto their school playgrounds, a perfect time for physical and social activity. When Michael and Pele started The Bennett Foundation, their goal was exactly that, to raise awareness about childhood obesity and promote […] Read More

Earlier this summer Michael Bennett joined Athletes for Impact, (A4I) an advocacy group comprised of athletes who have openly taken a stand on social issues.   Bennett connected with the group to answer a few questions & talk about his new book titled, “Things That Make White People Uncomfortable,” a sports book for the turbulent times, a memoir, and […] Read More

On Tuesday June 12th, Michael Bennett had the chance to have a discussion about his book, “Things That Make White People Uncomfortable” at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books in Philadelphia. Michael got the chance to answer questions, meet guests, read from his book, and sign copies. We’re excited to continue […] Read More

For professional football players the offseason is the perfect time to get some mental rest and spend time with their families, but it also is a chance to get ready for a new season to kick off. If the players decided not to study their playbooks, exercise, or stick to […] Read More

Photo property of Visit Philadelphia. “The City of Brotherly Love” is both historic and fresh with lots to see and do. As the foundation begins branching out in Philadelphia, we thought it would be best to scope out all the exciting, family-fun activities that we’re eager to accomplish! The first […] Read More

With a little over a month to go until Michael Bennett and Dave Zirin’s book, Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, is released, we thought that it would be good to give you some suggestions to read in the mean time! After a visit with the Seattle Public Library, Michael picked […] Read More

As parents, it’s important to set a good example for your kids, and making good choices about exercise is no exception. As kids, you’re able to motivate your parents to get out and get active. You don’t have to be going on six mile runs everyday to show them that […] Read More