NFL star Martellus Bennett tackles stereotypes with children's book

Published April 8, 2019 10:58 PM CDT

Martellus Bennett grew up in Alief, Texas and he went on to have a successful career in the NFL, even winning Super Bowl LI with the New England Patriots.

However, he’s not just an athlete, he’s also a children’s author. His latest book, “Dear Black Boy”, tackles the stereotype of young black boys’ expectations of just playing sports.