Micah Abernathy talks about growing up the grandson of Ralph David Abernathy, connection to Atlanta | Falcons in Focus

Falcons safety Micah Abernathy joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss growing up as the grandson of civil rights activist Ralph David Abernathy and his family's strong connection to the city of Atlanta. He also breaks down the opportunity before him to make the Falcons 53-man roster and what it means to play for his hometown team on the latest episode of Falcons in Focus. 0:00 - Intro00:20 - Getting signed by the Atlanta Falcons2:06 - Experience playing in home town3:41 - Upbringing & Childhood memories in Atlanta5:15 - Influence from Michael Vick6:24 - Bearing the Abernathy name7:58 - Family Legacy in Atlanta8:53 - A Father’s love & Family Support11:11 - The legacy of Ralph David Abernathy13:55 - Restoring something special in Atlanta15:20 - Influential women16:13 - Building for the next generation18:15 - A journey ‘driven by faith’21:28 - Relationship with Jerry Gray22: 30 - Overcoming adversity23:30 - Building something special at Falcons26:45 - Training Camp rituals27:35 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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