When in a recession, it always pays to have a second hustle — especially for Black men in America. John Singleton, Robert Townsend and Keenen Ivory Wayans are doing their part to help out by holding training camps for football players who want to tackle acting.

From April 2-5, the first NFL Pro Hollywood Boot Camp will be held at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. To date, twenty former and current NFL players will participate, said the league Monday in a statement.