It is no secret that after Aaron Rodgers went down for the New York Jets, there was a void at the Quarterback position. Given that Colin Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL for seven years, the league community didn’t view him as a serious option. Many believed it would be …
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Colin Kaepernick Will Fund Second Autopsy Of Inmate Who Died After Bed Bugs Invaded His Cell
Colin Kaepernick is helping a family get down to the bottom of what happened to their loved one who died under mysterious circumstances in a Georgia jail. TMZ reports that the former pro-football star will foot the bill for a second autopsy for LaShawn Thompson. The 35-year-old was arrested in June …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Admits White Adoptive Parents Perpetuated Racism While Raising Him [Video]
Former NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, is opening up about his childhood, admitting that his adoptive parents perpetuated racism at times while raising him. In an interview with CBS News, Kaepernick discussed his new graphic novel, “Change The Game,” and the process of accepting his racial identity while being raised by …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick To Examine History Of Corruption & Unjustified Murders At The Hands Of Bakersfield Police [Video]
Colin Kaepernick is once again shaking the table in the name of social justice with a new documentary shining a spotlight on the corruption throughout a California police department. The three-part docu-series, titled “Killing County,” concentrates on the Bakersfield Police Department and its history of violence against Black and brown …
Read More »Baller Baby Alert: Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab Welcome Their First Child
Nessa Diab and Colin Kaepernick have welcomed their first child. Diab took to Instagram to announce they had the baby a few weeks ago but contemplated sharing the news “long and hard.” “I decided to do so because today is the first day in a few weeks where I stepped …
Read More »“Kaepernick & America” Documentary Examining The Conflicts Following Colin Kaepernick’s Protest Will Air Soon
A new documentary examining the conflict Colin Kaepernick’s sideline protest caused will be released soon. According to Variety, the “Kaepernick & America” film will begin streaming on demand on Friday, September 2nd. The documentary revisits the conflicts that followed Kaepernick’s refusal to stand during the National Anthem. The movie debuted …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Finishes Workout With Las Vegas Raiders
According to a source, Colin Kaepernick just finished a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders. On Wednesday, Kaepernick hit the field with the Las Vegas Raiders six years after seemingly being blacklisted by the NFL after he took a knee in protest against police brutality in the U.S. This will …
Read More »Antonio Brown Speaks On Colin Kaepernick, Says He Hasn’t Been Mistreated [Video]
Antonio Brown is weighing in on Colin Kaepernick saying he hasn’t been mistreated. The former wide receiver recently sat down for an interview with ‘This Is 50.’ During the show, the free agent spoke about his life outside of the NFL. Host June Archer asked Brown to give his perspective …
Read More »Las Vegas Raiders’ Owner Says He’ll Welcome Colin Kaepernick with “Open Arms”
Colin Kaepernick may be calling Las Vegas home soon! Las Vegas Raiders‘ owner, Mark Davis, says he would welcome the former NFL player with “open arms.” During an episode of Race in America: A Candid Conversation, home of NBC Sports production, the owner talked about how Kaepernick deserves a chance. …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick is OK with Playing Backup QB, Just Needs an “Opportunity to Walk Through the Door” [Video]
Colin Kaepernick says he wants “the opportunity to walk through the door,” even if that means signing on as a backup quarterback to play for the NFL again. After a recent workout near the House of Athlete facility in Weston, FL, the 34-year-old quarterback sat down for a rare interview …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Gaining Interest From NFL Teams
Colin Kaepernick, who has been a free agent for the past five years, is gradually gaining interest from NFL teams. Recently, a few coaches contacted Kaepernick’s trainer and friend, David Robinson, to learn more about his performance on the field. “A few teams have reached out to me and asked how his arm …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick “Absolutely” Ready to Return to NFL, Looking for Receivers to Train With
Colin Kaepernick is still hopeful of returning to the field. Kaepernick, who hasn’t appeared in an NFL game since 2016, announced on Twitter Sunday that he is looking for receivers to workout with to stay in shape with hopes of returning to the game. “For The past five years, I’ve been working out …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Launches ‘The Autopsy Initiative’; Will Provide Families Of Victims Whose Deaths Are ‘Police-Related’ With Free Secondary Autopsies
Activist and former football player Colin Kaepernick launched an initiative to offer free, secondary autopsies to family members whose loved ones died in “police-related” incidents. Kap is going to be working with a panel of board-certified forensic pathologists who provide a series of services, including autopsies, the disclosure of preliminary …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Blasts Rittenhouse Verdict Calling Him A “White Supremacist”
Colin Kaepernick blasted the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict yesterday and said it showed that the criminal justice system in America is broken. The former NFL star turned activist called the 18-year-old who fatally shot two people in 2020 a “white supremacist” who benefited from an institution based on white supremacy. “We …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Compares NFL Draft Process To Slavery In Netflix Series
In Colin Kaepernick’s new Netflix special, he compares the NFL draft process and training camp to slavery. Colin in Black & White, the limited drama series, explores the former player’s formative years. It takes between his high school years and the events that lead to him becoming an advocate for social justice. In the …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Says He’s “Absolutely” Ready to Return to the NFL
Colin Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2016 season, but he recently revealed in a new interview that he is still focused and ready to make his return to the league. In an interview with Ebony Magazine conducted by Sunny Hostin, Kaepernick said he still gets up at …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Announces Multi-Book Deal With Scholastic to Publish Children’s Books
Colin Kaepernick’s publishing company Kaepernick Publishing inked a multi-publishing deal with Scholastic to publish children’s books. His first book will be released in April 2022, titled “I Color Myself Different,” illustrated by Eric Wilkerson. “I Color Myself Different” will be a children’s book based on one of Kaepernick’s early experiences …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick To Co-Chair SPAC With Najafi Cos.
Former NFL Quarterback turned activist Colin Kaepernick is throwing his hat into the SPAC ring. According to Deadline, SPAC stands for special purpose acquisitions companies, and Kap will co-chair a new one called Mission Advancement Corp. The company is seeking to raise $250 million to invest in socially conscious brands. …
Read More »Twitter Reacts To Colin Kaepernick Being Excluded From The NFL’s Social Justice Initiatives
Yesterday during Super Bowl LV, Former NFL player-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick started trending on Twitter after the NFL released a commercial about its social justice initiatives. The Inspire Change commercial featured clips of demonstrations against racial inequality and police brutality, as well as the Hall of Fame speech by LaDanian Tomlinson …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Blasts NFL ‘Propaganda’ During Opening Weekend
Colin Kaepernick spoke out against the NFL’s social justice initiatives on Sunday during the league’s first weekend back this season, accusing the NFL of engaging in “propaganda.” The former star quarterback turned activist took to Twitter to quote a Deadspin article that pointed out what appears to be the blackballing …
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