Actor Jesse Williams has become the No.1 trending topic after he used Nike’s ad campaign to promote his new Emmett Till film. Colin Kaepernick’s now iconic ad campaign with #Nike has inspired many with his line, “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.” That message rang through everyone’s …
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Dave Chappelle and Colin Kaepernick’s contributions to the Black community have earned them the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from Harvard University. On Thursday (Sept. 20) Chappelle and Kaep will be honored along with eight others for their positive progressions in Black history. In a statement, the Harvard’s Hutchins Center for …
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Colin Kaepernick may be joining forces with The Oakland Raiders or The Patriots, according to Kaepernick’s lawyer. TMZ Sports caught up with Kaepernick’s lawyer, #MarkGeragos, who hinted at the two NFL teams wanting the quarterback. “I’ve got two other teams that will remain nameless. I would just say, ‘Stay tuned’ …
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There’s no place like home. After receiving the key to his hometown in Turlock, California, Colin Kaepernick will also be inducted in the Hall of Fame at his former high school. Pitman High School announced they will be giving the ex-NFL star its highest honor on Nov. 3. “Colin was …
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Donald Trump is now coming after #Nike following the active wear’s endorsement of Colin Kaepernick.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On Labor Day, Nike revealed its new campaign which featured an image of Kaepernick with a powerful quote that read, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” While many fell in love with …
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This week, Nike made former NFL player, Colin Kaepernick, the face of a 30th anniversary “Just Do It” ad campaign. However, consumers against Kaepernick and the anthem protests haved posted videos destroying Nike products while the hashtag Boycott Nike has also been trending on Twitter. Furthermore, the ad that features …
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The National Police Organization has written Nike a formal letter- and they’re big mad. In a disgruntled letter to Nike CEO, Mark Parker, The National Police Organization is demanding a boycott of all Nike products due to the sports brand using Colin Kaepernick for their ad campaign.⠀⠀⠀ In a letter …
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On Monday, Colin Kaepernick released his new ad with Nike, as part of the brand’s 30th anniversary of its “Just Do It” campaign. The former quarterback-turned-activist signed with Nike back in 2011 and remained on the roster for the last few years. However, according to Yahoo’s Charles Robinson, Kaepernick’s team …
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Colin Kaepernick’s grievance against the NFL, claiming the owners conspired to keep him out of the league over his protest against police brutality and social injustice, is heading to trial. On Thursday, Kaepernick’s attorney, Mark Geragos, announced the news in a tweet, sharing a picture of arbitrator Stephen B. Burbank’s …
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Although Colin Kaepernick has yet to land a contract with a new NFL team, the quarterback-turned-social activist is looking to secure the bag elsewhere, all while remaining true to the cause. According to TMZ, the former baller has filed an application to trademark his signature slogan, “I’m With Kap” for …
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Back in 2016, then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat during the national anthem, ahead of his preseason debut against the Green Bay Packers. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppressed black people and people of color,” Kaepernick said …
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Tennessee Titans #JurrellCasey says he will take the fine for standing during the national anthem. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In an interview the defensive end told CNN Sports on Wednesday he plans to take a knee in protest during the national anthem while accepting the fines. “I’m going to take a fine this …
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Back in 2016, #ColinKaepernick made a statement against police brutality and social injustices by taking a knee during the National Anthem. Kaepernick’s initial statement catapulted silent protests among fellow NFL players, and a longstanding fight for equality within the sports community. Although Donald Trump weighed in, in an attempt to …
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As part of Colin Kaepernick’s grievance case against the NFL, the free agent’s legal team will reportedly seek federal subpoenas in an attempt to compel testimony from Donald Trump, Mike Pence and others who have knowledge of Trump’s stance on the National Anthem protests. Last year, Kaepernick filed a grievance …
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-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle Two years ago, former 49ers Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, started a wave of protests against police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem at a football game. Now, as the 2018 season nears its launch, NFL owners have created ruling to dead the action. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tuesday, league …
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