A new study shows the NBA is becoming America’s favorite pastime. According to a new Twitter study, NBA was the most talked about sport in 2018, LeBron James was the most popular athlete and the Cleveland Cavaliers were the most talked about team. The word “pastime” used to mean a …
Read More »Kanye West Says He Called Colin Kaepernick To Set Up a White House Visit Over Trump’s “SOB” Comment
Monday morning, Kanye West sat down with Harvey Levin on “TMZ Live” to push his message of love, and to discuss everything from the 13th Amendment to his new album. In an early released clip, West discussed the possibility of a meeting between Colin Kaepernick and Donald Trump, in an …
Read More »Eric Reid Signs To The Carolina Panthers After Previously Filing Collusion Grievance Against The NFL With Colin Kaepernick
Former San Francisco 49er and the second player to kneel with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid has signed a contract with the Carolina #Panthers after being a free agent since beginning the protest. Reid joined Kaepernick in a lawsuit filed against the league, arguing that owners colluded to keep both men …
Read More »Jesse Williams Faces Backlash After Using Colin Kaepernick-Nike Quote Over Images Of Emmett Till To Promote Upcoming Film “Till”
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 …
Read More »Dave Chappelle and Colin Kaepernick To Receive Harvard’s W.E.B. Du Bois Medal For Their Contributions To Black History
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 …
Read More »The Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots Are Thinking About Signing Colin Kaepernick
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’ …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Will Be Inducted In His High School’s Hall Of Fame
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 …
Read More »Donald Trump Attacks Nike After Colin Kaepernick Campaign Ad: “Nike Is Getting Absolutely Killed With Anger And Boycotts”
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 …
Read More »Serena Williams And LeBron James Support Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Campaign Ad: “I Stand With Nike, All Day, Every Day”
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 …
Read More »National Police Org. Calls for Boycott Over Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad After It Garners $43 Million Worth of Buzz
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 …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Lands New Deal With Nike Worth “Millions”: “We Believe Colin Is One of The Most Inspirational Athletes of This Generation”
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 …
Read More »Arbitrator Denies The NFL’s Request to Dismiss Colin Kaepernick’s Claim, Sends Grievance To Trial
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 …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick to Trademark “I’m With Kap” for New Apparel Line
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 …
Read More »Broncos GM Says Colin Kaepernick Passed Up On An Opportunity To Sign With The Team, Forgets To Mention The Deal Fell Through Before His Protests
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 …
Read More »Tennessee Titans Defensive End Jurrell Casey Says He Will Protest The National Anthem Despite The NFL’s New Policy
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 …
Read More »Oscar Robertson Calls For More White Athletes To Speak Out Against Social Injustices: “This is Not a Black Athlete Problem”
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 …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick’s Legal Team To Subpoena Donald Trump In Collusion Case Against The NFL
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 …
Read More »The NFL Will Fine Teams If Players Kneel During Anthem: “All League and Team Personnel Shall Stand and Show Respect for the Flag and the Anthem”
-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 …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Reaches His Million Dollar Pledge Goal with the Help of Fellow Celebrities
blogged by: @ashleytearra With the help of his celebrity friends, Colin Kaepernick has managed to reach his ‘Million Dollar Pledge’ goal. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s decision to start the pledge followed his monumental kneel during the national anthem at a preseason game in late 2016. Kaepernick announced that …
Read More »Chance the Rapper, Colin Kaepernick, and Rihanna Top the List for Most Charitable Celebs of 2017
DoSomething.org has released their Celebs Gone Good list for 2017 to honor the celebs that fought for positive change and gave back to their communities in major ways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ This year, Chance the Rapper took the number one spot, which was given to Queen Bey herself in 2016. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ …
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