On August 26, 2016, Colin Kaepernick began his kneeling demonstration to protest police brutality and social injustice. The decision sparked a ripple effect of protests across the league but also garnered widespread hate and criticism over what many initially believed to be unpatriotic and the disrespect of the American flag. …
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Roger Goodell Says He Wishes The NFL Listened To Colin Kaepernick When He First Took A Knee in 2016
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he wishes the NFL had listened to Colin Kaepernick about the issues regarding police brutality against Black people when he first took a knee in 2016. Goodell was speaking to former NFL player Emmanuel Acho for his show ‘Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man’ when …
Read More »Navy SEALS Will No Longer Support National Navy SEAL Museum After Video Of Dogs Attacking Man Wearing A Colin Kaepernick Jersey
A recent video of a man wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey while dogs attacked him at a 2019 fundraiser has surfaced the world wide web, drawing outrage and an investigation launched by the Navy. According to Forbes, the Navy announced on Monday that they were investigating the incident that took …
Read More »Navy SEALs Launch Investigation Into Video Of Dogs Attacking A Man Wearing Colin Kaepernick Jersey At SEAL Museum Demonstration
The Navy SEALs have launched an investigation after videos surfaced showing a man wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey getting mauled by K-9 dogs as part of a demonstration for kneeling during the national anthem. The video was originally posted in January 2019 and taken during a fundraiser at The National …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Signs First-Look Production Deal With Disney; Will Create A Docuseries
Colin Kaepernick is making moves off the field and has signed a first-look production deal with Disney. On Monday, Disney announced that it is partnering with the former NFL quarterback’s production company Ra Vision Media. The first-look deal gives Disney first dibs on anything Kaepernick’s production company will produce. As …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick’s High School Years To Be The Focus Of New Netflix Series From Ava DuVernay
A limited series about Colin Kaepernick’s high school years is coming to Netflix. Kaepernick has teamed up with Ava DuVernay to create a six-episode scripted series, titled, Colin in Black & White. The series will focus on Kaepernick’s formative years and provide a look into the acts and experiences that …
Read More »Donald Trump Says Colin Kaepernick Should Get Another Shot in the NFL: “If He Has the Playing Ability”
Colin Kaepernick is finally getting the appreciation he deserves, even though it took nearly four years. At a 2016 preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback began kneeling during the country’s National Anthem and later told the press “I am not going to stand …
Read More »San Antonio Spurs President And Coach Gregg Popovich Calls Out NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell For Being Intimidated By Donald Trump Amid Colin Kaepernick National Anthem Kneeling Protests
In 2016, NFL player Colin Kaepernick began to kneel during the national anthem at football games to raise awareness about police brutality and oppression against African Americans and people of color. During a rally in Alabama back in 2017, #DonaldTrump, in response, referred to Kaepernick and players, who also chose …
Read More »NBA Head Coaches Steve Kerr & Gregg Popovich Along With NFL Head Coach Pete Carroll Speak On Colin Kaepernick: “We Owe A Tremendous Amount To Him”
In a recent episode of Gregg Popovich’s Flying Coach podcast, Steve Kerr and Pete Carroll spoke about Colin Kaepernick and said that his peaceful protest years ago, was overlooked and that “we owe a tremendous amount to him.” “[Kaepernick] took a stand on something, figuratively took a knee, but he stood …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick To Reach Out To New York Jets Despite Fake Tweet
On Thursday, Colin Kaepernick became the number one trending topic on Twitter after a tweet claimed he signed a one year deal with the New York Jets for $9 million. However, the news turned out to be false as users realized the tweet came from the twitter page, SuperToughScene, rather …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick To Release Memoir To Give “Insight” on His Decision To Protest
It’s been nearly four years since Colin Kaepernick has appeared in the NFL, and nearly three since he became a free agent. But now it appears the baller is taking his talents elsewhere. In a statement released by Kaepernick’s newly formed publishing house, Kaepernick Publishing, the former quarterback will go …
Read More »The XFL Claims Colin Kaepernick’s Salary Requests Were Too High To Consider
After several attempts to continue his career in the NFL, Colin Kaepernick is willing to take his skills elsewhere. According to Fox News, Kaepernick was recently in talks to join the X-Treme Football League, otherwise known as the XFL. But things backfired as the former NFL quarterback was informed that …
Read More »Jay-Z Discusses NFL Partnership, Says “People Should Move Beyond Colin Kaepernick”
While Jay-Z does agree with the public sentiment that Colin Kaepernick was “done wrong” by the NFL, the rap mogul thinks it is time to move on from the former player’s saga and on to a new chapter. According to his new interview with The NY Times, Jay-Z told Katherine …
Read More »PETA’s Colin Kaepernick Themed Super Bowl Commercial About Species Discrimination Reportedly Denied By FOX
PETA put its own spin on the Colin Kaepernick silent protest for a Super Bowl commercial. However, FOX wasn’t moved by the submission, and it was denied to air during the Super Bowl. The visual featured animated animals taking a knee to protest speciesism, a form of discrimination that involves …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick’s New Nike Shoe Sells Out In Less Than A Day
Colin Kaepernick’s new black-and-white shoe priced at $110, sold out on the first day of its North American release, according to Nike’s official website. A Nike Spokesperson spoke on their collaboration with Kaepernick stating, “This Air Force 1 season, Nike partnered with a collective of collaborators to design an AF1 …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick’s Workout Helps Land WR Jordan Veasy A Job With The Redskins
After almost three weeks since Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta, Kaepernick is still awaiting an offer from the league. However, one player in attendance has been offered an opportunity as a result of the workout. During his training drills, Kaepernick brought several receivers along with him to show the league …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick’s Workout Video Sent To Each NFL Team
Last week it was announced that Colin Kaepernick and the NFL scheduled a workout to help Kaepernick get back in the league. However, many NFL fans and critics were skeptical of the NFL’s intentions, arguing that Kaepernick was given less than a week’s worth of notice and refused to change …
Read More »Jay-Z Reportedly “Disappointed” Colin Kaepernick Turned Workout Into Publicity Stunt
This weekend, the NFL hosted a private workout session to showcase Colin Kaepernick’s polished skills on the field to increase the possibility that he’d join the league again. The work out was reportedly backed by Jay-Z, but Kaepernick’s last-minute cancellation has allegedly rubbed the mogul the wrong way. In fact, …
Read More »O.J. Simpson Shares Concerns About Colin Kaepernick; Warns Kaepernick About His Friends
O.J. Simpson shared a video on twitter of him sharing his concerns about free agent NFL player Colin Kaepernick. “I’m a guy that’s been through just about everything, and the one thing I’ve learned is that sometimes your friends,” O.J. said, adding, “and I don’t doubt these are your friends, …
Read More »Jay-Z Reportedly Influenced Colin Kaepernick’s Private Workout Opportunity With The NFL
It turns out Jay-Z played a part in getting Colin Kaepernick this opportunity to prove he still belongs in the NFL. According to a breakdown of the specifics surrounding the private workout, Ian Rapoport from NFL.com revealed that Hov potentially used his position within the NFL to sway teams into taking a …
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