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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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