via news5: Colin Kaepernick is in the midst of his third season away from football, but that hasn’t stopped the controversial quarterback from keeping his NFL hopes alive. Kaepernick has invited NFL teams to a workout in Atlanta on Saturday, according to a memo obtained by ESPN CLICK HERE to read full story
via cnbc: Nike is pulling sneakers featuring an early American flag after former NFL football player Colin Kaepernick told the company it shouldn’t sell a shoe that he and others consider offensive, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday evening, citing people familiar with the matter. Nike shares were falling less than 1% in premarket trading Tuesday following […]
via FirstLadyB: Colin Kaepernick has filed an application to trademark an image of his face and afro, according to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records. The former NFL quarterback will use the image on a wide variety of items, from candles and shampoo bottles to clothes, mugs and backpacks. He also plans to use the image in conjunction […]
via eurweb: We gotta hand it to Nike. They ain’t scurred of the police, the NFL and the orange a-hole in the White House because of it’s controversial deal with Colin Kaepernick. In fact, the progressive thinking company just released a brand spanking new 2-minute commercial featuring the QB — and it’s slated to air during the […]
via BlackAmericaWeb: An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick is prompting a flood of debate online as sports fans react to the apparel giant backing an athlete known mainly for starting a wave of protests among NFL players of police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues. The deal unveiled by Nike and the former […]
via News5: Amnesty International awarded Colin Kaepernick its Ambassador of Conscience Award on Saturday for his public protest against racial and social injustice. “The Ambassador of Conscience award celebrates the spirit of activism and exceptional courage, as embodied by Colin Kaepernick,” Salil Shetty, the human rights group’s secretary-general, said in a statement. “He is an […]
via BCNN1: Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has completed his pledge to donate $1 million to charities that serve oppressed communities across the nation. Kaepernick donated the final $10,000 to the H.O.M.E. (Helping Oppressed Mothers Endure) charity in Lithonia, Ga., a donation that was matched by recording artist Usher. For the last $100,000 of the […]
via BlackAmericaWeb: Beyonce presented Colin Kaepernick with Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award on Tuesday night, and Kaepernick promised that “with or without the NFL’s platform, I will continue to work for the people.” Beyonce was brought out as a surprise presenter by comedian Trevor Noah. She said she was “proud and humbled” to present the award. Colin took action with […]
via TheChristianPost: Would Jesus support Colin Kaepernick’s take-a-knee protest movement against social injustice? A number of Christian players in the NFL, such as Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson, believe He would, but say they are frustrated by fellow Christians who continue to demonize efforts by players in the league to increase awareness and spur action against […]
via eurweb: Colin Kaepernick has finally signed a contract. The free agent NFL quarterback, who is still jobless after launching the current movement of NFL players protesting social injustice during the national anthem, has inked a book deal worth just over $1 million with Random House imprint One World, Page Six reports. One World’s headed by Chris Jackson, who […]
via FirstLadyB: Bishop T.D. Jakes was asked his thoughts about Colin Kaepernick not speaking out on NFL national anthem protest yet, and the mega-church Pastor said Kaepernick knows what he is doing! “I think he should do what’s best for him, Bishop Jakes told TMZ Sports.” He continued, “I’m sure he has a plan and a strategy, and I’m […]
via EEWMagazine: What began more than a year ago with a lone NFL quarterback protesting police brutality against minorities by kneeling silently during the national anthem before games has grown into a roa. Hundreds of players are sitting, kneeling, locking arms or remaining in locker rooms — their reasons for demonstrating as varied as their […]