I thoroughly enjoyed “Colin in Black and White” created by Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick. The series showcases Kaepernick from a young age (played by Jaden Michael) on his way to becoming a cultural icon. I spoke to Jaden Michael about his greatest discovery in portraying a young Kaepernick, his activism, and the “thug” hairstyle episode.
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Following the huge success of “The Last Dance” and renewed discussions about systemic racism in America, Disney is partnering with one of the most notable voices in the country: Colin Kaepernick. The company announced a production deal with the former NFL quarterback turned activist on Monday. The first project between the two will be a docuseries from ESPN […]
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Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who claimed the NFL and its teams colluded to keep him from playing following his refusal to stand during the National Anthem, will take part Saturday in a private workout organized by the league. The NFL sent a memo Tuesday to its 32 teams, saying the session will include on-field […]
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It was ultimately a means of taking on police brutality and systemic racial injustice, but former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick says his decision to kneel in protest during the pregame National Anthem began with one man. Mario Woods. “The discussion happened shortly after the execution of Mario Woods,” Kaepernick told Paper magazine, a publication focusing on fashion and […]
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On the heels of Nike canceling a sneaker that featured a version of the American flag from the late 18th century, Nine Line Apparel based in Savannah has called for a boycott of the company. “Nike has chosen not to release the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July as it featured an old […]
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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, citing people familiar with the matter. Kaepernick contacted Nike officials saying he and others felt the “Betsy Ross” flag — featuring […]
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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has settled his collusion lawsuit against the NFL, lawyers for the athlete and the league said Friday. Kaepernick and former teammate Eric Reid, who both took knees during the national anthem before games in 2016 in a protest against systematic racism, had filed suit against the league for […]
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Wisconsin Republicans stripped Colin Kaepernick’s name from a resolution recognizing Black History Month, saying the former NFL quarterback was too controversial to be included. The state legislature’s Black Caucus drafted the resolution, which named several African-American leaders — including the Wisconsin-born Kaepernick, who famously kneeled during the national anthem while on the San Francisco 49ers to protest […]
