Jaden Michael Channels Colin Kaepernick’s Inspiration of Allen Iverson in New Netflix Series ‘Colin in Black & White’ | VIDEO
* Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay’s “Colin in BLACK and WHITE” is now streaming on Netflix. It is a series of powerful and necessary statements in response to those saying Colin Kaepernick has to say more than he has about his exile from the NFL. That message is dressed as a coming-of-age tale of resilience, […]
Continuing the Mission – What is Colin Kaepernick Doing Now?
Colin Kaepernick – Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage *Former NFL player and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick knows what it feels like to straddle two worlds. His upbringing as a biracial kid adopted by white parents made him all too familiar with the struggles of fitting in. However, fitting in isn’t always the solution, especially […]
Life Beyond Football: Colin Kaepernick Family Life and Values
Colin Kaepernick, Nessa Diab, Rick Kaepernick, and Teresa Kaepernick at the 3rd Annual ‘Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms’ in Los Angeles, CA 2018 *It’s been over seven years since the former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick made the bold move to remain seated during the national anthem in the 2016 preseason game with […]
Colin Kaepernick’s No Interview Stance Results in Lucrative Deal Loss
* Colin Kaepernick could be doing more harm than good in helping his SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) succeed in furthering causes he believes in. Awful Announcing (via the Wall Street Journal) reports the SPAC, Mission Advancement Corp., was close to finalizing a lucrative deal to acquire California-based lending firm The Change Company, but hopes […]
Colin Kaepernick Releases ‘Fact Sheet’ to ‘Set the Record Straight’ About Ongoing Rumors
Colin Kaepernick, shown at the U.S. Open this year, is still interested in playing in the NFL. (Getty) *Colin Kaepernick’s team just released a two-page ‘fact sheet’ to squash rumors that have followed the former 49er since his controversial exit from the NFL. Kaepernick was the first player to kneel during the national anthem […]
Former NFLer Dez Bryant Calls Out Colin Kaepernick for Not Creating Jobs [VIDEO]
Colin Kaepernick/Getty *Former NFL star Dez Bryant fired shots at Colin Kaepernick in a recent podcast and called out the former NFL quarterback for not creating jobs in urban communities. Bryant said he respects Kaepernick for his activism off the field but feels the controversial athlete hasn’t done enough to fulfill the promises he […]
Colin Kaepernick Announces Memoir and Multi-Project Deal with Audible
*Former NFL quarterback-turned activist Colin Kaepernick has inspired and galvanized millions of people worldwide. After he was captured kneeling during the national anthem before games – a gesture he later explained was in protest of police brutality – the soft-spoken athlete was exiled from the NFL and condemned by legions of right-leaning critics. Instead of capitulating to […]
Black Pastors Slam Colin Kaepernick’s ‘Hard Left Politics’ + Demands Nike Kick Him to the Curb
*The Coalition of African American Pastors (CAAP) are not down with Colin Kaepernick’s “hard Left anti-American politics,” so they are calling on Nike to end its relationship with former 49ers quarterback-turned-social justice activist. Kap made headlines last week after he asked Nike to pass on a Fourth of July sneaker celebrating the Betsy Ross flag. […]
Charlamagne Slams Colin Kaepernick’s ‘Pathetic’ Letter to New York Jets
Charlamagne Tha God / Getty *Charlamagne Tha God responded to Colin Kaepernick’s latest attempt to make an NFL comeback — calling the move “pathetic.” As we reported previously via CNN, Kaepernick penned a letter to the New York Jets offering his services to the struggling team. In a letter released by the rapper J Cole on […]
Colin Kaepernick Talks New Book and Possible NFL Return | Watch
* Colin Kaepernick is speaking out about his newly released book titled, “Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game,” which unpacks his early years before he became an activist and an NFL star. The graphic novel is geared toward young adults, which Kap co-authored with Eve L. Ewing, a professor and sociologist at the University of […]
Twitter Revels in the Blackness of Beyonce Presenting Colin Kaepernick with SI’s Muhammad Ali Award
Colin Kaepernick receives the SI Muhammad Ali Legacy Award with Beyonce and Trevor Noah during SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Show on December 5, 2017 at Barclays Center in New York City. *Beyoncé‘s surprise appearance to present former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick with Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award last night has […]
Awkward: As Colin Kaepernick Protests, 49ers Pay Tribute To Military
NFL football player Colin Kaepernick continues his national anthem protests, which have been met with polarizing reactions from the general public, as well as ongoing coverage from black news websites. Kaepernick lives somewhere at the intersection between politics, sports, black entertainment news, and celebrity gossip, and things are about to get even more awkward for […]
Colin Kaepernick Bags His Own Nike Line of Clothing and Apparel
* Colin Kaepernick and Nike have announced the release of his own line of apparel and shoes. According to Yahoo Sports, one featured item within Kaepernick’s line of clothing is the plain black jersey, which has no NFL logos, only Kaepernick’s number, 7, along with his name on it. We previously reported, Kaepernick provided a […]
Poduction of Colin Kaepernick’s Netflix Film Threatened by Trump Loving Proud Boys
Colin Kaepernick – Jaden Michael – Netflix/Getty composite) *Surely you’re not too surprised to learn that production on the Colin Kaepernick Netflix film has been threatened and needs to take security precautions against anti-BLM protesters. Cast and crew working on the project, “Colin in Black and White,” were sent new, stiff measures to protect […]
Colin Kaepernick Moves Workout So Media Can Attend After Dispute wih NFL
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is 30 *Colin Kaepernick’s NFL workout at the Atlanta Falcons facility did not go down as planned Saturday afternoon … as it’s being moved to a separate location. According to TMZ, the event was plagued with drama from the start. Colin’s reps claim the NFL refused to allow media to […]
