Jim Harbaugh Offers Colin Kaepernick Coaching Role with LA Chargers
*Former NFLer-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick was offered a coaching position with the Los Angeles Chargers by his former mentor, Jim Harbaugh. This could be a potential path for Kaepernick to return to football, as he remains focused on his desire to play the game, Vibe reports. Harbaugh said Kaepernick responded to the offer with, “I’ll get […]
Continuing the Mission – What is Colin Kaepernick Doing Now?
*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 when it comes to doing the right thing. […]
Life Beyond Football: Colin Kaepernick Family Life and Values
*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 the San Francisco 49ers. This decision sparked both intense backlash and a powerful movement. But how did it all start? How did the player’s family life […]
Charlamagne Slams Colin Kaepernick’s ‘Pathetic’ Letter to New York Jets
*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 Instagram, Kaepernick – who addresses […]
Colin Kaepernick Writes Letter to NY Jets Offering to Join While Aaron Rodgers Says Team Needs to ‘Grow Up’ | VIDEO
*(CNN) — Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has written a letter to the New York Jets offering his services to the struggling team. In a letter released by the rapper J Cole on Instagram, Kaepernick – who addresses Jets general manager Joe Douglas – says he would be “honored” to join the team and “lead […]
Colin Kaepernick Pays for Autopsy of Man Who Died in Jail After Being ‘Eaten Alive’ by Bed Bugs
*Colin Kaepernick paid for the autopsy of the mentally ill Georgia man who died in a bedbug-infested jail cell last year. As TMZ reports, Kaepernick contacted the family’s attorney, Ben Crump, to help fund an independent autopsy that was conducted by authorities. The official autopsy came back “undetermined.” We previously reported that LaShawn Thompson, 35, […]
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 Chicago, […]
Spike Lee Says His Colin Kaepernick Documentary Will Tell ‘His Story, Not the False Narratives’
*Spike Lee will direct a documentary about Colin Kaepernick that will air across multiple nights on EPSN. We reported previously that the multi-part documentary will feature extensive interviews with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and never-before-seen footage from Kaepernick’s archive to provide “a full, first-person account of his journey.” “It’s his story, not the […]
Montreal International Black Film Festival Announces Vital & Inspiring 18th Annual Program (Sept 20-25)
*Canada’s largest Black Film Festival, the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), is back with a vital and more diverse 18th edition running from September 20 – 25, 2022. MIBFF is excited to reconnect with the film community and festival goers entirely In-Person (and Virtual!) for the first time in over two years, with more venues, programming, and activities than ever before! […]
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab Welcome Their First Child | PHOTO
*(CNN) — Athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick and his partner Nessa Diab announced Sunday the birth of their first child. “Colin and I welcomed our amazing baby to the world a few weeks ago and we are over the moon with our growing family,” Diab wrote on Instagram along with a photo of the couple […]
Nope! Colin Kaepernick is NOT Investing in Ice Cube’s BIG3 League
*Despite rumors of (Colin Kaepernick) the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback stepping in as an investor for (Ice Cube) the hip-hop legend, a spokesperson has confirmed that it is simply that—a rumor. Ice Cube founded the BIG3 League, a 3-on-3 basketball competition, in 2017 alongside entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz. According to its official Twitter bio, […]
Colin Kaepernick’s Social Justice Program Teams with EIF
*Colin Kaepernick’s charity, Know Your Rights Camp has partnered with the Entertainment Industry Foundation to launch important initiatives for urban communities. Kaepernick launched “I Know My Rights” Camp to raise awareness of higher education and self-empowerment, and to provide information on how to properly interact with law enforcement in various scenarios. EIF is an organization […]
Colin Kaepernick is Training with the Las Vegas Raiders – NFL Comeback in Motion?
*(CNN) — Colin Kaepernick trained with the Las Vegas Raiders this week, signaling a potential comeback in the NFL, according to US media reports. Kaepernick worked out for the Raiders on Wednesday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The 34-year-old — who drew controversy for kneeling during the national anthem when he was a San […]
Antonio Brown Clowns Kaepernick – Says He Wasn’t Mistreated by NFL & Calls Him ‘TRASH!’ | WATCH
*Antonio Brown is weighing in on #ColinKaepernick saying he hasn’t been mistreated. The former wide receiver recently sat down for an interview with ‘This Is 50.’ During the show, the free-agent spoke about his life outside of the #NFL. Host June Archer asked Brown to give his perspective on the NFL following his release […]
Raiders Owner Says Kaepernick is ‘Misunderstood’ – So, is He Gonna Sign Him?
*It’s been several years since Colin Kaepernick played in the NFL, but that has certainly not stopped those who still hope to see him back on the field one day—and that now includes the owner of one of the top teams in the league. Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis recently stated that not only would […]
