Tag: Colin Kaepernick

Nike unveils Colin Kaepernick ad to air during NFL season opener

The former 49ers quarterback is revealed as the narrator toward the end of the spot.

September 6, 2018

Serena lauds controversial QB Kaepernick, Reid

Serena Williams said that "every athlete, every human" should be grateful for the stand on social issues taken by former NFL players Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid.

September 1, 2018

Obama backs NFL player Colin Kaepernick’s right to snub anthem

US President Barack Obama on Monday said NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the US national anthem, was exercising his constitutional right to make a point. Speaking in China, Obama said the player had raised legitimate issues. Kaepernick stirred controversy when he sat during the national anthem to protest against racial injustice, …

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September 6, 2016