Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid. Illustration of two Black men in light blue jerseys raising fist and taking knee in front of yellow and orange background with other people and text that reads,"IF NOT US, WHO? IF NOT NOW, WHEN?"
Sameer Rao  Feb 4, 2019 5:11PM EST

This Artist Spent Super Bowl Halftime Painting Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid

Brandan “Bmike” Odums wanted to support the athletes’ activism against police violence during the big game. So, he made a mural.
Eric Reid;.blue and white football cleats with Black Panther Party symbol and protestors in black and white with text that reads "PANTHER POWER" and "IF NOT NOW, WHEN?" in front of black jersey with blue stripes and white letters that spell "REID"
Sameer Rao  Dec 18, 2018 2:35PM EST

Eric Reid Uses Cleats to Celebrate Activist Art and Kaep's Cause

New Orleans-based artist Brandan Bmike Odums designed the Carolina Panthers safety’s cleats with references to the Black Panther Party.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 19, 2018 11:39AM EDT

Rihanna Says No to the Super Bowl

The singer reportedly declined to perform at the halftime show in solidarity with blacklisted NFL player and activist Colin Kaepernick.
Colin Kaepernick. Black man with black afro and beard stands in black suit with black t-shirt and necklace while holding glass award behind black microphone and stand and in front of blue and brown background and grey letters that read "Sports Illustrated
Sameer Rao  Oct 11, 2018 3:45PM EDT

Colin Kaepernick and Bryan Stevenson Honored With Harvard's W.E.B. DuBois Medal

The award celebrates contributions to Black culture across various fields.
Marlin Briscoe. Black-and-white image of a Black man with black afro and beard in jersey with white numeral "86" on front, in front of grass
Sameer Rao  Sep 25, 2018 11:43AM EDT

Pro Football's First Black Starting QB On Sports Racism Then and Now

Hall of Famer Marlin Briscoe: “Today, you thought that all those attitudes were nonexistent or filtered away to some degree, but with the Trump-isms, his philosophy has brought, out of the woodwork, that old-time thought process. That’s scary—it really is.”
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Sameer Rao  Sep 6, 2018 2:53PM EDT

Colin Kaepernick Stars in Nike TV Spot For NFL Season Opener

The athlete, philanthropist and activist’s involvement in the new “Just Do It” campaign prompted a range of responses from supporters, opponents and the NFL.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 31, 2018 11:28AM EDT

NFL Arbitrator: Kaepernick's Collusion Grievance Can Proceed

The NFL tried to dismiss the activist-athlete’s claims that it intentionally banned him from playing on any team. It failed. 
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Sameer Rao  May 31, 2018 1:04PM EDT

Kaepernick Depositions Reveal Trump Influenced NFL's Protest Rule

President Donald Trump to Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones: “Tell everybody, you can’t win this one. This one lifts me.”
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Kenrya Rankin  May 23, 2018 3:09PM EDT

NFL Banishes Protesting Players to the Locker Room During Anthem

Commissioner Roger Goodell: “This season, all league and team personnel shall stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem.”
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Sameer Rao  Apr 24, 2018 2:41PM EDT

ICYMI: Amnesty International Names Colin Kaepernick 'Ambassador of Conscience'

“This is an award that I share with all the countless people throughout the world combating the human rights violations of police officers.”
Black man with black afro and beard in black leather blazer and t-shirt and brown necklace raises fist in front of blue curtain and red and white and blue U.S. flag
Sameer Rao  Apr 13, 2018 12:21PM EDT

NFL Sources Say Seahawks Postponed Colin Kaepernick Visit Over Kneeling Protest

Supporters of the activist athlete say the Seattle team’s decision proves Kaepernick’s accusations of collusion to keep him off the field.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 12, 2017 2:49PM EST

3 Reasons the Philadelphia Eagles Should Hire Colin Kaepernick

With Carson Wentz out for the rest of the season, the winningest team in the NFC has a chance to bring another talented quarterback on board. Colin Kaepernick should be that man.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 6, 2017 2:30PM EST

'My Platform Is My People': Colin Kaepernick Wins Sports Illustrated's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award

Surprise guest Beyoncé Knowles-Carter presents the prize to the NFL free agent at SI’s ”Sportsperson of the Year” awards. 
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Sameer Rao  Dec 4, 2017 12:30PM EST

Malcolm Jenkins and Michael Bennett Comment on Players Coalition Fracture

Several players accused Jenkins of negotiating the NFL’s recent financial commitment to social justice activism without a consensus.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 30, 2017 4:44PM EST

Colin Kaepernick Receives Muhammad Ali Legacy Award as NFL Commits Nearly $90 Million to Player Activism

“Like Muhammad, Colin is a man who stands on his convictions with confidence and courage, undaunted by the personal sacrifices he has had to make to have his message heard.”
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Sameer Rao  Nov 6, 2017 12:49PM EST

NFL Team Owners, Commissioner Deposed in Colin Kaepernick Collusion Case

Jerry Jones and Robert McNair publicly criticized NFL players for kneeling in opposition to police racism. Now they have to turn over their cell phone and email records to investigators.
Black men in white uniforms with red and navy lettering and insignia kneel on green grass in front of grey sky
Sameer Rao  Oct 30, 2017 12:09PM EDT

Players Kneel After Texans Team Owner Calls Them 'Inmates,' Kaepernick's Lawyers Press for Seat at the Table

Robert McNair criticized player protests against social injustice by saying, “We can’t have the inmates running the prison.”
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Sameer Rao  Oct 16, 2017 11:59AM EDT

Colin Kaepernick Accuses NFL Owners of Collusion

In a new grievance, the free agent quarterback and activist says that league executives intentionally blackballed him for inciting protest against police violence.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 11, 2017 5:18PM EDT

Roger Goodell Asks NFL Players to Stand for National Anthem, Encounters Immediate Backlash

Critics took the NFL commissioners to task for asking athletes to “move past this controversy” while Colin Kaepernick remains unsigned.
Two Black men in red jerseys with white lettering and gold pants kneel on brown tarp in front of orange drink containers and other men in red jerseys with white lettering
Sameer Rao  Sep 28, 2017 12:03PM EDT

WATCH: Colin Kaepernick's Former Teammates Show Solidarity in New Video

Eric Reid, Marquise Goodwin and Dontae Johnson express their support of Kaepernick’s actions against racial injustice in a new video.