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The NFL reportedly conspired to keep Colin Kaepernick out of the league, according to a former executive. Joe Lockhart, who served as NFL vice president of communications from 2016-18, revealed the rationale behind the decision during a recent column published on CNN. Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem before each game as a silent…

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Colin Kaepernick put his career as an NFL star on the line to speak out against police brutality. The embattled NFL star decided to kneel before games during the national anthem as a silent protest against police brutality and systemic racism. Kaepernick’s protest soon became a political issue as NFL teams decided not to sign…

The NFL is catching heat after the National Football League Players Association listed Colin Kaepernick as “retired” on its website. The updated listing caught the attention of Kaepernick’s girlfriend, Nessa Diab, who put the league on blast by posting it on social media Friday evening, May 22, 2020. “Colin did NOT retire,” Diab wrote, in…

One day after a fake post about Colin Kaepernick sent the sports world into a frenzy, the post reportedly inspired Kaepernick to reach out to the team in question. On April 10, TMZ Sports reported that a source told them that Kaepernick will reach out to the New York Jets. Due to the Jets’ lack…

Jay-Z’s deal with the NFL continues to provoke heated debate on social media. Nearly one week after the Brooklyn-born rapper announced a partnership with the NFL through his Roc Nation company, whether Jay-Z made the right or wrong decision remains a hot topic of conversation. On Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, rapper Freddie Gibbs took things…

Jay-Z is receiving praise and backlash over his new partnership with the National Football League. The Brooklyn-born rapper and entrepreneur agreed to team up with the NFL to oversee some of the league’s entertainment options and social justice initiatives. However, some have issues with Jay-Z because Colin Kaepernick is not involved in the deal. One…

Colin Kaepernick changed the face of sports by kneeling during the national anthem. Three years after his initial protest, Kaepernick settled with the NFL after suing the league for colluding to deprive him of his right to be employed. Kaepernick, a quarterback who once led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl, was not…

Two days before Super Bowl LIII, a prominent mural of Colin Kaepernick was torn down in Atlanta. The mural, which was located on a building that stood across the street from Morehouse College, featured Kaepernick in an Atlanta Falcons uniform. But on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, the entire building was destroyed. Created…

Nike made a bold statement one week before the NFL season. To promote their 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It” campaign, Nike chose Colin Kaepernick as the face of the campaign. The company released a black and white photo of Kaepernick with the caption, “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.” It…

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Hours after EA Sports and “Madden NFL” received backlash for omitting Colin Kaepernick’s name from a song, the company issued an apology. Kaepernick’s name was edited out of the song “Big Bank” by YG which features Big Sean. Big Sean makes a reference to Colin Kaepernick on the song with the lyric, “You boys all cap,…

Photo via A.R. Shaw “Madden NFL” has become a staple in the gaming industry. The video game allows fans to enjoy the action of football without actually taking a brutal hit on the field. To promote across brands, “Madden NFL” and EA Sports created a soundtrack with rappers such as Migos, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi…

Several Black NFL players are seeking to come together to hit the league where it hurts. Days after owners reportedly voted to ban kneeling during the national anthem, a few Black NFL players revealed that they are considering boycotting the 2018 season by sitting out. Per a report by activist Shaun King, close to 25…

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The NFL recently revealed that they will fine players and organizations for kneeling during the national anthem. The rules were adopted by the NFL owners on May 23 during a meeting in Atlanta. With the ruling, NFL players will not be forced to remain on the field during the national anthem, but they will face…

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Some believe that Stephen A. Smith has returned to the “Sunken Place.” During a segment of ESPN’s “First Take,” Smith went after Colin Kaepernick who tweeted a quote given by Jackie Robinson in regards to the national anthem. In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, Kaepernick tweeted Robinson’s words, “I cannot stand and sing the anthem. I…

In 2017, the entire nation remained on edge mostly due to the political climate. Donald Trump’s first year in office was marred by multiple scandals, White House firings, and divisive messages that would have severe repercussions. The country reached a boiling point following the horrific events that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017.…

Colin Kaepernick will not allow NFL owners to blackball him without fighting back. According to reports by Bleacher Report, Kaepernick has filed a grievance against the owners for collusion under the latest collective bargaining agreement. A statement by Kaepernick’s attorney, Mark Geragos, was recently released. “We can confirm that this morning we filed a grievance…

A racist fire chief showed his true colors following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to skip the singing of the national anthem. In a show of protest against Donald Trump’s rhetoric, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin decided to keep his team in the locker room during the national anthem. After the silent protest, the chief of the…

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If Donald Trump and his administration want to pretend that he’s not an overt racist, he’s doing a horrible job of disguising his truth. In another attack against free speech, Trump blasted Colin Kaepernick for expressing his right to oppose police brutality against Blacks. During a troubling speech in Huntsville, Alabama, Trump rambled and provided…

Elijah Scott was forced to leave work by a manager at Kroger supermarket in Springfield, Ohio, after a customer complained about his Colin Kaepernick jersey. Last Sunday, Kroger sent out a memo to all employees that everyone could show their team spirit by wearing an NFL jersey each and every Sunday with no stipulations on…

Members of the Beaumont Bulls youth football team in Beaumont, Texas, are reportedly receiving death threats after peacefully protesting the national anthem. April Parkerson, the mother of 11-year-old running back Jaelun Parkerson, described this summer as a turning point in her son’s awareness of race and politics. As for many people across the country, online…