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Growing up with his adoptive parents, Colin Kaepernick’s childhood was far from easy. With the release of his new book, Kaep sat down with Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil, of CBS Mornings for an eye-opening discussion. As outlined in his book, Kaepernick didn’t have the greatest relationship with his adoptive parents, who are white. Kaep…
ESPN Films today announced that production has started on the previously announced multi-part documentary on Colin Kaepernick, with Spike Lee on board to direct. The project was announced last year as part of The Walt Disney Company’s overall first-look deal with Colin Kaepernick’s production arm Ra Vision Media. Kaepernick, who has never given a full,…
On Monday’s (Nov. 18) episode of Everyday Struggle, Wayno and DJ Akademiks kick off the show discussing Colin Kaepernick’s recent NFL workout and the controversy that has surrounded the former NFL player since he decided to cancel the original training location of his workout. Ak and Wayno also discuss Jay-Z being ‘upset’ with Colin’s actions…
Rihanna is not fucking with the NFL. According to reports, she declined performing at the Super Bowl in support of Colin Kaepernick. “I couldn’t dare do that. For what? Who gains from that? Not my people. I just couldn’t be a sellout. I couldn’t be an enabler,” the singer explains in a recent interview with…
Last week, rapper Jay-Z announced a partnership between his Roc Nation entertainment company and the NFL. This announcement sparked a wildfire amongst both critics and supporters of the hip hop mogul’s past backing of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. In an impassioned Youtube post, the rapper defends Jay-Z, suggesting that critics of the mogul’s decision…
Nike recently decided to put off their plans on selling shoes decorated with an early version of the American Flag. The decision came after athlete-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick, reached out to the company this week. The former NFL star explained to the officials that the “Betsy Ross” version of the flag has been associated with slavery…
Watch Kaepernick’s new Nike ad spot. Don’t ask if your dreams are crazy. Ask if they’re crazy enough. #justdoit
VH1 today announced today that Gabrielle Union will honor her mother at its annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms” special. She joins previously announced participant Colin Kaepernick, as well as Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Anthony Anderson and VH1 fan favorite, actress, and New York Times best-selling author La La Anthony, who will…