The families of Botham Jean, Antwon Rose and Danroy Henry know the trauma of police violence all too well. Each has had a young Black man suddenly snatched from them as a result of police shootings. In their next steps…
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Colin Kaepernick Criticizes ‘American Imperialism’, So Naturally, Republicans Are Blowing a Fuse
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is facing heat, particularly from Republicans, over his condemnation of America’s growing imperialism and “terrorism against Black and Brown people.” Kaepernick, a pro-athlete-turned-activist, ruffled feathers with his response to the U.S drone strike that killed…
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Said the League Has ‘Moved On’ From Colin Kaepernick After Workout Debacle
Based on the words of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, it seems the chance of Colin Kaepernick playing in the NFL again has passed. On Wednesday, at the league’s owner meeting in Irving, Texas, Goodell was asked about the special NFL…
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Receiver Who Participated in Colin Kaepernick’s NFL Workout Signs to the Redskins
Colin Kaepernick still hasn’t landed a job after his workout in Georgia last month, but one of the receivers he threw passes to did. Jordan Veasy, who was released from the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad a few weeks before the…
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Colin Kaepernick still unemployed as NFL signs receiver who worked out with him
Colin Kaepernick speaks to media after working out for NFL teams at Drew High School in Riverdale, Georgia, on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (Photo by Terry Shropshire for Steed Media Service) The fallout from Colin Kaepernick’s impromptu workout continues. Weeks…
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Nike to release new Colin Kaepernick signature shoe (photo)
Colin Kaepernick speaks to the media following his unofficial NFL workout in Atlanta (Photo by Terry Shropshire for Steed Media Service) Shoe and apparel king Nike is going to release the sleek new Colin Kaepernick signature shoe in December, despite…
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‘He Don’t Want To Play’: Eric Reid and Stephen A. Smith Get Into Heated Exchange Over Colin Kaepernick Moving NFL Workout
Eric Reid and Stephen A. Smith had a heated exchange over Colin Kaepernick and the workout he held on Saturday. The workout was originally supposed to take place at the Atlanta Falcons’ training facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, but shortly…
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Kunta Kinte and Switching Venues: The Truth Behind Colin Kaepernick’s NFL Workout
Three years since his protest of the national anthem over police brutality spawned controversy, Colin Kaepernick headed to Atlanta this weekend to work out for dozens of NFL teams. But there were some unexpected moments along the way. Below are…
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