Nation Nov 24 New book dives into problematic treatment of Black players, staff in professional sports
Arts Oct 29 Watch 8:05 New Netflix series on Kaepernick is a ‘springboard’ to conversations on race, privilege Acclaimed film director Ava Duvernay, whose projects include “The 13th," “When They See Us," and "Selma”, is behind a new Netflix series called "Colin in Black and White.” It is the coming of age story of Colin Kaepernick, years before… By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport
Nation Jun 05 Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality and racial injustice in 2016, he was mostly alone. Four years later, his protest is widely viewed as prescient. By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press
Nation Nov 16 Kaepernick throws passes for 40 minutes at strange workout Colin Kaepernick threw passes for about 40 minutes on a high school field, then signed autographs for hundreds of fans who gathered in an end zone to watch his NFL workout that was suddenly moved Saturday, the latest strange twist… By Paul Newberry, Associated Press
Nation Jul 03 Why Nike pulled ‘Betsy Ross flag’ shoes after Kaepernick criticism Nike's sales have only grown since it seized attention with its ad campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. So, the shoemaker deferred to its star endorser when he raised concerns over a sneaker featuring an early American flag. By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press
Feb 01 Watch 5:30 How fallout over Colin Kaepernick’s protest still affects the Super Bowl Two compelling NFL teams will face off in Sunday's Super Bowl, concluding a season that saw TV ratings rebound from several years of decline. But the fallout over Colin Kaepernick’s protests, and the league's response, still lingers. Amna Nawaz talks… Continue watching
Sep 06 Nike’s endorsement deal with Kaepernick is not appropriate, Trump says By Associated Press "I honor the flag. I honor our national anthem and most of the people in this country feel the same way," Trump said in an interview with Fox News. Continue reading
Sep 05 LeBron James says in Kaepernick reference: ‘I stand with Nike’ By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Closing his remarks at an award ceremony Tuesday, the basketball superstar said he stood "for anybody who believes in change." He added: "I stand with Nike, all day, every day."… Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 9:23 What believing in Colin Kaepernick means for Nike Nike just launched a new advertising campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who came to national prominence by protesting police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem before games. Nike’s move has reignited a national debate,… Continue watching
Sep 04 As face of Nike’s new ad campaign, Colin Kaepernick draws debate and backlash By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press Kaepernick's attorney Mark Geragos announced the endorsement deal on Twitter, calling Kaepernick an "All American Icon."… Continue reading