A video posted on Facebook has gone viral on the internet, featuring Black men of all ages, professions, and shades, wearing a black t-shirt over their favorite jerseys.
The movement is called #BLACKOUTNFL. It is in response to the NFL blackballing Colin Kaepernick for taking a knee at football games in protest of police brutality.
In the video, Pastor Debliare Snell, explains why this movement is so important. He says, “Since the end of last season, as a result of this protest, Colin Kaepernic
Kaepernick’s football career remains tenuous, at best, while I am able to cash in on the wages of whiteness. Like dozens of white quarterbacks, 32 owners, countless media pundits, and millions of fans, my decision to speak or
Film director Spike Lee created a cyber stir Tuesday when he tweeted a flier announcing the “United We Stand: Rally for for Colin Kaepernick.”
The rally will be held on Wednesday, August 23 outside of the NFL Headquarters in New York.
Fans have also started a boycott against the NFL for blackballing Kaeperni
The NFL’s free agency frenzy has kicked into high gear, but a name a name we’re not hearing very much is quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who recently opted out of his final year with the San Francisco 49ers.
Recently, Kaepernick made it known that he plans to stand for the National Anthem in 2017. His decision came about at the same time it was reported certain NFL teams said they would not pursue K
Colin Kaepernick is back.
After a four-game losing streak with Blaine Gabbert at the helm — a stretch where the former first-round pick threw for just four touchdowns and six interceptions and posted an average passer rating of 65.1 — the team is making a change, Chip Kelly announced on Tuesday. Kelly and the staff met earlier in the day to discuss a potential quarterback swap.
Kelly said that the move had nothing to do with Kaepernick’s soon-to-be altered contract status, which should negate
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) speaks to the media during a press conference after game four of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Warriors won 108-97. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Steph Curry is backing Hillary Clinton for the 2016 presidential election.
The two-time MVP spoke at TechCruch in San Francisco on Tuesday. While taking questions, he was asked about the upcoming election and who he was going for. His answer wa
Two days after sparking a national conversation in the wake of his decision to sit during the pre-game performance of the national anthem Friday night, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick isn’t changing his tune.
Addressing reporters from his locker at the team’s training facility for nearly 20 minutes Sunday, Kaepernick, who’s sat during The Star Spangled Banner for each of the Niners’ preseason games so far, said: “I’ll continue to sit. … I’m going to continue to stand with the
The San Francisco 49ers hired Chip Kelly as their coach Thursday, finding a focused, football-first leader CEO Jed York is counting on to turn the once-proud franchise back into a contender.
York announced the move on Twitter and so did the team on its Twitter account.
“After a thorough search, Trent & I are thrilled to announce Chip Kelly as the new #HeadCoach of the @49ers,” York wrote, referring to general manager Trent Baalke.
Kelly won’t be introduced in a news conference until next week
