Latest articles on Colin Kaepernick

More than a game: NBA players in wildcat strike to protest racial injustice

Sport Refiloe Seiboko - 27 Aug 2020

In 1961, Bill Russell led his fellow Boston Celtics in refusing to play in an NBA game in protest of systemic racism. It happened again on Wednesday.

Looking inwards

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Feb 2020

Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it

The greatest show — so sit up and pay up

Article Lungani Zama - 9 Jul 2019

The Women’s World Cup was an unprecedented success. Despite the incredible entertainment and value, the women’s game still faces massive challenges

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‘Bold and unapologetic’ Semenya honoured in Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ campaign

Article Mashadi Kekana - 10 Sep 2018

South Africa's speed queen joins Serena Williams, Lebron James, Colin Kaepernick

Nike selects NFL ‘pariah’ Kaepernick to ‘just do it’

Article Chris Lefkow - 7 Sep 2018

Colin Kaepernick staged his first silent protest during the team’s third preseason game

Kaepernick fronts Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ ad campaign

Article Rob Woollard - 4 Sep 2018

Kaepernick triggered a political firestorm after kneeling during the US national anthem in 2016 to protest racial injustice

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Beyoncé, Jay-Z release joint album on marriage and identity

Article Shaun Tandon - 17 Jun 2018

The album came out late on Saturday exclusively on Jay-Z's fledgling Tidal streaming service

NFL to fine players for ‘taking a knee’

Article Staff Reporter - 24 May 2018

The new guidelines will see all NFL employees and players stand for the duration of the national anthem

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Colin Kaeparnick files grievance claiming owners collusion

Article Agence France Presse - 16 Oct 2017

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who began the kneeling protest during US anthems has filed a collusion grievance against the NFL.

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Blackballing Kaepernick: Fear of the black athlete

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Aug 2017

By blackballing Colin Kaepernick, NFL owners are telling all black athletes to stay silent and subservient.

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Sarah Smit - 22 Sep 2020

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