Showing posts with label Colin Kaepernick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colin Kaepernick. Show all posts
Friday, August 16, 2019
Jay Z Denies Turning Down Super Bowl Half Time Show for Colin Kaepernick
Two years ago Jay Z was alleged to have turned down the chance to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in solidarity with exiled player Colin Kaepernick, in rumors fueled by Jay himself after he began wearing Colin's jersey and dedicating 'The Story of O.J.' to Colin during performances on the 444 Tour [click here and here if you missed that].
Turns out Jay's reason for turning down the Super Bowl had nothing to do with Kap...
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Jay Z Says We've Moved Past Kneeling.
This week Jay Z caught heat after taking a position with the NFL after they banned Colin Kaepernick for kneeling during the national anthem to bring awareness to unpunished police brutality in the Black community [click here if you missed that].
Jay speaks about his new gig and says we've moved beyond kneeling...
Colin Kaepernick Reacts to Jay Z NFL Deal
Yesterday Jay Z raised eyebrows after accepting a position with the NFL despite the ongoing boycott in solidarity with exiled quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was effectively banished from the league for kneeling during the national anthem to bring awareness to unpunished police brutality in the Black community [click here if you missed that].
Colin Kaepernick low key responds...
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Colin Kaepernick's Girlfriend Calls Out Jay Z
This week Jay Z and Roc Nation announced a new partnership with the NFL to lead the league’s endeavors in music and entertainment [click here if you missed that].
Exiled player Colin Kaepernick's girlfriend, Nessa Diab, calls out Jay Z for disregarding the NFL boycott to take the job...
Jay Z and Roc Nation Partner with the NFL
Two years ago Jay Z turned down the NFL's request to perform for the Super Bowl half time show in solidarity with quarterback Colin Kaeperneck who was unofficially exiled from the league for kneeling during the National Anthem to bring awareness to wide spread and unpunished police brutality in the Black community [click here if you missed that].
Now Jay Z and the NFL are coming together...
Friday, February 15, 2019
The NFL Settles with Colin Kaepernick
Two years ago blackballed quarterback Colin Kaepernick sued the NFL after accusing team owners of colluding to keep him out of the league after he began kneeling during the national anthem to protest widespread unpunished police brutality against the Black community [click here if you missed that].
The case has just been settled...
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
Cee Lo Regrets Saying F the NFL Protesters
This week Atlanta recording artist Cee Lo Green was forced to apologize after posting 'F--k the NFL protesters' on social media in support of fellow Atlanta recording artist Big Boi's performance during the Super Bowl LIII half time show [click here if you missed that].
Cee Lo regrets his choice of words...
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Cee Lo Green Apologizes to NFL Protesters
Over the weekend Atlanta recording artist Cee Lo Green said, 'F--k the NFL protesters,' in support of fellow Atlanta recording artist Big Boi, who crossed the NFL picket line to perform with Maroon 5 and Travis Scott for the Super Bowl LIII halftime show [click here if you missed that].
Cee Lo has had a change of heart...
Beyoncé Congratulates Chloe x Halle
This week Beyoncé raised eyebrows by allowing her artists Chloe x Halle to break the NFL boycott in support of blackballed player Colin Kaepernick to sing America the Beautiful at Super Bowl LIII [click here if you missed that].
She said what she said...
Monday, February 04, 2019
Rihanna Stands with Kap
Pop star Rihanna one of the few celebrities to publicly honor the Super Bowl boycott in support of Colin Kaepernick after he was blacklisted for kneeling during the National Anthem to bring awareness to unpunished police brutality against unarmed Black people in America...
Friday, January 18, 2019
Gladys Knight Defends Super Bowl Performance
This week soul music legend Gladys Knight raised eyebrows after agreeing to sing the National Anthem for Super Bowl LIII despite the ongoing boycott in support of quarterback Colin Kaepernick who has been blackballed from the league for kneeling during the National Anthem to bring awareness to unchecked police brutality in the Black community [click here if you missed that].
Ms. Knight defends her decision...
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Nike Sales Up Colin Kaeprnick Jersey Sells Out
Last week there was a rash of protests against Nike for choosing exiled NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick to front the 30th anniversary of their Just Do It campaign [click here if you missed that].
The protests have NOT affected Nike's bottom line...
Thursday, September 06, 2018
Nike Releases Colin Kaepernick Narrated Commercial
This week Nike announced that exiled NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick would be the face of their campaign for the 30th anniversary of the Just Do It slogan [click here if you missed that].
Nike just released the first commercial....
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
Nike Unveils New Colin Kaepernick Campaign
Friday, August 31, 2018
Colin Kaepernick Wins Arbitration Ruling
Judge rules blackballed NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick can go forward with his collusion lawsuit against team owners who conspired to keep him out of the league for kneeling during the National Anthem to bring awareness to unchecked police brutally against Black people...
Monday, March 19, 2018
OJ Simpson Disagrees with Colin Kaepernick Protest
OJ Simpson gives his opinion on blacklisted NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the the national anthem to protest unpunished police brutality in the Black community...
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Colin Kaepernick Details $1 Million Pledge
Colin Kaepernick, who was blacklisted from the NFL for his peaceful protests during the the National Anthem [click here if you missed that], updates fans on the progress of his pledge to donate $1 million to social justice causes...
Monday, December 18, 2017
Steph Curry and Colin Kaepernick Want In on Diddy's Panther Deal
Over the weekend Sean 'Diddy' Combs announced he was interested in buying the Carolina Panthers football team [click here if you missed that].
Steph Curry and Colin Kaepernick want in...