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What branding social activism could mean for Nike’s business

Colin Kaepernick, currently embroiled in legal proceedings against the league, was chosen for the company’s “Just Do It” campaign, which sparked protests from some sports…

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LeBron James slams NFL team owners during his HBO talk show

James said the NFL has “a bunch of old white men owning teams” with a “slave mentality” and that the NBA is more tolerant. source

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Maroon 5 hit with Super Bowl backlash before the game

The NFL announced the band, this year’s halftime headliners, will not be appearing at the traditional pre-Super Bowl press conference. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2S3qgh2 WATCH FULL…

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Kaepernick speaks out against Nike ad showing shoes with Betsy Ross flag

The brand pulled the Betsy Ross flag sneakers after Kaepernick voiced concerns over using the controversial design. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2XhCRzw #ABCNews #Nike #BetsyRoss #Kaepernick #Sneakers…

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Nike yanks Betsy Ross flag sneaker after public criticism

Colin Kaepernick, one of the brand’s faces, intervened, reportedly telling executives that the design was considered offensive to some. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD…

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Kaepernick fires back at Jay-Z after NFL deal l ABC News

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick took to Instagram to call on people to take a stand, writing, “Stay strong Brothers!!” #ABCNews #ColinKaepernick #JayZ #SocialInustice #NFL…

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Multiple NFL teams to send reps to Colin Kaepernick’s workout l ABC News

The former 49ers quarterback is preparing to work out in Atlanta on Saturday for at least 10 NFL teams after three years of being unsigned….

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Unusual showcase for ‘blacklisted’ quarterback Colin Kaepernick l ABC News

Kaepernick was invited by the NFL to showcase his talent for 32 teams in hopes of securing a contract, but the venue was changed at…

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Colin Kaepernick holds workout for NFL teams | ABC News

The location of the workout moved 59 miles from the Atlanta Falcons’ facility. #ColinKaepernick #NFL #Quarterback #Protest #ABCNews source

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Kaepernick’s attorney talks country’s ‘monumental problem’ with race

Attorney Mark Geragos discusses the fallout from the George Floyd case, and if former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will ever return to the NFL. ABC…

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How Colin Kaepernick went from football star to civil rights icon | Nightline

At the height of his career in the NFL, Kaepernick took a stand against racial inequality and police brutality for the world to see. Since…

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