Kaepernick: An ideal betrayed by footwear
It has been building, this loss of civil discourse. Not that we haven’t been here before; that moment when it is all shouting with no listening.After the rejectionism of the Tea Party, the dulling safe...
View ArticleIn Kaepernick controversy, we forget the purpose behind the protest
Earlier this week I spilled some digital ink complementing Colin Kaepernick’s sedentary anthem protest, even as it was undermined by his choice of inflammatory hosiery.He wanted to bring attention to...
View ArticleComing full circle on Kaepernick and the National Anthem protests
A few weeks ago, I saw, and read about, San Francisco 49ers Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, sitting down during the playing of the National Anthem during a preseason NFL game. My initial reaction was...
View ArticleKaepernick to be awarded medal from Harvard
Harvard University will reportedly honor former NFL player-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick with a medal next month.The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, who is one of eight people lined up to be...
View ArticleColin Kaepernick's controversial NFL workout echoes the past
It’s been almost three seasons since the once-star quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, played in the NFL. After an impressive 72 career touchdown passes, 13 rushing touchdowns, 30 interceptions and a Super...
View ArticleNFL's Goodell says league was 'wrong' on player protests
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday called for peaceful protests against police brutality, reversing past opposition to such demonstrations and saying the NFL admits "we were wrong for not...
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