Colin Kaepernick
How taking the knee began

How taking the knee began
NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick popularised the gesture as a protest against police brutality and racism
14 Jul 2021
Nike sales soar after Colin Kaepernick ad campaign 

Nike sales soar after Colin Kaepernick ad campaign
The sportswear giant has seen online sales rise by 31% despite a backlash and calls for a boycott
11 Sep 2018
Trump: Nike’s Kaepernick advert sends ‘terrible message’

Trump: Nike’s Kaepernick advert sends ‘terrible message’
US president responds to the new ‘Just Do It’ campaign
5 Sep 2018
Nike shares fall as customers burn shoes over Kaepernick 

Nike shares fall as customers burn shoes over Kaepernick
Sportswear brand takes a financial hit as calls for a boycott gain traction
5 Sep 2018
#JustBurnIt: Nike suffer Colin Kaepernick advert backlash

#JustBurnIt: Nike suffer Colin Kaepernick advert backlash
Former NFL quarterback is the face of Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ 30th anniversary campaign
4 Sep 2018
NFL’s new anthem policy is a ‘victory for Trump’ - reactions

NFL’s new anthem policy is a ‘victory for Trump’ - reactions
NFL announces that teams will be fined if players or officials kneel in protest during the US national anthem
24 May 2018
Kaepernick wants to join Diddy’s bid to buy the Panthers

Kaepernick wants to join Diddy’s bid to buy the Panthers
NFL team has been put up for sale by owner Jerry Richardson
19 Dec 2017

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