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 fans. source
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
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 EPISODES: http://abc.go.com/shows/good-morning-america Visit Good Morning…
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 source
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 NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2J6Ogtk WATCH OTHER…
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 #RocNation source
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. #ABCNews #NFL #Kaepernick #Atlanta source
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 the last minute due to…
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
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 News Live Prime, Weekdays at…