All articles tagged with #colin kaepernick
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
Colin Kaepernick demonstrated compassion and support for the family of a college student who died by suicide, funding an independent autopsy to seek the truth and promote justice, earning praise for his character and activism.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC Sports
Spike Lee revealed that his documentary series on Colin Kaepernick fell apart a year ago and will not be televised by ESPN, with no current plans for it to be released elsewhere.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
ESPN and Spike Lee have mutually decided to cancel the planned Colin Kaepernick documentary series due to creative differences, with disagreements over the scope of the project, which was to focus on Kaepernick's career and social justice activism. The series was part of a larger deal Kaepernick had with ESPN, but it will no longer be produced or released.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
ESPN has decided not to air Spike Lee's Colin Kaepernick docuseries due to creative differences, with the project being canceled despite initial plans and collaboration efforts. The decision was made last summer and is unrelated to NFL's recent ownership changes involving ESPN.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TheGrio
ESPN has shelved a Spike Lee-directed documentary about Colin Kaepernick due to creative differences, with the project being a personal account of Kaepernick's activism and protests, which has faced various challenges and controversy.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Vulture
Spike Lee's planned documentary series about Colin Kaepernick has been canceled due to creative differences between ESPN, Kaepernick, and Lee, and will not be aired on any platform.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rolling Stone
ESPN has decided not to air Spike Lee's planned documentary series on Colin Kaepernick due to creative differences, with both parties mutually agreeing to halt the project, which aimed to provide a comprehensive view of Kaepernick's journey and activism.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC Sports
A planned eight-part ESPN documentary on Colin Kaepernick directed by Spike Lee has been cancelled due to creative differences, with both ESPN and Lee confirming the project will not proceed, leaving the content and extent of filming unknown.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
ESPN and Spike Lee have decided not to proceed with the release of a planned documentary series on Colin Kaepernick due to creative differences, with Lee citing nondisclosure agreements and undisclosed reasons for the cancellation. The series, which aimed to provide a first-person account of Kaepernick's activism and NFL journey, faced delays and disagreements between the filmmaker and the network.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
NFL fans and commentators are debating the league's responses to Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protests. Butker's speech, which criticized abortion rights, Pride Month, and other issues, has drawn both support and criticism, while the NFL distanced itself from his views. Comparisons are being made to the NFL's handling of Kaepernick's protests, with some accusing the league of a double standard in its treatment of players' self-expression.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love attended the Netflix Slam tennis match in Las Vegas between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, sitting courtside next to former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his girlfriend Nessa Diab. The match, a first-of-its-kind event for Netflix, saw Alcaraz defeat Nadal in a thrilling three-set battle. Love expressed his excitement about the match and his enjoyment of Las Vegas, where he has been making regular appearances, including during Super Bowl week.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Despite some individuals claiming to have quit the NFL due to various reasons, the Super Bowl 58 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers garnered record-breaking ratings, becoming the most-watched television event in history. The NFL's ability to provide a shared experience and language for people across the country has proven to be stronger than any faux outrage or differences, as evidenced by the consistently high viewership numbers over the past few seasons.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Colin Kaepernick praises former coach Jim Harbaugh, stating that he is the coach to call when competing for an NFL championship. Kaepernick reflects on their successful 2012 season with the 49ers, highlighting Harbaugh's bold decision to keep him as the starter over Alex Smith. He credits Harbaugh for re-engineering the offense to fit his unique abilities and keeping the locker room together. Despite some controversies, Kaepernick maintains a close relationship with Harbaugh, who remains highly regarded in the NFL for his coaching prowess.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
The final version of the College Board's AP African American studies course has been released, removing the heavy focus on critical race theory (CRT) and LGBTQ issues but retaining content on Black feminism and Colin Kaepernick's anti-police protest. The revisions were made following a year of friction between the College Board and Florida's Department of Education, which deemed certain subjects unfit for instruction in state classrooms. The revised curriculum includes mentions of systemic oppression and marginalization related to CRT, as well as the option to teach about the Black Lives Matter movement. It also covers topics such as intersectionality and the experiences of Black women during slavery.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies course has added a lesson on sports and racial justice, including the story of Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem as a protest against racial oppression and police brutality. The course plan, which had faced controversy and revisions, now includes terms and concepts such as "systemic" and "intersectionality" that had previously been minimized or omitted. The course, currently in a trial phase, is set to launch nationwide next fall and aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of African American history, culture, and experiences.