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Big W: Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Commercial Wins 2019 Emmy
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Colin Kaepernick has earned both praise and outrage for his bold, silent protest against the killing of unarmed black men. His protest also ended his NFL career. He has been a free agent since 2016. He sued the NFL for conspiring to keep him off of the field. And now that lawsuit has been settled. Attorneys Mark Geragos and Ben Meiselas released a joint statement on Friday, February 15. “For the past several months, counsel for Mr. Kaepernick and [Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid],” the statement begins. It continues: “have engaged in an ongoing dialogue with representatives of the NFL.” “As a result of those discussions,” the statement reads. “The parties have decided to resolve the pending grievances.” “The resolution of this matter is subject to a confidentiality agreement,” the statement concludes. “So there will be no further comment by any party.” This settlement is a long time coming. As you may recall, Kaepernick filed a grievance agains tthe NFL and its owners in late 2017. He accused them of colluding to keep him off of the field. Kaepernick became “controversial” in 2016 for peacefully kneeling during the anthem as a form of silent protest. But though he was protesting the murders of unarmed black men by police, who then go unpunished, some political forces made him a target. They present him and his protest as anti-American. He accuses the NFL of responding to this controversy by conspiring to sabotage his career. Eric Reid was the first to join Kaepernick’s silent protest. The NFL Player’s Association filed a similar grievance against the NFL in 2018 on Reid’s behalf. “We continuously supported Colin and Eric from the start of their protests,” the NFLPA said Friday in a statement to ESPN. The NFLPA “participated with their lawyers throughout their legal proceedings and were prepared to participate in the upcoming trial.” They did all of this “in pursuit of both truth and justice for what we believe the NFL and its clubs did to them.” “We are glad that Eric has earned a job and a new contract,” the statement concludes. “And we continue to hope that Colin gets his opportunity as well.” Fortunately, Colin Kaepernick’s misfortunes were alleyed. Nike decided to go all in, placing Kaepernick front and center on their campaign in 2018. The controversial move had avowed racists throwing away or destroying their Nike shoes. Just days ago, a store that had removed all Nike products from its shelves closed because of sales losses. Womp womp. Nike, on the other hand, saw massive sales in 2018. Their move not only supported Kaepernick when he needed it, but signaled something very affirming. Ultimately, being progressive was the more profitable move than capitulating to racists. That should be encouragement for all of us. Kaepernick has been a controversial figure for multiple reasons. To racists and others in Donald Trump’s base, he was a target because he’s a black man taking a stand for what he believes in. It’s interesting to note that the people who complain about louder, less convenient protests tend to say “protest like Dr. King would!” Their attempt to weaponize Dr. Martin Luther King is clearly empty words, since Kaepernick’s protest is as silent and peaceful as a living human can be. On the Left, Kaepernick was controversial because he did not vote in the 2016 election. Many find it difficult to imagine how someone could risk (and lose) his career for a political cause, yet refuse to do his civic duty and vote for a better world. Ultimately, though, Kaepernick is a politically significant and widely loved figure. And no, it’s not just because he’s really, really, ridiculously good-looking. It’s also not just because of his skill on the field. Kaepernick and Reid took a stand against white supremacy, against Trump, and against the NFL, which has been characterized as one of the world’s most predatory businesses. It is widely assumed that Kaepernick and Reid have made a substantial amount of money in this secret settlement. If so, good for them. However, it is unlikely that we will ever see confirmation of how much of a payout they received.
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Colin Kaepernick Settles Lawsuit Against NFL; How Much Did He Get?
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Source: Tom Szczerbowski / Getty Colin Kaepernick And Eric Reid Settle In NFL Collusion Lawsuit The beep you’re hearing is the Brinks truck filled with cash that is backing into Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid ‘s driveways. Source: Michael Zagaris / Getty According to USAToday , the ousted NFL quarterback and the religiously “randomly” drug tested strong safety have reached a settlement in their joint collusion lawsuit against the NFL. The details of the settlement were kept confidential, but you can only imagine the number that the league had to come up with to satisfy both men. They know good-and-damn-well that team owners were almost assuredly banding together to keep Kaep from getting a job. Attorney Mark Geragos broke the news on Twitter this afternoon. “For the past several months, counsel for Mr. Kaepernick and Mr. Reid have engaged in an ongoing dialogue with representatives of the NFL,” Geragos and the NFL said in the statement. “As a result of those discussions, the parties have decided to resolve the pending grievances. The resolution of this matter is subject to a confidentiality agreement so there will be no further comment by any party.” pic.twitter.com/5sdcGSuwvW — Mark Geragos (@markgeragos) February 15, 2019 The NFL Players Association has long been in support of Kaep and Reid but were not made aware of the details in the settlement either. “We continuously supported Colin and Eric from the start of their protests, participated with their lawyers throughout their legal proceedings and were prepared to participate in the upcoming trial in pursuit of both truth and justice for what believe the NFL and its clubs did to them,” the union said in the statement. “We are glad that Eric has earned a job and a new contract and we continue to hope that Colin gets his opportunity as well.” How the people who swore Colin Kaepernick wasn’t in the NFL because of talent reacted when they saw the league settled Kaepernick’s collusion case pic.twitter.com/HcPxav536L — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) February 15, 2019 That part. Colin Kaepernick after getting PAID like a top quarterback in the NFL by the NFL without throwing a pass for two years pic.twitter.com/E4BAhsvros — Exavier Pope (@exavierpope) February 15, 2019 Also, THIS part. There are some CRUNCHY (white) faces out there right now behind this news. Congrats to the guys!
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Back The Truck Up: Colin Kaepernick And Eric Reid Settle Collusion Lawsuit Against NFL, Financial Details Not Disclosed
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Source: NBC / Getty Smile racists, we see you! Trump Supporters Upset With Mariah Carey For Posing With Colin Kaepernick Mariah Carey has been having one heck of a week! After charting with a 17-year-old Glitter soundtrack, Mariah released her album Caution to excited Lambs and has been on an exciting media run. Now she’s gotten to meet one of her favorite activists. Mariah flicked it up with Colin Kaepernick and shared the photo on Instagram saying it was “such an honor.” Doesn’t she look happy??? Welp! Her fans who are also fans of the MAGA ruler were not too pleased with the photo op. Dozens of comments poured in from folks who called Mariah a “trader” and “disappointing” for siding with Colin Kaepernick’s politics . Did they FORGET she was BLACK???? Here are just a few of the STOOPID comments left under her photo: @bmorr110 @hesaidwhatowho all I said was this is disappointing, I’m a military family and there is many other ways to be an activist than to discredit the very men and women that allow you to even be an activist or to allow you to have the 5th amendment. Being an activist doesn’t mean you bring down others it’s supposed to help bring change, not more controversy. And that’s exactly what happen with this guy. @dewjnky16 Man Mariah! I have loved & supported you through all of your us & downs & defended you!! But THIS!!! Not NO BUT HELL NO!! USO TOURS or was that just about money???? @djjarvisreis How could u take a pic with a terrorist. @julieknoch Why Mariah? Why!! You’re so much better than to stand next to this man. Aww poor thangs! In the words on Mariah, “how about you GTFO!”
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Welp! Mariah Carey Has PISSED Off Her Mayo-y MAGA Fans By Posting THIS Photo…
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Source: Dennis Van Tine/Future Image/WENN.com / WENN Bill Cosby learned his fate today as his sentencing for aggravated indecent assault from a 2004 case went to trial in Pennsylvania. The 81-year-old actor and comedian is set to serve 3 to 10 years behind bars. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit The sentencing took place in Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. Cosby was found guilty in April during a re-trial that centered on claims from Andrea Constand stemming from an incident in 2004. “Bill Cosby took my beautiful, healthy, young spirit & crushed it,” Constand told the court Tuesday morning during her victim impact statement before Cosby was sentenced. “He robbed me of my health & vitality, my open nature, and my trust in myself & others.” Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison. — Montgomery County DA (@MontcopaDA) September 25, 2018 The court also determined that Cosby would be labeled as a sexually violent predator, a point of contention that defense attorneys were arguing against. SEE ALSO: Bill Cosby Has Fired All His Lawyers The prosecutor in the case was pushing for Cosby to serve 10 years in prison, but the judge hinted on Monday that the sentence may be closer to three years. Cosby’s legal team was asking for the comedian to be remanded to his home instead of a correctional facility. Prior to the sentencing, Cosby had the opportunity to take the stand and ask the judge for leniency and express remorse, but he chose not to. Cosby’s fall from grace has been especially notable because he built his career on a clean, family-friendly image that was shredded when he was indicted and ultimately arrested on Constand’s accusation that had gone all but ignored until Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele won his election in 2015 and vowed to finish the job he said his predecessor should have started. Allegations of the TV star having spent decades drugging and sexually assaulting women were initially suppressed before the claims grew louder and more abundant, ultimately reaching as many as 60 women accusing him. SEE ALSO: Is Camille Cosby Prepping To Divorce Bill Cosby? Cosby’s first trial resulted in a mistrial, but a retrial was granted based on the court’s admission of a previously sealed deposition during which Cosby admitted giving quaaludes to women, likening the action to how someone would offer a guest “a drink.” This week’s sentencing hearing began with the expectations that Cosby would indeed be sentenced, but defense attorneys tried a last-ditch effort to stall the proceedings on Monday. According to Deadline , Cosby’s “lawyers today made a last-ditch sleight-of-hand that could knock the two-day sentencing hearing off the rails right after it started and keep him from potentially going behind bars this week.” Accusers had an opportunity to speak directly to Cosby and the court during the two-day sentencing hearing, including former supermodel Janice Dickinson. SEE ALSO: Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Case Timeline The comedian’s wife filed an ethics complaint with the state judicial board last week claiming Judge Steven O’Neill was biased, but the accusation was never really expected to affect the sentencing. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1943270″ overlay=”true”] READ MORE STORIES ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Bill Cosby Sentenced To 3 To 10 Years In State Prison Bill Cosby Sentenced To 3 To 10 Years In Prison For Sexual Assault Conviction Detroit Police Officer Fired After ‘Zoo Animals’ Comment Follow @TheRSMS
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Jeff Johnson is back and has some insight on Nike’s business moves with Colin Kaepernick . He talked about a recent article he read that spoke about how Nike has donated more money to Republican candidates than Democratic candidates. Jeff then mentioned that although we’re happy that Nike is working with Kaepernick we need to understand what were their motives behind it. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit He asked,”Was Nike’s move a business decision or shift in corporate culture?” Jeff also spoke about how most companies don’t care about the people they support, but more so the profit they make off of it. Since coming out that they were supporting Kaepernick they’ve made $6 billion. RELATED: Jenifer Lewis Wears Nike On Emmys Red Carpet In Support Of Colin Kaepernick [VIDEO] Jeff also spoke about Leslie Jones and her proclamation. Katt Williams and Kevin Hart have been going back and forth after Williams said some things about Tiffany Haddish . Leslie mentioned that neither of the men supported her at the time when she was trying to get put on. Jeff believes the best part about putting people on is seeing the talent you’ve invested in and not making an announcement about it. RELATED: Meek Mill’s Next Album Will Have A Song About Colin Kaepernick RELATED: Rickey Smiley Talks About What Muhammad Ali Did To What Colin Kaepernick Is Currently Doing [EXCLUSIVE]
Jeff Johnson: “Was Nike’s Move A Business Decision Or Shift In Corporate Culture?” [EXCLUSIVE]
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Colin Kaepernick has been securing the bag the entire time he’s been out of the NFL. In a bold move on Monday, Nike revealed that Kaepernick is the face of the 30th Anniversary of their iconic “Just Do It” campaign. The series features black and white photos of athletes Serena Williams , Odell Beckham Jr. , Shaquem Griffin , Lacey Baker , and LeBron James . The caption in front of Kaepernick’s black and white image, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/SRWkMIDdaO — Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) September 3, 2018 RELATED: Colin Kaepernick’s Case Against The NFL Is Going To Trial Kaepernick has been with Nike since 2011 when the company signed him to its endorsement roster. “We believe Colin is one of the most inspirational athletes of this generation, who has leveraged the power of sport to help move the world forward,” Gino Fisanotti, Nike’s vice president of brand for North America, told ESPN . More details on Kaep’s Nike deal: Details on Kaepernick and #Nike : – It’s wide endorsement. He’s going to have his own branded line. Shoes, shirts, jerseys, etc. There will be Kaepernick apparel. – Contract is a “star” deal on par with a top end #NFL player. Millions per year. Star deals also include royalties. — Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) September 3, 2018 See some of the Just Do It ads below. Awesome new Nike “Just Do It” ads pic.twitter.com/JFaAfm3ize — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 3, 2018 You can take the superhero out of her costume, but you can never take away her superpowers. #justdoit pic.twitter.com/dDB6D9nzaD — Nike (@Nike) August 25, 2018 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://theboxhouston.com” id=”9699341″ overlay=”true”] Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone
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Nike Reveals Support Of Colin Kaepernick In “Just Do It” Ad
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Source: Universal Television / Getty When the clock strikes 12 and Friday hits, you can’t help but celebrate because the weekend has arrived. Whether at the bus stop… The mall… Or even at the McDonald’s… Friday is here. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Weekend Shmood: When Friday Got You Breaking Out Dance In Random Places
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Source: Al Pereira / Getty You’ve probably heard by now that EA Sports and the NFL took the petty route by removing Colin Kaepernick ‘s name from Big Sean’s verse on YG’s song “Big Bank” in the new Madden ’19 . Both Sean and YG issued an apology to Kaep, revealing that they knew nothing about the omission. Even EA Sports issued a statement soon after, claiming that removing Colin’s name was a mistake. JUST IN: EA Sports says it didn’t mean to omit Colin Kaepernick’s name in YG’s song it licensed for use in Madden ‘19. Will add his name back in update. pic.twitter.com/ck8UhxI1fu — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 3, 2018 Well, while they figure that out —here are some other songs to jam out to that shout out the NFL legend’s name unapologetically. Hit the flip check ’em out.
Still Stannin’: 6 Songs That Unapologetically Mention Colin Kaepernick’s Name
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