Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick is a former professional American football quarterback known for his activism and protests against racial injustice. He gained national attention in 2016 when he began kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness about police brutality and systemic racism in the United States. Kaepernick's actions sparked a nationwide conversation about race and civil rights, and he has since become a prominent figure in social justice movements. Despite facing significant backlash and being effectively blackballed from the NFL, he continues to advocate for equality and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts.
Born on Nov 03, 1987 (38 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 5.00 | 0.41% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 1,354,718 | $21,000,000 | 85,948$ |
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 54,371 | $1,380,000 | 2,942$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 78,300 | $2,700,000 | 3,114$ |
| Totals | 5 | 424,388,546 | 1,487,389 | $25,080,000 | 92,004$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Colin Kaepernick joined the chorus of prominent figures criticizing Macklemore’s removal at the behest of NFL stadium owners.
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United States:
Nike decided to get in bed with Colin Kaepernick.
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United States:
Colin Kaepernick was made the center of Nike's 30th anniversary 'Just Do It' ad campaign in 2018.
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Australia:
Cultural warriors point to the downfall beginning in 2018, when the company launched ads featuring former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who had kneeled during the US anthem.
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United States:
Nike made Colin Kaepernick the face of its 30th-anniversary 'Just Do It' campaign after he refused to stand for the national anthem.
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United States:
Colin Kaepernick was taking a knee and protesting during the national anthem.
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United States:
Colin Kaepernick is mentioned as a comparison to Sophie Cunningham regarding political activism in sports.
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United Kingdom:
Kaepernick is noted for his activism and the challenges he faced for speaking out.
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United States:
Krukow had no such issue when Colin Kaepernick disrespected the military community by kneeling during the national anthem in his city of San Francisco.
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Spain:
Colin Kaepernick famously protested racism by kneeling during the national anthem, which is referenced in the context of the Super Bowl.
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