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 (37 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,060 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,198 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| Totals | 2 | 33,465,943 | 17,258 | $53,100 | 28$ |
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Venezuela:
Colin Kaepernick protested against American racism by refusing to stand during the national anthem.
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Ireland:
Colin Kaepernick is a quarterback who was hounded out of the sport for protesting institutionalised racism and police brutality.
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Canada:
Colin Kaepernick is an NFL player represented by Ben Meiselas.
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United States:
Former U.S. soccer star Colin Kaepernick has protested during the national anthem, sparking debate over its place in sports.
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United States:
The authors referenced former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in relation to NFL players kneeling in protest of the National Anthem.
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United States:
Kid Rock suggested that former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick paved the way for Kendrick Lamar's performance.
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Argentina:
Colin Kaepernick led a movement that angered Donald Trump during his previous presidency.
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Liechtenstein:
Colin Kaepernick was known for kneeling during the national anthem in protest.
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Canada:
Colin Kaepernick is a former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist known for kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice.
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United Kingdom:
Colin Kaepernick's kneeling brought awareness to social justice and the Black Lives Matter movement.
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