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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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 75,057 | $21,000,000 | 4,762$ |
| Germany | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 47,336 | $3,845,000 | 2,172$ |
| Totals | 2 | 414,786,593 | 122,393 | $24,845,000 | 6,934$ |
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Germany:
Colin Kaepernick's protests against racism are referenced by Akim Aliu as a reason for his silence on the issues he faced.
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United States:
Colin Kaepernick voiced his outrage over Floyd's killing and had previously protested against racial injustice.
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United States:
Carter mentioned Nike's decision to support Colin Kaepernick as a significant political stance.
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Panama:
Colin Kaepernick is a former NFL quarterback known for his activism in racial justice.
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Canada:
Colin Kaepernick wears a sharply tailored suit and cape, tapping into dandy aesthetics.
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India:
Colin Kaepernick’s blackballing was referenced in the context of Shedeur Sanders' draft slide.
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United States:
Colin Kaepernick became the face of Nike's campaign to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Just Do It.'
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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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