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Colin Kaepernick celebrated “Unthanksgiving Day” by ripping the “US government” for having “stolen” over a “billion acres” from indigenous people, during an annual ceremony held in San Francisco, California, Thursday. “The US government has stolen over 1.5 billion acres of land from Indigenous people. Thank you to my Indigenous family, I’m with you today and always,” the former 49ers quarterback wrote in a tweet Thursday afternoon: Spent the morning at the Indigenous People’s Sunrise Ceremony on the 50 year anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz. The US government has stolen over 1.5 billion acres of land from Indigenous people. Thank...

Two Chicago bars have announced they will not show any NFL games as a sign of support for Colin Kaepernick. The Velvet Lounge, at 67 E. Cermak Rd., and the Bureau Bar, at 75 E 16Th St, both in the South Loop, announced on their Instagram accounts they “will not be showing any NFL games until something changes.” Last season, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality against blacks. Kaepernick, who once took the 49ers to the Super Bowl, opted out of his contract with the team in March and...

take a knee for team-less Colin Kaepernick at Brooklyn rally Because Colin Kaepernick took a knee, these cops have his back. Law enforcers past and present turned out Saturday in a show of support for the controversial NFL quarterback — whose public stance against racism and police violence preceded his current unemployment. “What Colin Kaepernick did is try to bring awareness that this nation unfortunately has ignored for far too long,” said NYPD Sgt. Edwin Raymond, who helped organize the Brooklyn event. “And that's the issue of racism in America and policing in America. We decided to gather here...

Thousands of football fans around the country are threatening to boycott the NFL this season if Colin Kaepernick doesn't end up signing with a team. The fans are voicing their displeasure with the league through a petition on Change.org. The petition calls for fans to boycott the NFL if "Colin Kaepernick doesn't play this season." From the petition: "We understand the NFL is very important to you. We also understand the purpose of Colin Kaepernick's protest is FAR more important than any games you will ever watch. Simply put, if things stay the same for the way America -- where...

..says all players should stand for anthem Joe Theismann isn’t quite sure why the San Francisco 49ers gave quarterback Colin Kaepernick their most prestigious award, one that rewards “inspirational and courageous play.” The former Washington Redskins quarterback was on Fox News’ “Outnumbered,” and said Kaepernick didn’t deserve the award. Kaepernick was given the Len Eshmont Award, voted on by his teammates, last week. “You’re a 2-14 football team; he’s won one football game. What has he inspired?” Theismann said. Of course this random criticism all comes back to Kaepernick’s national-anthem protest, which many people including Theismann didn’t agree with. “I...

Examining Colin Kaepernick's self righteous sit out during the national Anthem.