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Why the date August 28 has special significance in American history

by David Brancaccio , Lee Hawkins , Alex Schroeder and Erika Soderstrom
Aug 28, 2024
A number of events important to the Civil Rights Movement — from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech to Emmett Till's murder — took place on Aug. 28.
On Aug. 28, 2008, Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for president at the DNC in Denver, Colorado.
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Nike's brand burnished by its affiliation with Colin Kaepernick

by Andy Uhler
Jun 25, 2020
According to a recent Harris poll, Nike’s reputation with the general public has strengthened over the past two years.
There’s been renewed interest in Nike’s commercials featuring brand ambassador quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Those first ran in September of 2018.
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NFL admits it was wrong on player protests

by Andy Uhler
Jun 9, 2020
Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league was "wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier," but he has not mentioned quarterback Colin Kaepernick by name.
“The protesters' reactions to these incidents reflect the pain, anger and frustration that so many of us feel," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
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Colin Kaepernick may make it back on an NFL team

by Andy Uhler
Nov 15, 2019
The NFL is holding a private workout for Colin Kaepernick. Some of the details are puzzling.
Colin Kaepernick (R), and Eric Reid of the San Francisco 49ers (L), kneel in protest during the national anthem prior to playing the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on Sept. 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
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Nike just did it and made Colin Kaepernick the new face of its iconic ad campaign

by Andy Uhler
Sep 4, 2018
What motivated the athletic-wear maker? It was a business decision, experts say.
Colin Kaepernick receives the SI Muhammad Ali Legacy Award during Sports Illustrated 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Show at Barclays Center in New York City.
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Colin Kaepernick says the NFL colluded against him

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 16, 2017
The football player refused to stand for the national anthem in protest of racial injustice, and some in the sports community speculate his political activism led to the NFL blackballing him.
Colin Kaepernick (R), and Eric Reid of the San Francisco 49ers (L), kneel in protest during the national anthem prior to playing the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on Sept. 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
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'Tebowing,' 'Linsanity'...and now 'Kaepernicking'

by Jim Burress
Jan 24, 2013
The 49er QB looks to trademark the name of his signature move, but is it worth it?
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