Let Nike’s Endorsement of Colin Kaepernick Do Its Work

Jeffrey Rousseau
Sep 6, 2018 · 3 min read

When Nike revealed that Colin Kaepernick would be the face of their ad campaign, I was excited like many others.

Excuse me, I like many black folks, other PoCs, and marginalized people were excited. Other demographics…not so much.

“Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.”

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I bat for PoCs, marginalized, equality, inclusion & geekdom. I'm warming the bench until coach subs me in. https://linktr.ee/jeffreyrousseau

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