Kaepernick Rips ‘Racist’ Family But Stays Silent on Nike’s Use of Slavery and Child Labor

Colin Kaepernick, an activist and ex-NFL quarterback, has caused controversy after he claimed that his white adoptive parents were racist. “problematic” And it will continue “racism” His upbringing. Kaepernick’s interview did not mention the questionable behavior of corporate sponsors who have enriched Kaepernick to the tune of millions, including companies that have been involved in slavery and child labor in the supply chains.

Nike, which in 2018 negotiated a deal for Kaepernick reportedly The shoe factory, worth millions of US dollars annually, has been accused of employing abusive sweatshop labor. The company has not fulfilled its commitments to improve working conditions for its workers over the years, despite numerous promises. Washington Post reported In 2020, Nike shoes will be assembled by hundreds of Uyghur Muslim minorities in China.

Ben & Jerry’s, an icecream company that is known for being outspoken about climate change, race, Israel and its opposition, has sponsored Kaepernick by sponsoring an ice cream flavor without dairy that featured his image. “Change the Whirled.” Despite its commitments towards progressive values and fair working practices, Ben & Jerry’s was involved in a New York Times exposé Last month, it was revealed that the milk used to make the company’s ice-cream is made from milk from migrant children.

An executive at Ben & Jerry’s defended the company’s labor practices to the media TimesSay it! “that if migrant children needed to work full time, it was preferable for them to have jobs at a well-monitored workplace.”

Kaepernick, Nike’s branding feature the slogan “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything,” Rather than speaking out against him, he chose to do so during his interview with CBS this week “problematic” Growing up, and how his mother criticized his hairstyle as a kid.

“I know my parents loved me, but there were still very problematic things that I went through,” Kaepernick Thursday. He mentioned the time his mother said that his cornrows made his look older. “not professional” “like a little thug” As an example, here’s how “racism” Was “perpetuated” In his home.

Kaepernick became famous as an activist during his NFL career. He would kneel to protest the national anthem. Since then, Kaepernick has been a subject of controversy for his statements. declaration Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian terrorist sponsor and general, was killed by the Trump administration. “American terrorist attacks” He also claimed that the Betsy Ross historic flag is “offensive.”