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Kaepernick gives lengthy interview on anthem protest

Kaepernick provides a lengthy locker room interview to the press expounding upon the bases for his national anthem protest, and answering reporters’ questions on a number of related protest topics.  O…

Kaepernick provides basis for anthem protest

Steve Wyche conducts the first interview of Kaepernick regarding the national anthem protests.  In this interview, Kaepernick reveals that the basis for his decision to remain seated during the nation…

Photo surfaces showing Kaepernick protest

Jennifer Lee Chan of Sports Blog Nation’s San Francisco 49ers site, Niners Nation, tweets out a photo which depicts Kaepernick sitting during the national anthem.  The photo itself was unrelated to Ka…

Kaepernick’s protest continues

Kaepernick remains seated during the national anthem at the San Francisco 49ers' preseason game against the Denver Broncos.  Again, this is not reported as Kaepernick did not suit up for the game. Twi…

Colin Kaepernick begins national anthem protest

Colin Kaepernick remains seated during the national anthem at the San Francisco 49ers' preseason game against the Houston Texans.  This is not reported as Kaepernick did not suit up for the game. Twit…