NFL's Kaepernick to be a face in Nike's 'Just Do It' campaignTrevor Hunnicutt, Jonathan Allen, Frank McGurty
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nike Inc has chosen Colin Kaepernick, the first NFL player to kneel during the national anthem as a protest against racism, as one of the faces for advertisements commemorating the 30th anniversary of its “Just Do It†slogan, a move that could draw U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire.
“Colin has been a Nike athlete since 2011,†Nike spokeswoman Sandra Carreon-John said on Monday. “Colin is one of a number of athletes being featured as part of our 30th anniversary of Just Do It.â€
She said Nike unveiled the campaign last week by releasing a film featuring Serena Williams entitled “Voice of Belief.â€
The former NFL quarterback posted a black-and-white close-up of himself on Instagram and Twitter on Monday featuring the Nike logo and “Just do it†slogan along with the quote, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.†...
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