Serena Williams, Big Sean & More Back Colin Kaepernick's New Nike Ad
By Hayden Brooks
September 4, 2018
Nike's controversial decision to hire former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick to be one of the faces of its 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign has prompted immediate reactions. While backlash ensued from conservatives, there were also many supporters, who backed Kaepernick, particularly for his decision to knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality. Among those folks who have come together to support the cause include Serena Williams, Big Sean, Miami Dolphins' Kenney Stills, New York Jets' Kelvin Beachum, YG, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Lee Curtis and even Tom Brady, who liked GQ's post about the new endorsement.
Nike's new "Just Do It" campaign also features the likes of LeBron James, Serena Williams, NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., NFL linebacker Shaquem Griffin, and skateboarder Lacey Baker. Scroll on below to see just who is supporting Nike's bold decision to recruit Kaepernick.
Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/SRWkMIDdaO
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) September 3, 2018
#IMWITHKAP https://t.co/Ed0sfhGaGO
— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) September 3, 2018
— Kelvin Beachum (@KelvinBeachumJr) September 3, 2018
The swish got it right! Well done @Nike @Kaepernick7 https://t.co/KL0APrGvf6
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) September 4, 2018
Be like NIKE, don’t be like Papa Johns. #JustDoIt
— Russell Okung (@RussellOkung) September 4, 2018
Nike is definitely on the right side of history by having Colin Kaepernick in their new #JustDoIt campaign. Nike has made BILLIONS of dollars off the image of Black athletes, and it's only right for them to show support for Black athletes who stand up for justice
— Tariq Nasheed (@tariqnasheed) September 4, 2018
Would you sacrifice comfort, money and security for what you believe in? #ImWithKap pic.twitter.com/MMY55z84G3
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) September 3, 2018
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