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In 2016, Colin Kaepernick Became the Face of Athletic Protest. What Happened to the Others?
Rolling StoneSunday, September 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
RedScroll Brief
Ten years ago, a wave of protest took over professional sports. While some were remembered for their actions, others had to build new lives
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- Culture
- Market relevance
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- Why it matters
- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. Ten years ago, a wave of protest took over professional sports. While some were remembered for their actions, others had to build new lives
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What happened
Ten years ago, a wave of protest took over professional sports. While some were remembered for their actions, others had to build new lives
Why it matters
Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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Rolling Stone published: In 2016, Colin Kaepernick Became the Face of Athletic Protest. What Happened to the Others?
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