Colin Kaepernick Says His Braids Sparked Conflict w/ His White Adoptive Parents: 'You Look Like A Little Thug'

Colin Kaepernick Reveals White Adoptive Parents Called Him "Thug" With His Braids In

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is opening up about the racial tensions he experienced growing up with his white adoptive parents. During a recent appearance on Kerry Washington’s podcast, The Street You Grew Up On, Kaepernick recalled being criticized for embracing his Black identity. One particular disagreement involved his decision to grow out his hair […]

Colin Kaepernick Says His Braids Sparked Conflict w/ His White Adoptive Parents: 'You Look Like A Little Thug'

Colin Kaepernick Says His Braids Sparked Conflict w/ His White Adoptive Parents: ‘You Look Like A Little Thug’ Colin Kaepernick’s desire to wear braids sparked family tension that raised deeper questions about how his white adoptive parents viewed his Black identity. On Kerry Washington’s “Street You Grew Up On,” the former NFL quarterback discussed finding… The post Colin Kaepernick Says His Braids Sparked Conflict w/ His White Adoptive Parents…