Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick joins Kerry Washington to talk about growing up Black in a white adoptive family, his childhood NFL dream, and the experiences that shaped his activism. From driveway basketball on Pine Valley Court to finding community in a Black barbershop, he revisits the moments that taught him who he was—and how to stand up for himself.

Plus, the fourth-grade prediction that came true and why his wife, Nessa Diab, refuses to play games with him. 📺 Subscribe for new episodes released weekly! 💥 Follow Street You Grew Up On: 🎤 Follow Kerry Washington: Instagram: TikTok: Follow Simpson Street: Instagram: TikTok: Follow Daylight: Instagram: Website: ⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Try ZipRecruiter for free at ⁠ ⁠ to save time and meet great candidates sooner. ➡️ Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more.

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