Colin Kaepernick is reaching out to Jets despite false signing rumor

News circulated yesterday that Colin Kaepernick had signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the NY Jets, but those reports are fake news. What is true is that Kaepernick is planning to contact the Jets and hopes it results in him inking a deal.

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TMZ Sports said a source within Kaepernick’s camp told the outlet that the former NFL quarterback is indeed interested in the Jets and thinks his skills would fit nicely there. He is interested enough to contact the organization to see what’s up.

KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 25: A New York Jets helmet is held behind a player’s back during the national anthem before NFL action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium before the game on September 25, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

It is not known whether the Jets will ultimately pick up Kaepernick but TMZ Sports says the team could use more depth behind quarterback Sam Darnold, so the idea is not farfetched. Although Kaepernick sees a good fit with the Jets, he reportedly isn’t placing all of his hopes there. Kap is also hoping to reach out to other teams to see if he can spark interest and join some organization’s 2020 season.

Since he was ultimately released from the NFL in 2017, Kaepernick has continued to work out and train. Last fall, Kaepernick had an NFL workout in the outskirts of Atlanta, where he reportedly told teams to “stop being scared” and to extend him an offer, according to TMZ Sports.

That hasn’t happened.

Many Kap supporters fault the league for not signing him, although he has more than proven his worth. Kap took a knee during the national anthem while playing for the San Francisco 49ers in protest of police brutality and racism. The league says he is not being penalized for his stance, but others disagree.

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Still, Kap doesn’t appear to be allowing anything to stop him from achieving in other areas off the field. Last year, he signed a lucrative endorsement deal with Nike and became the face of an ad campaign for his civil rights and social justice activism.

And earlier this year, according to USA Today, Kap announced he is penning a memoir that will be released this year through his newly formed company, Kaepernick Publishing. It will be in partnership with Audible.

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Will Considering a Cough an Act of Terrorism Make Us Any Safer During a Pandemic?

If you spend any time on the internet, chances are you’ve come across a video of some idiot, responding to widespread fear and anxiety about the coronavirus, acting a damn fool: licking food or drinking from containers on grocery store shelves, coughing on essential workers, or loudly proclaiming they have the deadly…

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Woman, 86, dies after being pushed at hospital for not social distancing

An 86-year-old dementia patient, Janie Marshall, became an indirect casualty of the novel coronavirus epidemic after she unknowingly violated the six feet of personal space recommendation inside of a Brooklyn hospital, and was pushed to her death.

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Cassandra Lundy, 32, has been charged with manslaughter and assault for the March 28 incident, which happened inside of the Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Because of her dementia, Marshall had lost her bearings while in the emergency room and grabbed Lundy’s IV pole to catch her balance. Lundy became angry that Marshall was within her personal space, during the quickly spreading coronavirus epidemic and shoved the elderly lady, who fell to the ground and hit her head, according to The New York Times.

Marshall died from her injuries.

The death shocked hospital staff as they have struggled to handle the volume of patients coming in with the disease and to keep order. At first, hospital workers gave Lundy a summons for disorderly conduct in the incident. But after the medical examiner ruled Marshall’s death a homicide, police officially charged Lundy with Marshall’s murder.

Now Marshall’s family has questions.

“How do you put your hands on an 86-year-old woman?” Antoinette Leonard Jean Charles, 41, Marshall’s grandniece, told The Times. “I also understand the fear level of every person in New York has. There is a notion of every man for themselves. But attacking an elderly person? That went too far.”

Lundy is being represented by Brooklyn Defender Services, who declined comment.

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Woodhull hospital officials released a statement saying they were cooperating with police.

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“We are terribly saddened by this death,” the hospital said in the statement. “We are committed to ensuring a safe, health-focused environment in these very demanding times so our heroic health care workers can continue to deliver the quality, compassionate care New Yorkers need more than ever.”

Marshall was reportedly in the hospital after she complained to her niece, Eleanor Leonard, 72, that she had severe pain in her stomach. Leonard called an ambulance and Marshall was taken to Woodhull, the same facility that treated her for similar symptoms earlier in that same week.

Marshall was diagnosed with a blocked bowel in the ER, and doctors were going to admit her. But the hospital wouldn’t allow any of Marshall’s family members to stay with her, as they were trying to limit the number of people in the emergency room because of the coronavirus.

A day later, Marshall reportedly became confused and started to walk around the ER, when she grabbed Lundy’s IV pole for support.

The hospital reportedly didn’t contact Marshall’s niece after the incident. Leonard states that she had been continuously calling the hospital to check on her aunt but to no avail. When she finally reached someone, she said she was told that Marshall was receiving medical care.

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“I thought, ‘That’s great. She’s being tended to,’” Leonard thought. “I didn’t know she was dead already.”

The next morning, Leonard said she was told that her aunt had gone into cardiac arrest. She thought that was odd because her aunt never had any heart issues.

A cousin would be the first person to relay the bad news, after reading about the news online. “Did you know your aunt was murdered?” the cousin asked, according to Leonard.

When Leonard did a Google search, she found the same alarming news stories. Leonard and her family members now question why the hospital wasn’t immediately forthright. “I understand we are in the middle of a pandemic,” she said, “but to say nothing?”

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Rapper Quavo Launches New Record Label, Clothing Line Collaboration, and Fundraiser

While much of the nation has been sheltering in place for the past few weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic, Quavo has been busy securing all the bags.

Best known as one-third of the rap group Migos, Quavo announced the launch of his own record label, Huncho Records, on Monday in an Instagram post. The first artists signed to the label include young hip-hop acts like 904 Reebock, the Popout Boyz, and Street Bud.

 

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You Can Rap, Produce, Or Be A Athlete. Be All You Can Be! @hunchorecords

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Days later, the Atlanta-born songwriter and producer dropped his second limited-edition clothing line with boohooMAN on April 8. The highly anticipated collection boasts vibrant colors and fun streetwear inspired by Huncho’s striking signature style. It comes a year after the rapper partnered with the global menswear online retailer last April.

“Collaborating with boohooMAN is special because they just really are the first team that let me open my creative mindset and just bring my ideas to life,” said Quavo in a statement to BLACK ENTERPRISE. “When I met the team they were young and represented the culture so I thought, OK, we can collaborate and do something special. I’m happy for it to come around again. This time it’s better!”

The line consists of 100 items of denim, sweats, footwear, and accessories like sunglasses, socks, and even matching face masks. Price points range from $12 – $80.

“The success of the first drop was huge. After persistent demand from our consumers and Huncho’s fans, Quavo and I knew we had to drop a part 2,” said Samir Kamani, boohooMAN’s 22-year-old billionaire CEO.

 

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SEASON 2 Is Out Now Get Ya Hands On The Latest Huncho Drip!! Go follow @boohoomanofficial And Comment For A Chance To Win 5 Racks!!! Yessirrr 5k!

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Born Quavious Keyate Marshall, the multiplatinum-selling artist celebrated his 29th birthday on April 2 by launching a fundraising campaign through his to Quavo Cares Foundation to support the fight against the coronavirus. The organization partnered with the Ohana One Foundation and Georgia’s Emory Healthcare to provide masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

“Huncho Day Was About Giving Back On My Birthday Unfortunately Weren’t Able Too! So Instead I Ask My Family Friends Supporters To Please Donate To Quavo Cares Foundation!!!!” he on Instagram. “I am partnering with [Ohana One] and [Emory Healthcare] to provide needed masks, isolation gowns and face shields to ensure health care professionals are safe during this pandemic.”

 

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Rapper Quavo Launches New Record Label, Clothing Line Collaboration, and Fundraiser

While much of the nation has been sheltering in place for the past few weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic, Quavo has been busy securing all the bags.

Best known as one-third of the rap group Migos, Quavo announced the launch of his own record label, Huncho Records, on Monday in an Instagram post. The first artists signed to the label include young hip-hop acts like 904 Reebock, the Popout Boyz, and Street Bud.

 

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You Can Rap, Produce, Or Be A Athlete. Be All You Can Be! @hunchorecords

A post shared by QuavoHuncho (@quavohuncho) on Apr 7, 2020 at 9:51am PDT

Days later, the Atlanta-born songwriter and producer dropped his second limited-edition clothing line with boohooMAN on April 8. The highly anticipated collection boasts vibrant colors and fun streetwear inspired by Huncho’s striking signature style. It comes a year after the rapper partnered with the global menswear online retailer last April.

“Collaborating with boohooMAN is special because they just really are the first team that let me open my creative mindset and just bring my ideas to life,” said Quavo in a statement to BLACK ENTERPRISE. “When I met the team they were young and represented the culture so I thought, OK, we can collaborate and do something special. I’m happy for it to come around again. This time it’s better!”

The line consists of 100 items of denim, sweats, footwear, and accessories like sunglasses, socks, and even matching face masks. Price points range from $12 – $80.

“The success of the first drop was huge. After persistent demand from our consumers and Huncho’s fans, Quavo and I knew we had to drop a part 2,” said Samir Kamani, boohooMAN’s 22-year-old billionaire CEO.

 

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SEASON 2 Is Out Now Get Ya Hands On The Latest Huncho Drip!! Go follow @boohoomanofficial And Comment For A Chance To Win 5 Racks!!! Yessirrr 5k!

A post shared by QuavoHuncho (@quavohuncho) on Apr 8, 2020 at 9:43am PDT

Born Quavious Keyate Marshall, the multiplatinum-selling artist celebrated his 29th birthday on April 2 by launching a fundraising campaign through his to Quavo Cares Foundation to support the fight against the coronavirus. The organization partnered with the Ohana One Foundation and Georgia’s Emory Healthcare to provide masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

“Huncho Day Was About Giving Back On My Birthday Unfortunately Weren’t Able Too! So Instead I Ask My Family Friends Supporters To Please Donate To Quavo Cares Foundation!!!!” he on Instagram. “I am partnering with [Ohana One] and [Emory Healthcare] to provide needed masks, isolation gowns and face shields to ensure health care professionals are safe during this pandemic.”

 

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