Colin Kaepernick is still upset that his mom wanted him to date Taylor Swift, a White woman

Fox News • September 14, 2026 • entertainment

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Colin Kaepernick and Jemele Hill spoke at the National Black Footwear Forum in Detroit, focusing on racism and Kaepernick’s life, including his upcoming memoir, "The Perilous Fight."
Kaepernick shared a story from his memoir about his mother encouraging him to date white women, specifically Taylor Swift, which he resented as he felt misunderstood in his identity and preferences.
Kaepernick described feeling more comfortable with his Black girlfriend Crystal, whose family welcomed him warmly, contrasting with his mother’s preference for him to date white girls like Lindsay and Taylor Swift.
During the event, Kaepernick criticized the white parents who raised him, claiming they did not support his Black identity or his national anthem protest.
Jemele Hill did not challenge Kaepernick’s views during the conversation and instead suggested injuries affected his football performance and recommended the Atlanta Falcons consider signing him in 2026.

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