Colin Kaepernick unveiled as Medium board member, will work on uplifting community voices

Amid  Colin Kaepernick return speculations in  NFL, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback has landed a new job with a US publication. 32-year-old was anunced as new member of Medium's board of directors. 'Colin Kaepernick Medium' partnership was anunced by Medium's founder, Evan Williams, on Thursday. Kwn to be a publication which hosts social articles on a wide range of topics, Colin Kaepernick will join publication as a consultant on  feature stories exploring racism and or social injustices. 

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Colin Kaepernick new job with Medium

"Today, we anunce that civil rights activist and athlete Colin Kaepernick will be joining our Board of Directors," Evan Williams wrote in a blog posted on ir website. "In addition to board seat, Medium will partner with Colin and Kaepernick Publishing to create and feature stories focused on race and civil rights in America, and to elevate emerging voices from communities of colour."

Colin Kaepernick, who has t played in NFL since 2016 season, launched Kaepernick Publishing in February of this year. Williams revealed he had been in discussions with quarterback for months w and was quite excited to finally have him on team. Wiliams ted that quarterback will "bring valuable insights and leadership" to publication. 

Kaepernick Publishing, whose primary aim is to uplift and elevate voices for Black and Brown communities, will work in tandem with Medium to create new opportunities and avenues for coloured writes and creators.

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Colin Kaepernick new job: NFL star talks about opportunity

"I am excited for Kaepernick Publishing to partner with Medium to continue to elevate Black voices in news and publishing industry," quarterback commented on 'Colin Kaepernick Medium' partnership. "I also look forward to creating new opportunities and avenues for black writers and creators with my new role as a Board Member.”

According to Medium, former 49ers man will be sharing his thoughts current anti-racism improvement in United States, and his vision for mirity community in order to "co-publish thought-provoking feature stories." As per reports, Colin Kaepernick is scheduled to conduct QnA seasons with athletes, activists and leaders in country in a segment which apparently will be named 'Conversations with Colin.'

This segment will be published on LEVEL, Medium's vertical that provides commentary on race, culture and or issues. feature stories where Kaepernick will work as a consultant will reportedly be published on Medium's website. 

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