Colin Kaepernick Still Trains For Another NFL Shot

Colin Kaepernick is not giving up hope on returning to the NFL. 

The 36-year-old hasn’t played in the NFL since 2016 after he knelt during the national anthem before each game. He recently revealed that he still trains if he gets the call to return. “We’re still training, still pushing,” Kaepernick said. “So hopefully, we’ve just got to get one of these team owners to open up.” 

He went on to express how important it will be for him to return to the NFL. “I mean, it’s something I’ve trained my whole life for. So to be able to step back on the field, I think that would be a major moment, a major accomplishment for me. Also, I think it’s something that I could bring a lot to a team and help them win a championship,” he said. 

In 2022, Colin Kaepernick had a formal training session with the Raiders, however, he never got signed to the team. A year later, he wrote a letter to Joe Douglas, the general manager of the Jets with the hopes of joining the team. 

“I am sure of my ability to provide you with an elite QB option if, God forbid, QB1 goes down,” he wrote in the letter. “However, I know that there may naturally be uncertainties from you and possibly from others about my playing abilities.” 

He continued, “This plan, I believe, allows me to be of great service to the team as a practice squad QB, while also giving you a low-commitment chance to assess my capabilities to help in any other capacity as you may see fit.” 

After writing his letter, Kap received a lot of support from his peers including J.Cole who posted the letter in his Instagram story. Do you think that Colin Kaepernick should be back in the NFL? 

Big Sean Reveals Why He Hasn’t Married Jhené Aiko Yet

Big Sean

Big Sean is opening up about his relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Jhené Aiko.

While on Charlamagne Tha God’s podcast, “Out of Context,” the rapper talked about why he has not married Aiko yet and if there is a possibility of a secret marriage soon. “No, no there has not been a secret industry marriage,” Sean said. “It’s a little personal, you know what I mean? But just like to be real with you, just like any people who have dealt with love, we’ve had our ups and downs, you know what I’m saying? And I think it’s still finding the right navigation through it all.”

He goes on to clarify that “marriage symbolizes the best relationship” and believes that “having a relationship is first and foremost.” Big Sean continued, “I feel like a lot of people get the ideas of like, ‘Oh, you have to get married,’ but then it’s like, to me, that’s almost a fear-based way of thinking, too. Because then people be getting divorced. The divorce rate’s so f**king high.”

Although he didn’t go in-depth about his relationship, he did say that marriage is still a possibility. “I feel I can only speak for myself that there needs to be more work done so we could keep going.” Big Sean and Jhené Aiko first got together in 2016, shortly after she divorced producer Polo da Genius. In 2022, the couple welcomed their son, Noah, making him the rapper’s first child. Aiko has a 15-year-old daughter, Namiko, who she shares with her ex-boyfriend, O’Ryan.

Watch the full interview below.

It’s Time To Water You

Hey friend, I know it’s been a while but I’m back and with this special message. WATER YOU!

While I was away, I was fixing this site and taking time to water myself, put myself first, and focus on what I want next out of life. I want to implore you to do the same. The only person standing in your way is YOU!

It’s time to stop overthinking and complete your goals, even if you are scared. Trust the harvest you will receive will be much greater after you water yourself!

Black In Tech: We Build Black Presents The Mavens I/O Tech Conference For Women Of Colors

Once again, the Black community is coming together to uplift and represent in a major way and that’s because of We Build Black.

We Build Black is an organization that is dedicated to helping the Black community achieve economic success through careers in technology. In doing so, they have put together their newest initiative; The Mavens I/O Tech Conference.

This conference was put together to spotlight the Black women who have been severely underrepresented in the Tech world for years. Statistics shows that 48% of women have been discriminated when it comes to applying for STEM jobs.

The founders of We Build Black wants to change this narrative by connecting women of all disciplines.

“The goal of our conference is to create a safe solace for women to inspire each other, grow their talents, and connects them to opportunities,” founder Devin stated.

During the week-long conference, contestants will be able to show off their ideas by completing a small project that will fall under the criteria of uniqueness, impact, and feasibility.

Mavens I/O Tech Conference For Women Of Color will be held virtually from August 23rd-29th. You can register for this event right now. Don’t miss out!

Don’t Dwell But Deal

It seems much easier to Dwell on things instead of Dealing with them. Well it’s time to stop dwelling and starting dealing.

Dealing with your issues will more beneficial for you instead of dwelling on them and doing nothing about it. remember you are a warrior and not a worrier. You are an Overcomer and know that with God Anything is possible.

Enjoy your day on purpose and unapologetically!

Cry it Out & Leave It There

When I was younger, i used to be teased for always crying. I was called a crybaby for crying about everything. It got to the point where i decided to no longer cry and hold everything in.

as i got older, i realized that crying is a form of release. it doesn’t mean that you are weak, but it means that you are actually strong enough to recognize that you need to let out that wall of emotions in order to feel better.

so my advice to you is to cry it out and once you do, leave whatever you feeling in the place that you’ve cried and move on. There’s no point in bringing it with you.

it’s time to leave the baggage behind, and look forward.

Change Your Surrounding To Grow

The late nipsey hussle once said, “If you look at the people in your circle and don’t get inspired, then you don’t have a circle. you have a cage.”

It takes change to grow. It may hurt, it may feel uncomfortable, it may not be easy, but it is all necessary and for those who don’t want to grow with you, you have to let them go.

It will work out for you in the end.

Unlock Your Security Wrapped up in your purpose

First, let me apologize for not giving you your affirmation Yesterday, It was an emotional day for me. However, I am back with a new one and this one was inspired by my one of my best friends, Melvin.

I was listening to a song that he recorded a few years ago, “work It Out,” and at the end of the song he said, “Your Security is locked up in your purpose, so release it now with your worship.”

I sent him a screenshot of the song, and he revealed to me that he was scared to move forward with certain things, I reminded him of his powerful words that just resonated with him a few minutes earlier.

So my message for you is to unlock whatever you have locked inside of you. it’s time to release it. you’ll feel better afterwards.