We’ve all heard of Colin Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who has been vegan for the past year. But what is his motivation for going vegan? There is an ice cream that he is selling on social media. All proceeds from the sale of this ice cream will go to his charity, Know Your Rights. This organization works to help Black and Brown children learn about their rights and how to interact with police officers. The ice cream’s proceeds will further the liberation of these communities.
Change the Whirled ice cream
To support Colin Kaepernick’s activism, Ben & Jerry’s are launching a new non-dairy flavor called Change the Whirled. This unique flavor is made with cage-free eggs and non-GMO ingredients. It also comes in responsibly sourced packaging.
The new vegan flavor was created to celebrate the social activist’s efforts to fight racism. The “Change the Whirled” ice cream is a vegan flavor and contains fudge chips, graham cracker swirls and chocolate cookies. The proceeds from the sale of the product will benefit Colin Kaepernick’s nonprofit Know Your Rights Camp.
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
You might have heard of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, but did you know that the ice cream brand has gone vegan? This collaboration is a way for Ben & Jerry’s to give back to social causes. Colin Kaepernick is a former NFL quarterback who took a knee during the playing of the US national anthem in 2016 to protest racial injustice and police brutality. Since then, he has become a vocal advocate for social justice.
The new vegan flavor is named Change the Whirled, and it’s dedicated to Kaepernick and his activism. It features a caramel base with swirls of chocolate cookie and graham cracker. It’s a flavor that celebrates Kaepernick’s efforts against racism. And, as an added bonus, the profits from the flavor will benefit Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp, which promotes education and awareness among black and brown youth.
Colin Kaepernick’s activism
Since kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality, NFL star Colin Kaepernick has become a leading activist in the sport industry. In early 2017, he launched the Colin Kaepernick Foundation, which seeks to fight oppression worldwide. This was a bold move that brought international attention to Kaepernick, and his cause.
Colin Kaepernick, who is free to sign with any NFL team, has praised the benefits of his vegan activism. He has said that the vegan diet has helped him get stronger and fitter. In addition, he’s credited with improving his health, particularly after three surgeries.
Tony Gonzalez’s veganism
NFL teams are weighing the risks of signing players with unconventional dietary habits. Some players have succeeded in the NFL by cutting meat and dairy products, such as former star running back Arian Foster. Others have drawn criticism for their non-traditional lifestyles, such as NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez.
Vegan diets are increasingly popular in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and defensive tackle Gerald McCoy both recently announced their commitment to a plant-based diet. The Tennessee Titans have 15 players on their roster who eat only vegan foods, including Derrick Morgan, the husband of charity Morgan.
