Nike-Kaepernick advert controversy

The sports giant Nike has said its latest advertising campaign will feature Colin Kaepernick, the former American football player, who led a protest against police brutality toward African Americans. Kaepernick was a quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers for six years, but stirred a controversy in 2016 when he knelt down during the playing of the US national anthem before matches. 📌 provocative - causing a reaction of anger, desire or thought After a provocative debate, both candidates waited to see the result of the vote. The television show was considered too provocative, and was cancelled. 📌 exiled - forced out of a place or group, often for political reasons Napoleon was exiled to Elba after his defeat by the Allies. I lived for 20 years as an exile before I was allowed to return to my country. 📌 litmus test - action that shows someone’s real thoughts or opinions The by-election was widely seen as a litmus test for the national elections. His beha