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Colin Kaepernick named Humanitarian of the Year by Muhammad Ali Center

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Colin Kaepernick named Humanitarian of the Year by Muhammad Ali Center

Summary

Colin Kaepernick has been awarded the Muhammad Ali Center's 2026 Humanitarian of the Year. He is recognized for his activism against racial injustice and commitment to empowering underserved communities. The award ceremony will take place on November 7 during the center's annual fundraiser. Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback, is the 13th recipient of this honor, which highlights his efforts through the Know Your Rights Camp since his departure from professional football.

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•Kaepernick is the 13th recipient of the Humanitarian of the Year award.
•He founded the Know Your Rights Camp to support underserved communities.
•The award ceremony occurs on November 7 at the Muhammad Ali Center's fundraiser.
•Kaepernick has received multiple accolades for his activism and community service.

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1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Colin Kaepernick named Muhammad Ali Center’s Humanitarian of the Year
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Former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick has been named the Muhammad Ali Center's 2026 Humanitarian of the Year.
— Yahoo Sports