Colin Kaepernick to receive Muhammad Ali Award for fighting 'racial injustice'

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will receive the Muhammad Ali Center’s Humanitarian of the Year Award later this year.

The center told Reuters that it selected Kaepernick for his advocacy "against racial injustice" and support for underserved communities through his Know Your Rights Camp and other philanthropic efforts.

Lonnie Ali, Muhammad’s late wife and co-founder of the center, added:

"Colin has used his platform to advocate for equality, human dignity, and social change...