Colin Kaepernick was born to Heidi Russo, but was adopted by Rick and Teresa Kaepernick in December 1987. Here's everything to know about his adoptive parents.

Kaepernick was born to a white mother and a Black father. He was adopted by Teresa and Rick Kaepernick, who are both white. For background, here is why we sometimes write about satire/humor.

Colin Kaepernick with his parents, Rick and Teresa Kaepernick. Allen Berezovsky/WireImage. Colin Kaepernick's New True Crime Series Killing County Takes a Look Inside a Calif. Police Department.

Kaepernick, second right, is pictured with his parents, from left, Rick and Teresa Kaepernick, and his partner Nessa Diab arriving at the 3rd annual "Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms" at The ...

Colin Kaepernick previously said his parents, Teresa and Rick Kaepernick, “perpetuated racism.” WireImage. At the time, Kaepernick wanted cornrows after being inspired by his idol, former ...

Teresa didn't encourage Colin, a 4.0 high school student who never has been arrested, to get his tattoos when he came home with the idea early in his college career at Nevada.

Controversial football star Colin Kaepernick accused his white adoptive parents of perpetuating racism in a new interview. The former NFL star told CBS Chicago he struggled growing up in a ...

If you had any questions about where Colin Kaepernick's activist spirit originated, a look at Netflix's new limited series, Colin in Black and White, removes all doubt. These days, Kaepernick is ...

Colin Kaepernick is speaking his truth, once again, as the former NFL star has called out his adoptive parents for perpetuating racism within their home when the 35-year-old was just a child.

Kaepernick, second right, is pictured with his parents, from left, Rick and Teresa Kaepernick, and his partner Nessa Diab arriving at the 3rd annual "Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms" at The ...