During the Super Bowl last night, the NFL played a commercial that Mariah Carey didn’t appreciate. The “Inspire Change” spot talked about the brand’s commitment to embrace diversity and end systemic racism.
In the commercial, they pledged to commit $250 million to help end systemic racism and fight for social justice.
While our season is ending, our fight for equity is not.
— Inspire Change (@InspireChange) February 8, 2021
It takes all of us to create change and advance social justice.
Learn more at https://t.co/1n7GSdNDx6. #InspireChange pic.twitter.com/NdKd8JkW1W
Afterward, Mariah Carey seemed to throw a little shade at the organization. She posted a tweet that said, “Happy Colin Kaepernick Appreciation Day!” A fan then responded to her and said, “Don’t forget it’s also Janet Jackson appreciation day,” and she wrote back, “Yes it is!”
Happy Colin Kaepernick Appreciation Day!
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) February 8, 2021
Don't forget it's also Janet Jackson appreciation day pic.twitter.com/9tNFZzkKcF
— Kylar reger (@KylarReger) February 8, 2021
There were also several other tweets about Colin Kaepernick during the game. Read some below.
Definitely support the idea that every super bowl Sunday going forward is Janet Jackson & Colin Kaepernick appreciation day. S/o to Matthew Cherry as the founder of JJAD
— Unite in justice for the poor & oppressed (@BreeNewsome) February 7, 2021
It's Colin Kaepernick Appreciation Day in our house! #NoKapNoNFL pic.twitter.com/kOwzyJoIyq
— Caroline (@SweetRed4) February 8, 2021
Let’s get it. Let’s goooo. Today is Colin Kaepernick Appreciation Day ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/XbrDAHgWuG
— My Vice President is A Black Woman ✊🏾 (@MineReclaiming) February 7, 2021
30 yr retired AF Veteran here!! We serve so people like Keapernick can take a stand!! Definitely Happy Colin Kaepernick Appreciation Day!
— Tojo dijo (@Tojo_Dijo) February 8, 2021