Colin Kaepernick's Partner Nessa Praises Him As They Welcome First Child

Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab are now parents! The duo, who started dating in 2015, just announced the birth of their child on Sunday via Instagram.

The 41-year-old new mom is a radio and television host whose radio show, "Nessa on Air," is the number one hip-hop show on New York City's top-rated radio, Hot 97. 

The pair's fans were stunned when the TV personality posted a picture on her Instagram on Sunday. The beautiful black and white post shows them together side by side on what looks like a raised hospital bed. The glowing mum is pictured smiling widely with a blanket around her as she places her hand on her partner's shoulder. Colin is also smiling and shirtless as he holds their newborn on his bare chest.

Her caption let fans in on the news that they had been parents for a few weeks already, and at first, while they were so happy about the latest addition to their family, she initially didn't want to announce the birth of their child. She shared with her followers that recovering after giving birth wasn't easy and that the birth was so personal to them, calling herself "a complete mama bear." Part of the caption also read:

"Colin is the most amazing dad, and I'm soooo grateful that he is by our side for every moment of this journey."

The "Ain't That America" co-host confessed by admitting that she was aware of how sharing their news with their fans helped them connect in many ways. And that while her world has expanded due to their latest addition, her conversations and experiences have changed, including teaching her how to love in many different ways. The "Girl Code" host ended the caption by thanking everyone for their support and signed it off with "Love, The Kaepernicks."

According to The Sun, apart from being an entertainer, the "Teen Mom" host is also an activist, co-founding the "Know Your Rights" camp with her partner, who was in the news for kneeling during the national anthem before a game in 2016.

The "Know Your Rights" initiative seeks to "advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization, and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders."

The camps emphasize these 10 points; the right to be free, healthy, safe, brilliant, loved, trusted, courageous, educated, alive, and to know your rights, have been held across the U.S.

Followers of American Football are aware of what happened to the player in 2016 when his whole career almost ended for the controversial kneeling in silent protest and support of the "Black Lives Matter" movement. While the event caused the former NFL player to lose his job with the team and blackballed within the football community, he went on to become an activist.

Although he hasn't played in any game since 2016, Kaepernick seeks to make a comeback, as reported by The Blast. A source for the NFL believes that his chances are slim, especially because some teams might already have a quarterback, none of them want one with as much media heat as he has.

According to the source, some team members might also agree or disagree with his stand on social justice. The source continued by saying, "Good or bad, it really would cause distraction, and no team wants or needs that. The NFL has moved on from Colin, and his dreams will only be dreams."

To some, this might be a strenuous and daunting attempt for anybody but not this activist. The star reportedly, who is not planning on giving up without a fight, still wakes super early, trains more than five days a week, and is looking forward to taking a team to the Super Bowl.  

Even though a new league called XFL has offered to sign him, the star athlete and his agency have rejected this offer for several reasons. The 33-year-old refused the league's request because he rates his abilities and self-worth above the offered pay, which pales compared to the NFL. 

Despite denials from several teams, the 33-year-old appears set on his plans of being persistent and playing in the NFL and no other.