Dr. Anthony Fauci and the athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick may seem like very different men in very different fields — but they are both being honored with the same award.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Anthony Fauci have been recognized by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Organization to receive its most honorable award.

Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Anthony Fauci will be honored with the Kennedy Human Rights Award to honor them for their contributions to humanity.

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The country's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and former 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick are among this year's recipients of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award.

Colin Kaepernick, former 49ers ... “I accept this award knowing that the legacy of Muhammad Ali is that of a champion of the people,” said Kaepernick upon receiving the award.

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Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights announced Dr. Anthony Fauci, left, and Colin Kaepernick, right, are among recipients chosen to receive the Ripple of Hope Award, July 28, 2020.

The country's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and former 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick are among this year's recipients of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award.