Colin Kaepernick Adds More to Having an Interracial Family, Days After Controversial Remarks on White Adoptive Parents

Colin Kaepernick has recently released a new book. Only this time, his book is a graphic novel, based on how younger days. His graphic novel is meant to provide children, from transracial households, with an affirming story. Furthermore, his novel showcases the complicated nuances of being raised by his adoptive white parents. The QB has always faced a lot of flak for comments he made about his parents. However, as he spoke about them on Twitter, he remained undeterred as he explained the facets of being raised by them.

His conversation with Eve Ewing went viral on Twitter as he discussed the graphic novel and its depictions of his life.

More from Colin Kaepernick about his interracial family

Kaepernick launched his graphic novel to touch upon various problematic elements that come with a transracial dynamic. As per his conversation with Ewing, the novel provides young readers an insight into Kaepernick’s life to ensure that a reader can find some relatability in the book.

Furthermore, the QB also spoke about the dual existence of love as all problematic elements existing at the same time. He said, “And those things can exist at the same time, right. One of the ways I’ve grappled with that, right. How do you navigate that? Right? And especially at a young age.”

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Interestingly, his words that came added some nuances to his earlier words. Kaepernick has previously spoken about the issues he faced with his parents as he was growing up. At the time, the statement had seemed like a very controversial revelation.

Kaepernick’s past remarks on his adoptive parents

In the recent past, Kaepernick has spoken about the complicated nuances with his parents. He admitted that he is aware of his parents’ love for him. However, the QB truly believed that there were some racial complications in his relationship with his parents. During the launch of his latest graphic novel, there were some interesting depictions of his relationship with his parents.

He spoke about the depiction and said, “I think it was important to show that, no, this can happen in your home, and how you move forward collectively while addressing the racism that is being perpetuated.” After the release of his most recent graphic novel, came an extension of his controversial opinions.

While his original statements had earned him a lot of flak, Kaepernick hadn’t held back. It only remains to be seen if his recent comments get a similar reaction.

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