Six Years After Taking a Knee, Colin Kaepernick Puts His $20,000,000 Earnings for Enlightenment

Six years after taking a knee during the national anthem at an NFL preseason game, Colin Kaepernick is making headlines once again. But this time, it is not on the football field. The American civil rights activist and former quarterback, known for his peaceful protest against racial injustice, has taken a bold step towards enlightening millions of Americans.

Kap has allocated a substantial portion of his $20 million net worth to a publishing venture. His publishing firm is set to be a game changer, focusing on amplifying voices and addressing concerns of the time. Continuing his stint of making an impact, Kaepernick Publishing aims to empower aspiring authors who have been underrepresented in the publishing industry.

Kaepernick Publishing: Enlightening readers

Kaepernick Publishing continues to make waves in the world of literature with a recent unveiling of the cover of its upcoming book. The publishing venture is dedicated to bringing essential stories to the forefront. Kaepernick shared the story on his Instagram profile to share the exciting news, revealing the cover of a forthcoming book that is set to be launched in April 2024. 

The book, titled The Bridges Yuri Built: How Yuri Kochiyama Marched Across Movements, introduces a notable 20th-century freedom fighter Yuri Kochiyama (1921–2014) to the next generation of young readers in the words of Kai Naima Williams, her great-granddaughter. The synopsis as reflected in the official site of the publishing house writes,

“From Yuri’s incarceration in a Japanese-American concentration camp during World War II to her participation in movements organizing for better schools in Harlem to her close friendship with Malcolm X, Yuri never wavered in her belief in the power of people – especially young people – to bring about social change.

The book navigates through “imaginative writing” and vibrant illustrations  by Anastasia Magloire Williams “to inspire young readers to embrace Yuri’s unswerving belief that together we can build a bridge to a better world.”

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As we look forward to the release of this significant work as promised in his IG story, it’s easy to see how it reflects on Colin’s journey. Six years ago, Kaepernick made headlines when he took a knee during the national anthem, sparking a nationwide conversation about racial inequality and police brutality.

Ex-POTUS Barack Obama defended Kaepernick as he took a knee to protest against racial inequality

Colin Kaepernick’s iconic journey in the NFL took a significant turn on August 26, 2016, during an NFL preseason game when he chose to remain seated during the national anthem. His silent protest sparked a nationwide conversation about racial inequality and police brutality in America. Later, he admitted that he refrained from showing “pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.”

Throughout the season, the act of kneeling ignited debates, drawing both support and criticism. While President Barack Obama defended Kaepernick’s right to protest, NFL Commissioner Robert Goodell expressed disagreement with his choice to kneel but recognized the quarterback’s right to protest.

Obama had then declared, “I believe that us honoring our flag and our anthem is part of what binds us together as a nation. But I also always try to remind folks that part of what makes this country special is that we respect people’s rights to have a different opinion.”

After the event, Kaepernick even found himself without an NFL contract, filing a grievance alleging collusion by team owners. Although he never played professionally again, his impact on the sports world remained profound. Now a civil rights activist, Kaepernick continues to advocate for racial justice, inspiring athletes globally to take a knee in solidarity with the oppressed.

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