The Kaepernick Effect
Taking a Knee, Changing the World
Dave Zirin
The book examines the impact of NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem in protest of racial injustice and police brutality. It explores the subsequent wave of activism it inspired among athletes at all levels, from professional to high school, and the broader conversation about race and patriotism it ignited across the United States.
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