‘Refusing to meet Trump was an easy no’: Colin Kaepernick on being ‘blackballed’ for taking the knee, racism, and why he’s still ready to play
Summary
Colin Kaepernick continues to train every day, staying ready to play football despite not having played professionally for almost 10 years. He became known for kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 to protest racism, which led to him being blackballed by the NFL.Key Facts
- Kaepernick trains daily with the same intensity as when he played in the NFL.
- He last played professional football nearly 10 years ago.
- Kaepernick’s protest started in 2016 when he kneeled during the national anthem to highlight racial injustice.
- His protest caused strong reactions, including boos and being excluded from the NFL.
- He remains focused on staying prepared for any chance to return to football.
- Kaepernick mostly avoided media but has now released a memoir called The Perilous Fight.
- His protest is linked to wider social movements like Black Lives Matter and discussions on racism in the U.S.
- He said refusing to meet President Trump was an easy decision due to their opposing views.
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