Why listen
Before Kaepernick became an icon, he was raising a specific alarm that most people stopped hearing.
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In this episode
- What actually motivated Kaepernick to kneel in the first place
- How his message got lost when his image became a political symbol
- The specific injustices he was trying to draw attention to
- Why his protest was a warning sign that went largely unheeded
About this episode
The silhouette of Colin Kaepernick is ubiquitous. Stenciled on sidewalks and spray painted on boarded-up businesses, the image of Kaepernick has become an unmistakable icon of racial justice. Because his image has been claimed by both conservative and progressive media, it’s easy to forget what he was asking for in the first place. In this episode, we dive into an account of Kaepernick’s protest, what motivated him to take a knee, and the alarm bell he was sounding.
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