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Colin Kaepernick Prepares Daughter for Racism
Colin Kaepernick says he's preparing his four-year-old Black daughter for racism.
In brief
Colin Kaepernick says he's preparing his four-year-old Black daughter for racism. Colin Kaepernick prepares his four-year-old Black daughter for racism by teaching her to navigate racial challenges early. Originally reported by Complex.
Colin Kaepernick's Daughter
Colin Kaepernick prepares his four-year-old Black daughter for racism.
“She ain't asked for all this.”
Childhood Attack
Kaepernick recalled hiding a racist childhood attack from his parents at age eight.
“I can't tell my parents, I don't know if they're going to have my back in this situation.”
Racial Activism
Kaepernick began protesting police brutality in 2016 after his childhood trauma.
“I'm not gonna support an organization that is actively blackballing me.”
Know Your Rights Camp
Kaepernick runs Know Your Rights Camp to support underserved communities.
“The Perilous Fight”
NFL Blackballing
Kaepernick claims the NFL has blackballed him since his anthem protests.
“I'm not gonna support an organization that, one, is actively blackballing me.”
Daughter's Question
His daughter asked, 'What's four?' after he listed reasons she couldn't play.
“What's four?”
The headline
Colin Kaepernick prepares his four-year-old Black daughter for racism by teaching her to navigate racial challenges early.
