Colin Kaepernick Joins Higher Learning
Summary
Colin Kaepernick joins Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay to discuss his new memoir, *The Perilous Fight*, released on the tenth anniversary of his protests. The conversation explores his childhood, racial identity, and the personal costs of his activism, while also addressing persistent myths about his desire to return to the NFL. Kaepernick critiques the NFL’s collusion and the ineffectiveness of the NFLPA, arguing that his continued pursuit of a career is a statement of collective player power rather than mere symbolism.
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