Who Is Colin Kaepernick?, Lakita Wilson
Who Is Colin Kaepernick?, Lakita Wilson
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Who Is Colin Kaepernick?

Author: Lakita Wilson, Who HQ

Series: Who HQ Now

Narrator: Cary Hite

Unabridged: 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/03/2022


Synopsis

Learn about the inspiring life and career of professional football player and activist Colin Kaepernick in the new Who HQ Now format featuring newsmakers and trending topics.

On August 14, 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began a protest when he refused to stand for the national anthem. He wanted to make a statement about the oppression of people of color in the United States after he had spent a summer speaking out against police brutality. After playing professional football for six seasons, that would become Colin Kaepernick's last season in the NFL, but he would go on to become one of the most prominent activists of today. Colin believed that speaking out against racism was far bigger than football, and other athletes agreed with him. Today, hundreds of athletes -- from high schools to professional teams -- still kneel during the national anthem to protest the treatment of people of color in America. 
 
Discover more about Colin Kaepernick's story in this addition to the New York Times bestselling series.

About The Author

Lakita Wilson is a children's book author who has been awarded a SCBWI’s On-the-Verge Emerging Voices Award. She is an advocate for diverse and inclusive literature for kids. Lakita is also the author of What Is Black Lives Matter? in the Who HQ series. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dan on June 24, 2022

This was a fast read and quite interesting. Colin began the bended knee protest during football games to show his rage against how black people were being treated by police. Too many people had been shot by police due only to the color of their skin.......more

Goodreads review by Nirvana on July 26, 2022

Excellent opportunity to learn truth I used this book with students and had wonderful heartfelt conversations as a result of it. Just another perspective of what goes on in this world. I researched the facts and found they were all accurate. Can't say enough great things about HQ books......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on February 18, 2025

A Short, Positive Biography, no cap This short biography was enlightening about Kaepernick. I didn't realize a soldier's suggestion started Kaepernick's respectful protest. Things I wish the author would've stated: A short reminder of who the victims were that started Kaepernick's protest, nothing to......more

Goodreads review by Madlyn on July 08, 2022

Great read.......more