OpEd: Colin Kaepernick expected to release memoir [VIDEO]

In an interview with USA TODAY Sports, Kaepernick said, “I learned early on that in fighting against systematic oppression, dehumanization and colonization, who controls the narrative shapes the reality of how the world views society.”

“It controls who’s loved, who’s hated, who’s degraded and who’s celebrated,” he asserted.

The memoir has yet to be titled, but is expected to lay out his reasoning behind his activism. It is also expected to explain his situation with the NFL and why the former quarterback felt ‘shunned’ by NFL teams after kneeling for the national anthem.

Kaepernick has rarely engaged in news media interviews about his activism. He explained that the memoir is being released to answer all of the questions he is frequently asked.

“I’ve had a lot of questions surrounding what got me to the point of protesting,” Kaepernick said.

“Why did I do it? Why did I do it at that moment? Why wasn’t it earlier in my career? A lot of questions surrounding what led me to that point. Which led me to wanting to share that story and give insight. So I think there’s a lot of interest around it, but time will tell when the book comes out,” he added.

Colin Kaepernick will release his memoir later this year, and he caught up with @JarrettBell to express his excitement to finally tell all.

Read the story 👉 https://t.co/Pa6qospyt1 pic.twitter.com/wyxz0V08Ek

— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) February 13, 2020

Is Colin Kaepernick’s memoir the final chapter of his NFL career? https://t.co/0ezVYUnz3D pic.twitter.com/5fXbQo63uv

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 13, 2020

In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY Sports, Colin Kaepernick tells @JarrettBell about his upcoming memoir, the launch of his own publishing company and his desire to still play in the NFL.https://t.co/sFE6eqhol5

— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) February 13, 2020

We are proud to announce the first release on #KaepernickPublishing will be @Kaepernick7 ‘s memoir. The story tells of the experiences that led to the act of protest that has inspired the world. Available thru @audible_com and print/ebook in 2020. #PressRelease pic.twitter.com/U2hkGCPhT5

— Kaepernick Publishing (@KaepernickPub) February 13, 2020

Colin Kaepernick plans to release a memoir through Kaepernick Publishing, a company he founded. https://t.co/cYGmGjuGPJ

— ESPN (@espn) February 13, 2020

“I want to tell the story of my evolution, and the events that led me to protest systemic oppression, in hopes that it will inspire others to rise in action,” Colin Kaepernick said https://t.co/vdpgh8vg5y

— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 13, 2020

Colin Kaepernick has been unsigned since he protested against police brutality and other social injustice by taking a knee during the anthem in the 2016 season. His memoir will answer, “Why did I do it?” https://t.co/ttzLcZewI6

— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 13, 2020

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