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Colin Kaepernick reflects on decade since national anthem protest

NPR • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:45 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Colin Kaepernick reflects on decade since national anthem protest

Summary

Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, discusses his ongoing struggle for social justice and the desire to return to football in a new work titled *The Perilous Fight*. Kaepernick gained national attention in 2016 for kneeling during the national anthem as a protest against police brutality. His dedication to activism remains steadfast as he continues to advocate for change in the sport and society. This discussion comes ten years after his famous protest, highlighting both the impact of his actions and his continued relevance in NFL discourse.

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•Colin Kaepernick discusses his activism in new work.
•He protests police brutality by kneeling during the anthem.
•The book is titled *The Perilous Fight*.
•Kaepernick reflects on ten years since his protest.
•His desire to play football continues despite past controversies.

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6:45 PMNPR — 10 years after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick is still waging a 'Perilous Fight' - NPR

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The former 49ers quarterback created an uproar in 2016 when took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality. In <em>The Perilous Fight</em> he explains why he still wants to play football.
— NPRby Tonya Mosley

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