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Author
Publisher
The New Press
Pub. Date
2021
Physical Desc
xiv,219 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
n 2016, amid an epidemic of police shootings of African Americans, the celebrated NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began a series of quiet protests on the field, refusing to stand during the U.S. national anthem. By &;taking a knee,&; Kaepernick bravely joined a long tradition of American athletes making powerful political statements. This time, however, Kaepernick&;s simple act spread like wildfire throughout American society, becoming the preeminent...
Author
Publisher
Blue Rider Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a portrait of the football legend, Hollywood actor, and controversial activist that includes coverage of Brown's work with Black Power and the allegations of sexual violence that overshadowed his career.
