Recently I have felt many things regarding the NFL’s treatment of Colin Kaepernick, mostly because I do believe there are some things that are happening solely because he is a Black man.
That being said, he has used his voice to speak out against injustice in America and for Black America to receive its due peace in the face of police brutality. Colin’s stance isn’t shared by all, and neither is his willingness to oppose playing while Black lives still crumble at the hands of police.
Most recently, he spoke with Paper Magazine on his messaging and stance. This is a story that I want people to read in its entirety, so I will provide a small summation of the most beautiful part of the story. In Paper magazine, it is said:
KYRC is pillared around 10 fundamental human rights, in homage to the Black Panther Party’s Ten-Point Platform and Program. According to Kaepernick, the principles represent the types of affirmations and protections that ought to be enjoyed by Black people globally:
- You have the right to be Free
- You have the right to be Healthy
- You have the right to be Brilliant
- You have the right to be Safe
- You have the right to be Loved
- You have the right to be Courageous
- You have the right to be Alive
- You have the right to be Trusted
- You have the right to be Educated
- You have the right to Know Your Rights
There is so much to unpack in a story like this that serves to start imperative conversations. To read Colin’s entire interview, read it over on Paper Magazine.
