A decade after his NFL kneeling controversy, Colin Kaepernick has a message for Gen Z: Don’t let the fear of backlash silence you

Colin Kaepernick is known for his athleticism and activism. The former San Francisco quarterback raised his voice against racial injustice and police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem in 2016. At the time, it sparked both significant praise and backlash.

Kaepernick was called anti-police, labeled a “traitor” by a league executive, and received countless death threats. He became the face of Nike, which drove some consumers to #JustBurnIt and set their products on fire.

A decade on...