Analysis Of Colin Kaepernick's Speech

Colin Kaepernick, former 49er’s quarterback, took a knee to silently but forcefully expel a need to show that kneeling in the face of police brutality and racial injustice is one way to gather attention. Many eyes were upon him as he took to the field and as the national anthem hummed he let one knee fall to the ground and let it remain there for the duration of the song. No violence or spiteful intentions coursed through his actions. A rather quiet rage sparkled in his eye as he showed the 16.5 million (Quora.com) viewers his stance on the national anthem. The Atlantic, a popular magazine, considered the gesture as a movement. A movement not as swift or well received as Kaepernick’s throws but one nonetheless. The aftermath of the kneel resonated
Standing and in a sense saluting a flag that literally represents bloodshed didn’t seem to add up to Kaepernick as he has been quoted, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” The blatant call to wake people up has been lost on some (the president being one) and no, one man’s movement doesn't end racism however, it does prove that it is being felt by at least one person. If one person is to feel like there is an unequal divide within our country then who is to say mores don't feel it as well? If that is the case, which I believe it is, where are the contributions to find solutions for making us all be on equal nation under
From day one the kindergartener is told to stand up, place their right hand over their heart, and pledge allegiance to the flag. For Kaepernick to do what he did and for others to follow in suit is not a revolt against patriotism it is a cry for change. There is no vindictive shadow behind his aspirations, truly I believe he is being merciful in his descent to the ground. Without speaking for him, I would go so far to say he is tired. Though the country of America was founded on genocide and racist believes, the amount of pressure put on the shoulders of people of color is astronomical compared to a fellow white peer. To have a president that runs his mouth whenever he pleases about “shithole” countries or be questioned whether or not he is racist or not, is what I would deem