Kaepernick's Depiction Of Social Injustice
Throughout the previous NFL seasons, San Francisco 49er’s quarterback, Collin Kaepernick, has decided to take a stand against police brutality in the United States. By kneeling during the nation’s national anthem, Kaepernick outwardly expressed his attitude on social justice. This perception of social injustice held by Kaepernick, relates to Du Bois illustration of African American freedom, in which they recognize freedom as a privilege which African Americans have yet to obtain. Kaepernick clarifies his reasoning behind the protests in a CNN article by declaring he is simply standing up for the people who are oppressed. This idea, which Kaepernick holds, can be strengthened through the claim Du Bois makes in his piece, The Souls of Black
Folk. Here, Du Bois notes, “The nation has not yet found peace from its sins; the freedman has not yet found in freedom his promised land.” It is here when Du Bois illustrates the idea that the world which African Americans were promised by the United States Government, a world of opportunity, has not yet been delivered. Du Bois beliefs demonstrate that black men being freed from slavery did not entail freedom from captivity. Kaepernick’s understanding of unjust treatment regarding African Americans with police in the 21st century, serves as an example which illuminates Du Bois’ idea of a promise which was never kept.
Folk. Here, Du Bois notes, “The nation has not yet found peace from its sins; the freedman has not yet found in freedom his promised land.” It is here when Du Bois illustrates the idea that the world which African Americans were promised by the United States Government, a world of opportunity, has not yet been delivered. Du Bois beliefs demonstrate that black men being freed from slavery did not entail freedom from captivity. Kaepernick’s understanding of unjust treatment regarding African Americans with police in the 21st century, serves as an example which illuminates Du Bois’ idea of a promise which was never kept.