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Bezig met laden... The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World (editie 2021)door Dave Zirin (Auteur)
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"A veteran sportswriter interviews high school athletes, college athletes, pro athletes and others involved in the nationwide movement to "take a knee" in response to police brutality"-- "In 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 symbol of resistance to America's persistent racial inequality. Critically acclaimed sports journalist and author of A People's History of Sports in the United States, Dave Zirin chronicles "the Kaepernick effect" for the first time, through interviews with a broad cross-section of professional athletes across many different sports, college stars and high-powered athletic directors, and high school athletes and coaches. In each case, he uncovers the fascinating explanations and motivations behind a mass political movement in sports, through deeply personal and inspiring accounts of risk-taking, activism, and courage both on and off the field. A book about the politics of sport, and the impact of sports on politics, The Kaepernick Effect is for anyone seeking to understand an essential dimension of the new movement for racial justice in America." -- Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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by Dave Zirin
I think more people understand now what Kaepernick was taking a knee for after seeing George Floyd's murder. But at the time Kaepernick was kneeling, Kaepernick was an ousider but also an inspiration to many that had lived or living with the constant racist attacks and taunts. At the time too, there were plenty of minorities that were being killed in plain sight by cops and nothing was done about it. Justice was not in action in America. The flag did not mean freedom and justice for all and Kaepernick was willing to give everything to bring attention to this fact.
Kaepernick's bravery and commitment to bringing the injustice to light inspired many people in the sports field to also take a stand. Professional, semi-professionals, coaches, various team athletes, and cheerleaders all share stories. Even teachers. This book tells us about some of them and how they became involved. Many have some very horrific tales of racist attacks before they take a stand but they didn't let that stop them. The attacks became even worse after they took their stand.
The Kaepernick effect on young people had them standing up to get the change started. They started with getting people to talk about racism, injustice, BLM, and police brutality. It spread like crazy with high school and colleges. This also tells of how people tried shutting them down.
This is very informative and interesting. I enjoyed the stories of these brave kids. It was sickening to read all they went through in their day to day life just because they were of color! They should be very proud of themselves for their decisions to try to make a change in this messed up world!
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this book! ( )