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The Daily Stoic · September 17, 2026 · 1h 18m

Colin Kaepernick, 10 Years After Taking A Knee

Colin Kaepernick

Ten years after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick sits down with Ryan Holiday to reflect on the decision that cost him over $150 million and his NFL career. They discuss navigating the intense backlash, staying focused on the message behind the protest against police brutality, and what, if anything, he would do differently. Kaepernick also shares his activist work and his forthcoming memoir, The Perilous Fight.

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Highlights

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The Decision Ten Years Later
Colin Kaepernick reflects on the decision to kneel and the personal and professional consequences that followed.
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Keeping the Focus on the Message
Kaepernick emphasizes that the protest was always about police brutality and racial injustice, not about him personally.
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What He Would Do Differently
Kaepernick discusses whether he would change anything about his approach knowing the consequences.
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References

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The Perilous Fight — Colin Kaepernick (2026) — Discussed his memoir and its themes.
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