Colin Kaepernick

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/colin-kaepernick

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Colin Kaepernick born?November 3, 1987
2. Where was Colin Kaepernick born?Milwaukee, Wisconsin
3. Who is Colin Kaepernick?Colin Kaepernick is a former American football quarterback who played for the San Francisco 49ers. He is also known for standing up for social justice.
4. Why did he kneel during the national anthem?He kneel to protest racial injustice and police brutality. He wanted to bring attention to these problems.

Civil Rights Activist: An individual dedicated to advocating for the rights and freedoms of all people, regardless of race or background.
Police Brutality: The excessive and unwarranted use of force by law enforcement officers, often disproportionately affecting minority communities.
Racial Inequality: The systemic disparities and unfair treatment experienced by individuals based on their race or ethnicity.
Systemic Oppression: The ingrained and pervasive mistreatment of certain groups within a society's institutions and norms.