WATCH: Colin Kaepernick accuses white adoptive parents of ‘problematic’ and racist childhood

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick Has blamed his parents “problematic” racist experiences While growing up.

Interview promoting his new book graphic novelKaepernick claimed that those experiences inspired him as a writer Change the Game.

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“I know my parents loved me, but there were still very problematic things that I went through,” Kaepernick . “I think it was important to show, ‘No, this can happen in your own home.’ And how do we move forward collectively while addressing the racism that is being perpetuated.”

Kaepernick, best known for his national song ProtestsBorn to a white mother and placed for adoption, he is now biracial. adoption His black father had died during his pregnancy. He was adopted by Rick and Teresa Kaepernick, his white parents.

The graphic novel traces Kaepernick’s rise to stardom in the NFL, from high school athletics, to his father’s racism, and his ideas and decisions about his hairstyles.

“He’s getting what rolls?” Kaepernick’s mother questions him in the graphic novel. She attacks his idea of cornrows to imitate former NBA star Allen Iverson.

According to reports, his mother told him that “Oh, your hair’s not professional. Oh, you look like a little thug.”

Kaepernick said that the experience had influenced his character.