Colin Kaepernick Accuses His White Adoptive Parents Of ‘Perpetuating Racism’ While They Raised Him

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has spent the last several years complaining about racism in America — and as he embarks on a publicity tour for his new graphic novel memoir, “Change the Game,” He’s turning racism accusations against his white friends adoptive parents.

Kaepernick joined “CBS Mornings” to discuss the book and the message he hoped it would convey — and he argued that when his mother had been opposed to him getting his hair done in cornrows, she had been “perpetuating racism.”

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“Growing up I was a — I think still am — a pretty introverted person,” Kaepernick expressed his satisfaction at the decision to portray himself as an insecure teenager facing the same stress levels as any high school student in the graphic novel. “I hope it’s true to form, and that’s just kind of how I navigate the world.”

The story centers on a young Kaepernick, who tries to become a doctor. “embrace his blackness” despite resistance from a number of outside sources — “even his adoptive parents.”

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

Kaepernick said that the conflict came to a head over his hair — he wanted cornrows because he idolized basketball player Allen Iverson, who he said “wore his blackness like a suit of armor.” He claimed that his mother opposed the idea and said so because she had once told him it looked terrible. “not professional” He was made “look like a little thug.”

“Those become spaces where it’s like, okay, how do I navigate this situation now?” Kaepernick explained, adding, “But it also has informed why I have my hair long today.”

Kaepernick ended by stating that he Still want to play Professional football, claiming “That passion is still there. And the ability is still there.”

Although the ex-49ers quarterback worked out with several teams after leaving the NFL, he hasn’t played professionally since the national anthem protest.

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