Dave Zirin The Kaepernick Effect : Taking a Knee, Changing the World

Riveting and inspiring firstperson stories of how "taking a knee" triggered a political awakening among athletes of all ages and levels, from the celebrated sportswriter With profiles of courage that leap of the page, Zirin uncovers a whole national movement of citizenathletes fighting for racial justice. Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Awardwinning author of Stamped from the BeginningHailed by Publishers Weekly in a starred review as an enthralling look at the impact of peaceful protest by sports figures at the high school, college, and professional levels, The Kaepernick Effect explores the story of how quarterback Colin Kaepernicks simple act of taking a knee spread like wildfire throughout American society, becoming the preeminent public symbol of resistance to Americas persistent racial inequality. In this powerful book, critically acclaimed sports journalist and author Dave Zirin chronicles the Kaepernick effect for the first time, through a riveting collection of firstperson stories (The Nation) from high school athletes and coaches, college stars and highpowered athletic directors, and professional athletes across many different sportsfrom Megan Rapinoe to Michael Bennett. In each case, he uncovers the fascinating explanations and motivations behind what became a mass political movement in sports. Necessary reading for all, especially those who want to make a difference in promoting social justice, equity, and inclusion, and end police brutality (Library Journal,... | Dave Zirin The Kaepernick Effect : Taking a Knee, Changing the World