To all who didn't watch the 2020 Super Bowl ... who rejected Super Bowl party invitations ... who decided to spend their time doing other activities ... we forever respect you!
We know it seemed like the entire nation was excited to watch the game, and that you were a loner for the cause, but you weren't.
You decided to use your personal power to take matters into your own hands. And while it seemed your personal decision may not have affected the NFL's overall ratings (maybe it did, maybe it didn't), the fact that you felt compelled to act says more about you knowing the power and influence you have than anything else.
Like we said earlier, we forever respect you.
The truth is we don't know what is next for Colin Kaepernick's NFL career. According to @KapWatch, it's been 1,069 days since Kap became a free agent and last played in 2017. For reference (and stated in a previous update), it took Muhammad Ali 1,201 days before he got back in the ring after his Vietnam War ban.
We obviously don't want Kap's ban to be that long ... but please remember, change takes time! Even longer than expected at times.
On that note, this petition continues! It's still #NoKaepernickNoNFL for us! If you haven't watched an NFL game for the last 3 years it certainly shouldn't be too hard to continue.
Yes, you may get ridiculed for it ... even by your own family or your own race (more on that below). But as long as you stand by your personal beliefs and put that belief into action, you should feel good that you, at least, did your part.
So let's continue...
#NoKaepernickNoNFL
#NoKapNoNFL
#StillWithKap
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P.S. - If you're wondering what Colin did during Super Bowl Sunday, he went to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem & spent time with employees. He also went to a family shelter in Queens w/ Eric Reid & 100 Suits for 100 Men. Still a man of the people!
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Our Final Note:
We want to address an elephant in the room.
Starting from the day Kaepernick took his knee until today, there has been a continued discourse among Black people about how Kaepernick's situation should be handled. This has never been more prevalent until this past season.
The reason we bring up Black folks, in particular, is that Kaepernick took a knee (and risked his NFL career) primarily for them.
While many will say the public Black discourse is sad, please know that it's completely normal. As a matter of fact, the discourse among Black activism has gone on for more than 100 years!
When W.E.B. Du Bois wrote The Souls of Black Folk back in 1903, he said:
"Black Americans have tended toward three basic responses to their circumstances in America: revolt and revenge, an attempt to adjust to the will of the majority, and a focused effort at self-development."
The discourse among Black people is centered around what the appropriate response to the NFL's treatment of Kaepernick should be. One group thinks they are more right than the other -- and will never change their minds!
While this may be unfortunate, please note this is common. There may not be a "simple solution" to this. This is a root issue. Everyone has their "own" answers.
Although the discourse is there, please don't be distracted from the end goal, which is what Kaepernick asked: For police to stop killing unarmed Black people and people of color. As long as that request is met (through new local & federal laws, in our opinion), Kaepernick's sacrifice would truly be worth it!
It would also be great if he could play the game he loves as well -- without the bogus waiver.
Much love ... and to read more about the discourse among Black people when it comes to activism, click the article below.