Colin Kaepernick isn’t standing still in life, despite not playing in the NFL. The former Super Bowl quarterback recently launched Kaepernick Publishing LLC., a new company that will elevate a new generation of writers and amplify diverse voices. The company has already announced its first release, which will be Colin Kaepernick’s own memoir. The memoir will share the experiences that led to Kaepernick’s act of protest, which launched a worldwide movement. Kaepernick’s memoir will be available via Audible, print and e-book in 2020.
According to its website, “Kaepernick Publishing believes reading is a liberator of the mind and will give us the thoughts and ideas to free our bodies.” Kaepernick Publishing hopes to elevate a new generation of writers and creators and also, inspire readers of all ages. Kaepernick Publishing will publish work of all genres but will maintain a particular focus on spotlighting “diverse views and voices.” Based on the social media content the company has released, Kaepernick Publishing is interested in control: control of our narratives, voices and knowledge. Rather than wait for others to tell our stories, Kaepernick Publishing is focused on taking control of them.
Kaepernick’s memoir, especially, is greatly anticipated. Many have speculated as to his motives for protesting and critics abound. Indeed, some still believe that Kaepernick is wholly insincere with his actions and simply wants attention. True to the mission of his new company, however, Kaepernick is taking control of his story and allowing the world to hear, in his words, what his motives were. Kaepernick is taking ownership of his narrative and through Kaepernick Publishing, building a platform for other creatives to do the same.
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