Colin Kaepernick has reflected on the personal cost of protest a decade after he first took the knee, saying he would make the same decision again.
The former American football player discussed his journey in his first interview since the protest. His comments focus on what followed the decision to take a public stand and the price he believes he paid for doing so.
Kaepernick’s reflection comes 10 years after he first took the knee. The anniversary provides the context for his assessment of the protest and its lasting impact on his life.
Despite the consequences associated with his decision, Kaepernick said he would repeat it. His remarks underline his continued belief in the action and its importance to his personal journey.
The interview offers a retrospective view of the protest and the experience that followed. No further details of any next steps were provided.
