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“Happy Birthday Breonna Taylor”: Colin Kaepernick & Co Remember 26 YO Woman Icon Who Faced a Devastating Tragedy 

Published 06/08/2023, 10:56 AM EDT

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In the ongoing fight for justice and equality, Colin Kaepernick continues to be a prominent figure at the forefront of advocating for change. Kaepernick rose to prominence over 6 years ago, when the QB took a stance towards fighting racism. His message resonated with many, although his fight for justice eventually saw him blackballed from the league for the growing list of controversies. 

As Kaepernick continues his fight, he took out time earlier this week to celebrate an icon of the Black Lives Matter movement. In early 2020, an icon of the BLM movement would come to the fore after the life of Breonna Taylor was cut short by a brutal tragedy. Nearly 3 years later, Kaepernick, along with his foundation, joined in to celebrate the life of the icon. 

Kaepernick’s Foundation remembers the life of Breonna Taylor

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In his fight for justice, Colin Kaepernick started the ‘Know Your Rights Camp’, a foundation with an aim for the liberation of POCs, and to ensure the delivery of justice. In their latest Instagram Post, the foundation put up a special post to extend heartfelt wishes to Breonna Taylor on her birthday, and express the love and admiration that her community have for her. 

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The Know Your Rights Camp considers it an honor and privilege to stand by Breonna Taylor’s family as they continue to fight for justice, as they detailed in their caption. Taylor was famously the victim of a devastating tragedy, after she was unjustly caught in the middle of Police Violence, leading to her passing at just 26 years of age. Ever since, Colin Kaepernick and his foundation have ardently participated in the battle to ensure the delivery of justice to Breonna Taylor’s memory. 

Colin Kaepernick reveals thoughts on ‘Change’ in the NFL 

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Despite having not played in the league for more than six years, Kaepernick’s influence and impact are undeniable. While the QB’s pursuit for justice landed Kaepernick out of the NFL, the league has taken several actions since then, to increase their involvement in the fight for justice. From the league’s initiative to invest in underfunded communities to their social outreach programs, a lot has changed since Kaepernick last suited up on the gridiron. Despite these measures, however, the QB doesn’t seem to be content with the league’s path towards change.

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“I haven’t seen any substantial change. I think there is a lot of work to do on that front,” said Kaepernick in a recent interview. 

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In his eyes, Kaepernick, still remaining away from the league after these many years, is an indictment on the league’s path to inclusivity. While his comments have stirred controversy once again, it remains to be seen if Kaepernick will ever make a return to the gridiron. 

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Armaan Gupta is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media and Communication from a prestigious university. Gupta's love for football spans different leagues, from NFL to College Football to XFL.
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