San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick announced plans to take his peaceful protest against racial injustice and police brutality “a step further” at a postgame news conference Thursday night.
Kaepernick, 28, who has refused to stand during the national anthem at two NFL preseason games, said he would donate the first $1 million he makes this season to organizations assisting communities affected by racial injustice and police brutality.
He said he wanted to make sure he was not “just talking about” these issues but was also “actively being involved” and “actively trying to make a change.”
“I’ve been very blessed to be in this position and be able to make the kind of money I do,” Kaepernick said. “I have to help these communities. It’s not right that they’re not put in the position to succeed or given those opportunities to succeed.”
He also said he was “definitely considering” accepting invitations to meet with police and other law enforcement officers.
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