JOURNAL ARTICLE

A decade after his controversy NFL kneeling protest, Colin Kaepernick has a message for Gen Z: Don't let the fear of backlash silence you.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Royle, Orianna Rosa 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Colin Kaepernick's transition from NFL quarterback and activist to CEO of Lumi, an AI literacy startup aimed at empowering Generation Alpha and Generation Z to express their stories. Kaepernick emphasizes the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in communication, advising young people to be true to themselves to foster deeper connections. Lumi, founded in 2024 with $4 million in seed funding, is currently being piloted in schools and aims to help students create comics and graphic novels, facilitating personal storytelling. Kaepernick draws parallels between his leadership experiences in sports and business, highlighting the significance of having the right team in place for success. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191502214
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