It’s no secret that Colin Kaepernick had to settle with the NFL recently.I had to do a double take when I heard the news! How much did he actually settle for? After doing some research, I soon found out the answer to that.
The settlement was actually quite substantial. Reports say that he was given a settlement of sixty million dollars. Which to me is just an astronomical amount! I mean who would ever even dream of getting such an amount of money from one company? Well it looks like his hard work and dedication to be a social activist paid off.
This settlement should not be seen as a victory though.I think it is more of a bittersweet situation. Kaepernick wanted a job in the NFL and wasn’t offered one. That’s why he filed a case against the league. He was making a statement against them for not even considering his application even though clearly he deserved it. This settlement will never make up for all the time he spent away from the game, but it does show that he was successful in his case and how his voice was heard.
This situation did not just affect Kaepernick.It had an impact on the entire league as well. Kaepernick’s name has become a bit of a lightning rod when it comes to talking about social justice and sports. For better or worse , the NFL now has a closer relationship with the movement that Kaepernick helped to start. This will no doubt have an effect on the way players are treated by the NFL from here on out.
I really believe that Kaepernick put his career on the line to make sure that people were being heard and now he has been rewarded for it.People that supported him, can now say that justice has been served and it gives hope that the voice of the people will still be heard. And they will fight for social justice even if it means their career is on the line.
Kaepernick’s case also showed the power of social media.His story was heard by millions through online platforms and this proved that people can use technology to create change. This was a monumental decision by both sides and will certainly have a huge effect on the world.
Kaepernick’s settlement with the NFL was an important moment for both sides.It showed that social justice was taken seriously and that his hard work and dedication were rewarded.It also showed that athletes can now be role models when it comes to speaking out against injustice and making sure their voices are heard.It also was an example of the power of social media and how it can be used to bring attention to an issue and create change.The lessons learned from this settlement will no doubt be applied to other situations in the future.