Colin Kaepernick Shares First Look at His Kids' Book Inspired by a 'Revelatory' Childhood Moment

Colin Kaepernick.Photo: Amari Kenoly for Kaepernick Publishing Even beforeColin Kaepernicktook a knee in protestin 2016, he’s been fighting hard for what he believes in. In celebration of the book’s publication on Tuesday, Kaepernick shares some of the interior illustrations with PEOPLE. He’s also giving fans an exclusive first look at a never-before-seen photo from his childhood, as well as insight into his favorite book when he was growing up. “I Color Myself Differentexplores the intersection of identity, adoption, and self-love — an intersection that’s deeply personal to my own experience as a child,” Kaepernick, 34, tells PEOPLE in a statement about his kids' book, the first in a multi-book publishing deal from his company Kaepernick Publishing, in partnership with Scholastic.

Colin Kaepernick Wears 'Roots' -Inspired 'Kunta Kinte' Shirt to NFL Workout

Colin Kaepernickappeared to send a strong message to members of the NFL on Saturday: he’s ready to play, but he’s not changing who he is to do so. The free-agent quarterback, who has not been a member of the NFL since March 2017, completed a 40-minute workout in front of reps from at least seven NFL teams on Saturday while at one point wearing a T-shirt bearing the name “Kunta Kinte” — the kidnapped African man turned slave at the center ofRootswho is beaten for refusing to take his American name.

Colin Kaepernick Will Serve as Honorary Captain for the University of Michigan's Spring Game

Colin Kaepernick.Photo: AFFI/Shutterstock Colin Kaepernickwill be back on the football field this weekend. The former NFL quarterback has been named the honorary captain for the University of Michigan’s Maize and Blue spring game, Saturday, the school announced. The scrimmage game, which is free for fans to attend, will be held at Michigan Stadium at noon. While Kaepernick, 34, isn’t a Michigan alum, he does have a relationship with the Wolverines head coach, Jim Harbaugh.

Colin Kaepernick's Friends Say Travis Scott Never Received QB's Approval for Super Bowl Halftime

The Super Bowl halftime controversy surroundingTravis Scotthas devolved into a he-said-he-said.On Tuesday,Varietyreported the rapper, 26,had a phone conversationwith former NFL starColin Kaepernick, 31, about his decision toperform at the Super Bowl LII Pepsi Halftime Showwith headlinerMaroon 5on Feb. 3, citing a source close to Scott who said “while the two did not necessarily agree, they emerged from the conversation with mutual respect and understanding.” TMZconfirms the call occurred, reporting that Scott reached out to Kaepernick prior to signing the Super Bowl contract to discuss his plans and hopefully get the quarterback on board.

Colin Kaepernick's New Netflix Series Compares NFL Draft Process to Slavery: 'No Dignity'

Colin Kaepernick.Photo: AFFI/Shutterstock Former NFL playerColin Kaepernick’s new Netflix series is generating conversation over a scene comparing the league’s draft process to an auction of enslaved peoples. In his six-part drama series,Colin in Black & White, Kaepernick likened the NFL draft process to enslaved peoples being examined before being sold to bidders. “Before they put you on the field, teams poke, prod and examine you searching for any defect that might affect your performance,” he added.