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In 2016, Colin Kaepernick went from a famous NFL player to an infamous civil rights activist after deciding to kneel during the National Anthem to protest against the injustices African-Americans face in this country.

Kaepernick made standing up for what you believe in something to aspire to. The quarterback presented a bold statement and gave life to an old trend by letting his afro grow and flourish. If that wasn’t Black enough, he even rocked cornrows for a while during the season.

In honor of the brave athlete’s 29th birthday, we honor his confidence, strength and Blackness with photos of Colin Kaepernick looking like Black excellence. #KaepSoBlack

10 Powerful Photos Of Colin Kaepernick Looking Like Black Excellence  was originally published on globalgrind.com

1. Stand for something, or fall for anything.

Stand for something, or fall for anything.

2. Woke bae.

Woke bae.

3. Leader of the pack.

Leader of the pack.

4. “It’s better to be a lion for a day, than a sheep all your life.”- Elizabeth Kenny

“It’s better to be a lion for a day, than a sheep all your life.”- Elizabeth Kenny

5. “It is our duty to fight for our freedom.”- Assata Shakur

“It is our duty to fight for our freedom.”- Assata Shakur

6. Dignity, Pride, Roots.

Dignity, Pride, Roots.