Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is a load-bearing figure for the Black excellence assimilationist imaginary, and Kaepernick's protest was a major moment and saga for Black politics of this century. They've been at odds for years, and that conflict seems to be coming to a head.
Julian Rose
Julian Rose is a community organizer, educator, and writer originally from Hartford, CT, and currently based in Atlanta, GA. His work focuses on Black Queer Feminism, abolition, and solidarity economy movement building. Julian’s political home is Endstate ATL. Other Atlanta organizing efforts he has been involved in include the Free Atlanta Abolition Movement, a Black-run bail formation, and Barred Business’ Protected Campaign.
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