The Kneel | Michael Zagaris 2016 . Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick shook the world when he chose to take a knee during the national anthem to protest systemic oppression against people of color and ongoing police brutality. Although Kaepernick lost his job and millions of dollars for his believes, he continues to speak out for people that don’t have a voice. This photograph successfully captures an act that sparked a lot of social and political conversations that needed to be had.