Colin Kaepernick Discusses Activism with High School Students in Harlem, Donates Backpacks

In addition to stopping by to talk, Kaepernick has donated $25,000 to the school.

Colin Kaepernick tweeted a video of him talking about the value of activism to the freshman class of students at DREAM Charter School in Harlem on Thursday.

The video also showed him donating backpacks to students at the school.

The tweet said "I was in Harlem w @nessnitty having a great conversation w/ the freshmen class @wearedream. You all motivate me. Enjoy your new backpacks," followed by the raised fist emoji.

I was in Harlem w @nessnitty having a great conversation w/ the freshmen class @wearedream. You all motivate me.Enjoy your new backpacks ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/arzWV0v0G7

— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) October 6, 2017

Only a few short clips are included in the video, but the video opens with Kaepernick discussing the importance of speaking out against injustice. 

In an Instagram post from DREAM that was reposted by Know Your Rights, the account said Kaepernick donated $25,000 to the school a few weeks ago. The free–agent quarterback stopped by with radio DJ and girlfriend Nessa Diab to talk Thursday.

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Know Your Rights is the campaign Kaepernick started in to raise awareness on self-empowerment and interacting with law enforcement.

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