Colin Kaepernick to Release Book On Police and Prison Abolition in October

He might not be capable to play the game that helped him achieve the necessary voice he’s utilizing now, however, the runaway prepare referred to as Colin Kaepernick will not be slowing down any time quickly!

In an announcement made on social media, Kaepernick has expressed to the world that his first tome, being distributed by way of his personal publishing firm, Kaepernick Publishing, is slated to be launched later this fall on Oct. 12, 2023. The debut ebook is titled, ABOLITION FOR THE PEOPLE: THE MOVEMENT FOR A FUTURE WITHOUT POLICING & PRISONS.

In the present day, I’m excited to share that we at @KaepernickPub will probably be releasing our first title, ABOLITION FOR THE PEOPLE: THE MOVEMENT FOR A FUTURE WITHOUT POLICING & PRISONS, on 10/12/21. This anthology builds on a long time of organizing and writing in opposition to policing & prisons… pic.twitter.com/84nUD3v4r2

— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) Might 11, 2023

…& options the work of over 30 contributors plus a reader’s information, infographics, & cowl artwork by Emory Douglas.

I’m proud to have edited this assortment & hope it provides to the refrain of voices calling for a world with out & past policing & prisons. #AbolitionForThePeople

— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) Might 11, 2023

The ebook is a collective work from greater than 30 writers that Kaepernick has edited.

After months of arduous work, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be publishing our first title, ABOLITION FOR THE PEOPLE: THE MOVEMENT FOR A FUTURE WITHOUT POLICING & PRISONS, on 10/12/21. This anthology is edited by @Kaepernick7 & options the contributions of over 30 writers. pic.twitter.com/fj6tuBpYBy

— Kaepernick Publishing (@KaepernickPub) Might 11, 2023

Be a part of us on our collective journey towards constructing a greater world — a world with out and past policing and prisons. ABOLITION FOR THE PEOPLE will probably be out there in print, e-book, and audio codecs. Cowl artwork by the one & solely Emory Douglas. #AbolitionForThePeople

— Kaepernick Publishing (@KaepernickPub) Might 11, 2023

Kaepernick Publishing has additionally launched quotes from the ebook from among the contributors to the challenge.

“With the intention to eradicate anti-Blackness, we should additionally abolish the police. The abolition of 1 with out the opposite is unattainable.” – @Kaepernick7, #AbolitionForThePeople. Go to https://t.co/0PkQ0ZTI1k for extra pic.twitter.com/YPMRj6GK8k

— Kaepernick Publishing (@KaepernickPub) Might 11, 2023

“Simply as we hear calls right now for extra humane policing, individuals then referred to as for a extra humane slavery.” – Angela Y. Davis, #AbolitionForThePeople. Go to https://t.co/0PkQ0ZTI1k for extra pic.twitter.com/YVAWRLIVDe

— Kaepernick Publishing (@KaepernickPub) Might 11, 2023

“Can we actually eliminate prisons and policing altogether? The quick reply: We will. We should. We’re.” – @prisonculture, #AbolitionForThePeople pic.twitter.com/V2CDpNz6ep

— Kaepernick Publishing (@KaepernickPub) Might 11, 2023

“Police forces in America started as slave patrols, and their main operate has all the time been to behave in service of the white possession class and its capitalist manufacturing.” – @BreeNewsome, #AbolitionForThePeople pic.twitter.com/AqAgOWWIwW

— Kaepernick Publishing (@KaepernickPub) Might 11, 2023