Colin Kaepernick Praises Fidel Castro’s Education Policy, Comments on Malcolm X

November 24, 2016   ·   Alec Nathan   ·   Jump to comments

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick came under fire in August when he wore a T-shirt featuring images of former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and Malcolm X, and he explained his stances Wednesday during a conference call. 
Speaking to the media in advance of the 49ers' Week 12 game against the Miami Dolphins, Kaepernick answered questions about the meaning behind wearing the shirt—a decision some viewed as contradictory since Kaepernick has been outspoken about social injustice, while Castro was responsible for human rights violations against the Cuban people. 
Kaepernick told reporters he was "not talking about Fidel Castro and his oppression" and added he was instead "talking about Malcolm X and what he’s done for people." 
He later elaborated on those thoughts, according to the Palm Beach Post's Hal Habib: "One thing that Fidel Castro did do is they have the highest literacy rate because they invest more in their ed...

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