Kneel

Russell and Marion are football players for the Jackson Jags in Monroe Louisiana. Racism runs deep especially for young Black men. At a football game, a punch is thrown, and Marion is taken to the police station and charged. Since this is considered a violent crime, he is not allowed to play football. Since this is his senior year, it is more important than ever to get cleared to play. Football is his only way to get out of Monroe. As a way of protesting the unfair treatment Marion is receiving at the hands of the police and judicial system, Russ decides to take matters into his own hands. At the next football game, he takes a knee.

This book is written in first person point of view. The characters are well developed, and the story has a steady pace. The author did a wonderful job showing the difficulties the Black community faces every day. I enjoyed reading this book and hope others find its value as well.