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 media in advance of the 49ers' Week 12 game against the Miami Dolphins, Kaepernick defended a position that was viewed as contradictory by some 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.