Colin Kaepernick wants another shot at playing in the NFL. So much so that he continues to train five days a week. This is evidenced by his performance during his private workout. Whether or not he will be allowed to play again is yet to be seen. However, in some form or “fashion” he will continue on the path of fulfilling his purpose as a philanthropist and activist.

Here are three lessons we learned from Haley’s telling of the story of Kunta Kinte that Colin may also want to convey to us.