Kneel

By: Candace Buford

Narrated by: Preston Butler III

This fearless debut novel explores racism, injustice, and self-expression through the story of a promising Black football star in Louisiana.

The system is rigged.

For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the team’s varsity tight end, Rus has a singular goal: to get a scholarship and play on the national stage. But when his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an impossible choice: speak up or live in fear.

“Please rise for the national anthem.”

Desperate for change, Rus kneels during the national anthem. In one instant, he falls from local stardom and becomes a target for hatred. But he’s not alone. With the help of his best friend and an unlikely ally, Rus will fight for his dreams, and for justice.

100% would recommend

shit was awesome. i love this. also, very thought provoking and interesting and cool. i like this book a lot. you should listen to it. now.

it's passed time for positive changes

Maybe this story will inspire others to stand up and speak openly for changes in our country. Maybe it will give white people more understanding of how it feels to grow up in a country that continues to push you down and sets you up to fail. And maybe it will help the children being raised in racist environments be better, kinder human beings.
BLACK LIVES MATTER