Rise of the Black Quarterback will expand on Jason Reid's article 'Welcome to the Year of the Black Quarterback' on ESPN's The Undefeated (as well as the entire series), and will chronicle both the history of Black players in the NFL and the recent careers of several Black quarterbacks. Reid will discuss the careers and legacy of beloved NFL players and delve into the more recent controversy with Kaepernick getting shut out of the NFL for respectful protest. Fascinating and timely, this page-turning account will interest fans of sports, cultural commentary, and Black history in America.
