The book ‘Kneel’ is written by Candace Buford. ‘Kneel’ is a debut novel. In the story, the character, Russell Boudreaux, is a promising Black football star in a small town. His only goal is to get a scholarship and play on the national stage. When his best friend is wrongfully arrested and kicked out of the team, Russell is faced with a difficult choice: speak up or live in fear.