The United States of America claims in its first amendment‚ that all citizens have the right to freedom of speech. On August 26‚ 2016 NFL star‚ Colin Kaepernick‚ gained attention for his silent protests by not standing during the national anthem. Kaepernick is enforcing the Black Lives Matter Movement by not standing for the star spangled banner. The 49ers quarterback states‚ “I am going to continue to stand with the people who are being oppressed.” His protests have caught the eye of other NFL stars
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Do you think what Colin Kaepernick did was wrong on his part or he had every right to do what he did? Did he need to stand in order just to show some respect for his country? Do you know why he did not stand? Today‚ you will be informed about Colin Kaepernick‚ civil liberties and the first amendment. I. Colin Kaepernick: Colin Kaepernick did not stand during the national anthem because he chose to not stand at that moment. He had every right to remain seated because he didn’t feel that black
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Colin Kaepernick‚ former 49er’s quarterback‚ took a knee to silently but forcefully expel a need to show that kneeling in the face of police brutality and racial injustice is one way to gather attention. Many eyes were upon him as he took to the field and as the national anthem hummed he let one knee fall to the ground and let it remain there for the duration of the song. No violence or spiteful intentions coursed through his actions. A rather quiet rage sparkled in his eye as he showed the 16.5
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even more emphasize the message of the song‚ a music video was made by the girl group. On the music video‚ you can see how the girl group positively sent out the message they wanted to show their fans‚ especially the girls. The director of the video‚ Colin Tiley‚ successfully incorporated a “dark military sexy” theme on the video
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Jean Claude Colin Jean Claude Colin was a Marist missionary who brought Christ into the lives of many with his work. He was born in 1790 in St. Bonnet le-Troncy. Jean Claude’s initial upbringing was very suitable. When his mother gave birth to him he was the eighth child of a large loving family. Colin’s parents owned a piece of land which they farmed during the warm months. During winter they made ends meet by weaving. All was well at the beginning of Colin’s life‚ especially when taking
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On September 1‚ 2016 Chargers were hosting the 76ers for a preseason NFL game. What people saw in the stadium and on Television was Colin Kaepernick and his teammate Eric Reid Kneel during the National Anthem. (Note Card 1). People were already criticized Colin Kaepernick right away when they saw this. Not even getting a chance to speak why he did till after the game. When the reporter ask why did he not stand for the Nation Anthem he said “ I’m not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for
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John Quincy Adams once said‚ “ If your actions inspire others to dream more‚ learn more‚ do more and become more‚ you are a leader.” This quote describes how Colin Powell become a successful four star general after many years in the U.S army. Colin Luther Powell was born on April 5‚ 1937‚ in Harlem‚ New York. Powell was the child of Jamaican immigrants Luther and Maud Powell‚ and was raised in the South Bronx. Powell was educated in the New York City public schools‚ and graduated from Morris High
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I selected the article about Colin Bisset‚ who is “inspired to do nothing”. I chose this article because it seems interesting‚ I mean how can someone be inspired to do nothing? Oxford Dictionary defines the word inspired: “of extraordinary quality‚ as if arising from some external creative impulse”. It doesn’t seem to me that wanting to do nothing is creative. The author was walking through the “lush gardens of a grand country home” with a friend and says to his friend that he would love to live
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Do you think kneeling during the National Anthem is acceptable in today’s society? Colin Kaepernick‚ first kneeling and now sitting shows disrespect for our flag and to our military men and women. He is being awarded something that veterans feel dishonored about. Although Colin Kaepernick may be a good player in football‚ he should not be “Citizen of the Year” because he is being disrespectful‚ negatively impacting the professionalism of football‚ and political side for kneeling during the National
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In ‘’A Healthy Obsession’’ by Colin Palmer‚his argument is not true because some people can be too obsessed with celebrities. A high school sophomore‚Colin Palmer‚believes that being obsessed with celebrities. Colin’s argument is not true because some people can be too obsessed and get out of control. According to King‚ people should not be too obsessed with celebrities because they can be a bad influence. For example‚ King explains that paparazzi will keep following celebrities trying to find them
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