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Informative Essay On Colin Kaepernick's Contributions
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 people are being treated fairly or equally as other races.
Colin Kaepernick is not going to stand for the national anthem to show pride and respect into a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.

II. Civil Liberties:
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