Colin Kaernick Research Paper

When thinking of a person I admire, I had to deeply consider this quote "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King Jr. After giving careful consideration to what Dr. King meant in his words of wisdom, I can say without a doubt that the person I admire most is Colin Kaepernick. I do not follow his football career; therefore, I cannot judge his athletic ability. Colin Kaepernick, is the person I admire most because he has demonstrated the kind of courage that is rare to find in today’s society. By refusing to stand during the singing of our nation’s national anthem as a form of protest against the systemic racial injustices that people of color are forced to endure on a daily basis, in every aspect of our lives. Making such a bold statement has indeed made him one of the most hated people in the United States of America. This is especially true as it relates to majority of white Americans. Being that I come from a family with a strong military background, I must admit that the controversy surrounding his form of protest has ignited numerous arguments and heated debates within my own family. As a young Black male living in America I know the injustices that …show more content…
I will never again stand for our nation’s national anthem; in fact, I vow to always speak out against racial injustice even when it is not popular to do so. I vow to never again follow a custom or tradition for the sake of patriotism. Colin Kaepernick makes me realize that true patriotism is not about symbols and customs, it is about how we treat each other as human beings. If a person is not disgusted and outraged by the many racial disparities faced by people of color in this country, yet proclaim to be outraged and disgusted by any form of protest, they are simply