This paper talks about why Colin Kaepernick protested by kneeling during the national anthem. It explains that he was not trying to be disrespectful, but wanted to bring attention to racial injustice. The paper also compares two opinions about the protest and agrees more with the idea that people should focus on the message instead of getting distracted. Overall, it shows that peaceful protests are meant to create change and start important conversations.

This paper talks about the essay The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain by Langston Hughes. It explains that Hughes wants Black artists to be proud of who they are and not try to act like white people. He believes artists should create real and honest work about their own lives. The paper also says that Hughes is trying to help Black artists feel confident and strong. Overall, it shows that being proud of your identity is important in art.

This essay explains how the movie Hidden Figures changed the way people understand history. It tells the story of three Black women who worked at NASA and helped during the Space Race, but were not recognized before. The movie shows how they faced racism and sexism but still worked hard and succeeded. It helped people learn about their important contributions and inspired many young girls to believe they can achieve their goals. Overall, the essay shows that movies can help tell important stories that were forgotten.

This essay talks about two slogans, “Votes for Women” and “Lifting as We Climb,” and how they helped fight for equality. It explains that “Votes for Women” asked for women to have the right to vote, while “Lifting as We Climb” encouraged people to help each other and work together. The essay shows that both slogans had the same goal of fairness, but used different ways to reach people. Overall, it teaches that people can fight for equality in many ways