Meet the Team
This website was designed for an English 115 class at Xavier University. We were tasked with creating a web essay revolving around a hashtag that united a social moment while encouraging discourse and sharing of opinions. After some discussion, we decided to look at #TakeAKnee and the movement of protesting the national anthem made famous by Colin Kaepernick. All three of us are avid football fans-- Brendan for the Ravens, Christo is a proud Steeler expatriate, and Tom loves his Patriots-- and we share an interest in politics and the debate which ensued. Is it disrespectful to #TakeAKnee for the national anthem or are athletes exercising their right to peacefully protest? We hope you enjoy our essay and come to your own stance on the ever-developing issue.