"Protesting America"

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program presents "Protesting America" with Lourdes Professors Thomas Estrella and Dale Lanigan. During the 2016 NFL season, Colin Kaepernick ignited a firestorm of controversy when he began taking a knee during the playing of the National Anthem. President Trump made his disdain for these actions public and a debate raged over the role of protests in American Life. Join Professors Estrella and Lanigan as they explore issues of free speech and public debate.Refreshments are offered at 9:15 a.m. and the presentation begins at 10 a.m. The lecture is free to first-time visitors and Lifelong Learning members.