This article talks about the latest publicity craze surrounding Michael Sam. Oprah has announced that she wants to air a multi-part documentary series on the first openly gay rookie to be drafted in the NFL. This is related to this class because it deals with individual rights, free speech, and freedom of press, and civil rights.

This is just shocking to me. Michael Sam is probably the first ever 7th round draft pick with this much publicity and attention. The world has been making…