The First Amendment is an amendment from the Bill of Rights in the United States

Constitution. This Amendment specifically protects the freedom of speech, freedom of religion,
and freedom of the press. It also protects the right to peaceful protest and to petition the
government. It was created by a well known group of men, including James Madison and
Alexander Hamilton, on December 15, 1791.
Since I am an American citizen, the First Amendment applies to me in many ways. This
amendment legally allows me to say what I want, when I want, without punishment in most
conditions. As a journalism and mass communication student at North Carolina Agricultural and
Technical State University, it’s very important that I exercise my first amendment rights. In my
major I am required to say or write researched information or my own personal opinions. The
First Amendment allows me to share that information with my professor or whom ever else that I
decide to share it with.
When I graduate from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the
First Amendment will still apply me. Of course in my personal life, but also in my career. In my
career, I plan to further my development in the Mass Communication field whether I am in
public relations or working in television and/or radio. Which ever specific career path in Mass
Communication that I decide to take, I will need to report or write what I please and the First
Amendment allows me to do so.
Although the First Amendment does allow many freedoms, it has some restrictions to it.
It states that if speech provoking actions offends or harm another person, then it is
unconstitutional. I abide by the First Amendment by keeping that in mind anytime I release any
information.