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5-Year-Old Young Entrepreneur Blessadeh Chea Reflects on Know Your Rights Camp & Being Inspired By Colin Kaepernick


Blessadeh Chea (@bl3ss.2x) , a 15-year-old student from Girard College, reflects on her participation in the Know Your Rights Camp. She shares her passion for film, fiction, and crocheting, which has become both a hobby and a small business. Inspired by @kaepernick7's commitment to social justice, she admires his courage to sacrifice his career for his beliefs. This resonated with her, reinforcing the importance of standing firm in her own values, regardless of societal pressures. Blessadeh also highlights the power of representation, expressing how seeing people who come from similar backgrounds and experiences motivates her to believe in her own potential. Meeting Kaepernick in person further deepened her connection to his story, especially the discrimination he faced, which led him to take a stand. For her, the experience solidified her understanding of her rights and the importance of fighting for what she believes in.




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