Hamilton Actor Speaks Out- Abbey Winiger

SUMMARY- The "Hamilton" actor who addressed Mike Pence from the stage shortly after the presidential election said Saturday he expects politics to play a role in the acceptance speeches of this year's Oscar winners. Brandon Victor Dixon, who plays Aaron Burr in the award-winning Broadway musical, made headlines in November when he read a message to Pence, then the vice-president elect, during a curtain call after learning the politician was in the audience.
"We truly hope that this show has inspired you to uphold our American values and to work on behalf of all of us, all of us," Dixon said at the time.
"It's imperative that anybody who has a platform, anybody who has a voice right now, that they stand up and speak their mind, particularly about a lot of issues that are effecting people who do not have a voice or platform," he said. 
"I anticipate we'll see more of the trend that has been building in Hollywood and I, for one, am very happy about it," the actor said.

ANALYSIS/SYNTHESIS- Before reading this article I had heard of the run in with Mike Pence and how Hamilton had spoken about him during a live show. I think thats it's amazing that famous actors and artists such as Brandon Victor Dixon have the ability to speak what they believe, and involve themselves in shaping their own opinions. Many will argue that they don't know anything or that it isn't their place. However, I think they have just a right as any to speak about what they believe. His assumption about the Oscars in this article was written by Alexandra King on February, 25th. This story reminds me of civil rights, because no matter who you are you can speak about what you believe. 


http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/25/politics/hamilton-actor-oscar-speeches-cnntv/index.html