The 15th Amendment Turns 150! February begins with a significant constitutional anniversary— the ratification of the 15th Amendment on February 3. Use educational resources from the National Constitution Center to highlight this historic milestone, and the impacts it had on African American history, and the history of the country. Read the text of the 15th Amendment, granting African-American men the right to vote, and the corresponding scholarly essays on the Interactive Constitution here. Listen to Civil War historians Eric Foner, Thavolia Glymph, and Kate Masur discuss the impact and legacy of Reconstruction, including the realization of the 15th Amendment in the podcast, The Promise and Thwarting of Reconstruction. Watch Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen to explore the transformative years of the Reconstruction era in Town Hall video, Civil War and Reconstruction: A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Read the blog post about the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which helped fulfill the promise of suffrage almost 100 years after the ratification of the 15th Amendment. LEARN MORE Learn about the First Amendment rights exercised by civil rights leaders throughout history by participating in a Classroom Exchange. Whether it's freedom of speech or the freedom to assemble and petition the government, the Center has the resources you need to take a deep dive into the First Amendment, and then discuss with students from around the country. Classroom Exchanges provide students the opportunity to use their voice and answer constitutional questions about topics that matter in their lives. These online, real-time conversations between your class and another class across the United States build student confidence in sharing their voice and provide students the skills to disagree without being disagreeable. In addition to providing an opportunity for your students to discuss essential constitutional issues with their peers from across the country, exchanges meet Social Studies, English, and Speaking & Listening Standards through inquiry-based learning, all while promoting SEL skills through civil dialogue techniques. Sign up for an Exchange here or email [email protected] with questions about the program. LEARN MORE STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!