Exploring the long, untold history of civil rights in America from the Founding until the 1960s   What’s New This Week The Forgotten Years of the Civil Rights Movement Run time: 58 minutes Prize-winning historians Kate Masur and Dylan Penningroth explore the central role of African Americans in the struggle for justice and equality long before the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Listen now We the People and Live at the National Constitution Center are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more   The Latest at Constitution Daily Blog October 26, 1774: The First Continental Congress Concludes by NCC Staff | Read time: 2 minutes “On October 26, 1774, the First Continental Congress ended its initial session in Philadelphia with a list of rights belonging to Colonists and threats of an economic boycott. Within six months, however, armed conflict broke out on American soil. ...” Read more October 23, 1987: Senate Rejects Robert Bork for the Supreme Court by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes “On October 23, 1987, the United States Senate held one of the most-controversial votes on a Supreme Court nominee in its history, when it rejected Robert Bork’s appointment. ...” Read more   More From the National Constitution Center Live From the Museum: Voting Rights In honor of Election Day, join us from our main exhibit, The Story of We the People, for a virtual tour of voting rights. We look at what the Constitution says about voting rights, how these rights have changed over time, concluding with an insider look at the different ways in which people have cast their ballots over the centuries and current voting systems today. Watch now   Constitutional Text of the Week Article IV “Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof.” Read interpretations in the Interactive Constitution     Support the Center Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to thrive as America’s leading platform for nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. SUPPORT Connect with us Update your email preferences by clicking the Update Profile link below to subscribe to other National Constitution Center newsletters and manage how often you hear from us.   National Constitution Center | Independence Mall, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!