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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The National Constitution Center will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good with free online educational programs throughout January, as well as special programming and free admission to the museum on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17, 2022.

On-site Programming

• Reading of “I Have a Dream” Speech
• Family Concert: Songs of the Civil Rights Era
• Story Corner
• Arts and Crafts Activity Tables
• School Supplies Drive

In accordance with current health guidelines, masks are required for all visitors over age 2. For more information, see Our Commitment to Health and Safety.

Debate at America's Town Hall

India and America: A Constitutional Dialogue

Tuesday, January 25 | 11 a.m. ET

Free Online

How are the U.S. and Indian constitutions alike—and how do they differ? Join two leading Indian constitutional law experts and senior advocates at the Supreme Court of India—Arvind Datar and Menaka Guruswamy—and American comparative law expert Tom Ginsburg of the University of Chicago Law School, to discuss the similarities and differences between the U.S. and Indian constitutions and explore the biggest constitutional issues currently facing both nations. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

This program is presented in partnership with the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Online Programming and Resources

The Civil Rights Movement Featuring Hasan Kwame Jeffries

Friday, January 14 | 1 p.m. ET

Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at The Ohio State University, joins Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen, to explore the civil rights movement. Jeffries is the author of Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama’s Black Belt and the editor of Understanding and Teaching the Civil Rights Movement. His current book project, In the Shadow of Civil Rights, examines the Black experience in New York City from 1977 to 1993. Register now

Video: Performance of “I Have a Dream” Speech

View a clip of a powerful performance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, read by a volunteer cast of students and actors at the National Constitution Center. You can learn more on our Constitution Daily blog. 

Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition Learning Materials

Each collection of Learning Materials on our Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition contains video lessons and recordings of previous Scholar Exchanges, plus links to podcasts, blog posts, Interactive Constitution essays, and more. Great topics for Martin Luther King Jr. Day include:

• Civil Rights
• Voting Rights

Crafts and Activities

Great activities for younger students!

• “I Have a Dream” Mobiles
• Civics in Literature Lesson: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

WATCH

Slavery in America with Clint Smith

Constitution 101 Class | Run time: 53 minutes

Author Clint Smith joins President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on slavery in America, a topic Smith explores in his new book, How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America. Watch now

LISTEN

Will the Supreme Court Strike Down Biden’s Vaccine Mandates?

We the People podcast | Run time: 55 minutes

Host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by John Masslon and Deepak Gupta who both filed amicus briefs in a set of cases challenging the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Listen now

2021: A Constitutional Year in Review

We the People podcast | Run time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by Adam Liptak and Jennifer Mascott to look back on the events of 2021, including the January 6 riot at the U.S Capitol, key Supreme Court cases, and the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Listen now

READ

10 Essential Facts About Alexander Hamilton on His Birthday

Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 4 minutes

On this day in 1755 or 1757, Alexander Hamilton was born in the Caribbean. If you need a quick primer on Hamilton, here are the essential facts about him. ... Read more

The Previous Question: The Filibuster’s Early Murky History

Constitution Daily blog | Read time: 7 minutes

In this three-part series, Constitution Daily looks back at the filibuster’s early history, examines its traditional use in the Senate, and reviews the current state of the filibuster. ... Read more

All of the latest constitutional content from the National Constitution Center is available on the Media Library of the Interactive Constitution. America's Town Hall programs and Constitution 101 classes are also available on our YouTube channel.

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