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Constitution Day Events
Faculty and students are encouraged to participate in the following events designed to highlight the anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
History of the ACLU and Discussion of the
North Carolina Racial Justice Act
Tuesday, September 15
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Thomas Auditorium
Presented by Alexandra Cury, Western Carolina Campaign Coordinator, NC Death Penalty Moratorium Coalition and board member of the ACLU WNC chapter
An overview of the American Civil Liberties Union and its goals, plus an extended discussion of the recent passage of the N.C. Racial Justice Act, legislation aimed at ending racial bias in the application of capital punishment. The law allows defendants to use statistical data to argue racial bias.
Conversations on the Constitution: Freedom of Speech
Thursday, September 17
12 to 1 p.m. in Thomas Auditorium
A DVD featuring Supreme Court Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Sandra Day O’Connor, and Anthony M. Kennedy
The Constitution, Habeas Corpus and Human Rights
During the War on Terror
Wednesday, September 30
1 to 2:30 pm in Thomas Auditorium
Presented by Dr. Mark Gibney, Belk Distinguished Professorand Professor of Political Science at University of North Carolina - Asheville
A discussion of his research in the area of human rights and the suspension of habeas corpus, as guaranteed in the Constitution. During the U.S. War on Terror, the federal government denied this right applied to detainees at Guantanamo Bay and CIA “black sites.” Dr. Gibney explores the concept of habeas corpus and its relevance today.
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Constitution Day Resources
Constitution (National Archives)
What's Your Constitution IQ?
About the Signers of the Constitution
Read the Constitution
Book Recommendations
by Blue Ridge Community College Library Staff
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DVD John Adams (recommended by all library staff)
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In Our Defense (recommended by Ali Norvell)
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Origins of the Bill of Rights (recommended by Marianne Campbell)
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Watergate (recommended by Cathy Calure)
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Jefferson and Civil Liberties (recommended by Louise Jackson)
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Forgotten Founder Charles Pinckney (recommended by Susan Williams)
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