Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Community Affairs
Please join us for our next Democracy and Education Series Program
Birthright Citizens: A History of Race and Rights in Antebellum America
A Book Talk and Discussion with Author: Dr. Martha S. Jones
Thursday, February 27, 2019
Milbank Chapel
6:00pm
Reception to follow
"As former slaves struggled to become citizens, they redefined citizenship for all Americans. Birthright Citizens is their story." Martha S. Jones
Birthright Citizens: A History of Race and Rights in Antebellum America explores the history of Birthright citizenship in the United States, particularly, how African American activists radically transformed the terms of citizenship for all Americans. Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Jones as we explore constitutional history, history of activism and our current state of affairs.
To request disability-related accommodations, contact OASID at oasid@tc.edu, (212) 678-3689, as early as possible.