July 4th – Independence Day – commemorates our declaration of independence from the tyranny of King George III, and stands as a national day of celebrating our freedom, liberty and patriotism.
But, this nation is still very much a work in progress. Freedom, justice and liberty have not come equally, or at the same time to each of us. As a nation, we still debate our values, and our expressions of those values.
The American Museum of Tort Law is proud to present a very special, original program to discuss those very issues with two unique events.
11:00am “What to The Slave is The 4th of July?” Noted scholar and professor, Felton O. Best, PHD, will read the iconic Frederick Douglass speech.
2:00pm “Which is Worse: Trampling on the Flag, or trampling on the Constitution? Museum Executive Director Richard L Newman, JD will moderate a Community Forum to discuss this timeliestof trending topics.