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Tenement Museum @ Roosevelt House – The 14th Amendment: Birthright Citizenship & Belonging in America
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When: Monday, March 17, 2025, 6:30PM - 8:00PM ET
Event Location: In-Person and Virtual
Cost: Free; Suggested Donation
In partnership with Roosevelt House, The 14th Amendment: Citizenship & Belonging in America delves into the profound and ongoing impact of this amendment, particularly its guarantee of birthright citizenship, on American identity. Featuring renowned historians Mae Ngai, a specialist on citizenship, and Harold Holzer, an Abraham Lincoln authority, this timely panel explores the 14th Amendment’s complex history, its role in defining citizenship, and its relevance to contemporary debates about belonging.
Join us on March 17th — in person at Roosevelt House or online on YouTube Live — as we examine how the promise of equal protection has been both realized and challenged throughout American history. Furthermore, we will draw upon examples from the stories preserved by the Tenement Museum, bringing historical legal debates into the context of the lived experiences of immigrants and citizens.
Buy the Books! Brought Forth on This Continent and The Chinese Question are available at the Tenement Museum Shop for 25% off using code BOOKTALK!
This event is co-sponsored by the Hunter College Department of Sociology. The Tenement Museum’s public programs are made possible with support from the National Park Service, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the New York State Council on the Arts, and Humanities New York.