Constitution Day: Marriage as a Civil Right

Sunday, September 19 at 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Falvey Hall 1301 W Mt Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217, USA

This Constitution Day, MICA and the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland (ACLU-MD) will delve into the hot topic of marriage equality for same-sex couples. The free symposium features a panel of experts, advocates and artists who will bring forward different viewpoints and look at what the future holds for marriage equality, as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in general.

The panel, moderated by WYPR’s The Signal producer Aaron Henkin, includes internationally syndicated columnist Dan Savage; Baltimore-born and nationally acclaimed performance artist Sharon Hayes; and Dr. Kendall Thomas, a law professor at Columbia University who writes and lectures on constitutional law, civil rights, race and sexuality.

Art has long been a method of expression, and artists throughout history have been instigators of change, engaging society in conversation of pressing issues. Established in 2005, this annual event recognizes the ratification of the United States Constitution and continues MICA’s tradition of leadership in raising and engaging in important issues surrounding people’s freedoms.

Tickets:
Students, faculty and staff should contact the events office at events@mica.edu to reserve seats.
General admission tickets will be distributed beginning at noon the day of the event. It is first-come, first-seated.