National Treasure: The Declaration of Independence and the Making of American Democracy
In-Person Event
Ash Center Seminar Room 225, Suite 200, 124 Mount Auburn Street
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
Democracy 250: The Impact of Sports on the History of Civil Rights in America
Join the Ash Center for a thought-provoking discussion about the role of sports in advancing civil rights movements in the United States.
Online Event
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm EDT
Throughout U.S. history and into present day, sports have influenced the expansion — and at times contraction — of support for civil rights and equality. Sports can provide an arena for learning about people who are different from us, a platform for raising awareness and compassion, and, at their best, a force for building tolerance and community. They reflect and shape our society, laws, culture, and policies, including how we understand and pursue inclusion as a nation.
Join the Ash Center for a thought-provoking discussion about the role of sports in advancing civil rights movements in the United States.
About the Panelists
- Lonnie Ali, Lifetime Director, Interim President & CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center
- Michael Klarman, Charles Warren Professor of American Legal History at Harvard Law School
- Andrew Maraniss, Director of Special Projects at the Vanderbilt University Athletic Department and author of “Strong Inside”, “Games of Deception”, “Singled Out” and “Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team”
- Jane McManus (moderator), Professor at New York University’s Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport; Adjunct Instructor at Columbia University’s SPS MS in Strategic Communication; co-host of podcast series “Origin Stories: The 85ers”; and author of “The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women’s Sports”
About the Series
As the United States marks 250 years of democracy, the Ash Center’s Democracy 250 series convenes leading scholars, policymakers and practitioners to examine the nation’s democratic past, present, and future. Through public conversations, lectures, and panels, the series explores the ideas, institutions, and challenges that have shaped American democracy—and the opportunities to strengthen it for generations to come.
Event Details
This event is online only and registration is required. A recording will be made available after the event’s conclusion. The information collected in the registration form is for internal use only and will not be shared externally.
The Ash Center encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its events. Should you wish to inquire about accommodations, please contact the events team in advance.
For additional information, please contact: info@ash.harvard.edu
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