Member Author Group views U.S. Constitution from an African American perspective, Sept. 15

The National Press Club's Member Author Group plans to host a virtual event for fourth edition of "The U.S. Constitution: An African-American Context" with author Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, professor of constitutional law at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15.

The event is open to everyone. To be admitted, you must RSVP by email to Heather Forsgren Weaver at [email protected] to receive the link and be put on the guest list. Only those on the RSVP list will be admitted to the event.

Browne-Marshall is the host of WHYY's "Your Democracy," dedicated to exploring how the Constitution holds up against the complexities of 21st century American life in ways the framers could not have foretold. Portions of “Your Democracy” are expected to be shown during the event.

This new edition includes the rise of Black women in the law, especially Vice President Kamala Harris; Linda Thomas Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations; and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Additionally, this edition includes the exact language provided by the drafters of the Constitution, with highlighted portions that refer specifically to African-Americans and have great importance to people of color.

The Member Author Book Group produces events for Club members to promote their recently published books. The group meets currently virtually at noon on the second Tuesday of the month. To inquire about the group, contact Joe Motheral at joegm35@ aol.com.