A Look Back at Loving v. Virginia (1967)

Constitution Day Event

Explore one of the most significant Supreme Court decisions in U.S. history — Loving v. Virginia, which struck down laws banning interracial marriage and affirmed the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.

Join us for an engaging discussion on the legacy of Loving v. Virginia, civil rights and the continuing relevance of constitutional protections for marriage and equality today.

Location

Multicultural Lounge (Classroom Office Building 151)

What is Constitution Day?

Constitution Day, observed each year on September 17, marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. The day was formally established in 2004 through legislation introduced by Senator Robert C. Byrd, requiring educational institutions receiving federal funds to offer programming on the Constitution.

This initiative emphasizes the importance of civic education and understanding how the Constitution continues to shape law, governance and individual rights in the United States.

Learn More About the U.S. Constitution:

• National Constitution Center
• Constitution Day
• Library of Congress repository for Constitutional documents and information
• National Archives for the U.S. Constitution
• U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federally-Mandated Training

To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.

In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services, and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2337.