The Marching Toward Justice exhibit has traveled consistently for nearly six years, to more than 30 sites around the country, providing an opportunity for thousands to learn about the fundamental importance of the 14th Amendment and our nation's ongoing quest to realize the high ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Please contact Professor Dana Roach at (313) 577-3961 or droach@wayne.edu to schedule the Marching Toward Justice Exhibit in your community.

The Marching Toward Justice Exhibit was created by the Damon J. Keith Collection to inform the public about the fundamental importance of the 14th Amendment and our nation's ongoing quest to realize the high ideals of the Declaration of Independence. It tells the story of our government's promotion of justice and equality for some, while condoning the enslavement of others.

The 14th Amendment's ratification in 1868 created a dramatic and fundamental break from the past by promising full protection to all American citizens, regardless of race, social status, gender, or conflicting state laws. It was a significant step toward fulfilling the American Revolution's promise that all men are created equal and entitled to full and equal protection under the law.

Since the inaugural exhibition at the Thurgood Marshall Law Center in Washington, D.C., the exhibit has traveled to more than thirty sites including San Francisco, Chicago, Topeka Kansas, Boston, Dallas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.