About Free Speech Week
Free Speech: The Language of America®
Created in 2005 and originally called National Freedom of Speech Week, Free Speech Week (FSW) takes place the third week of October annually. Its purpose is to raise public awareness of the importance of freedom of speech and of a free press in our democracy – and to celebrate that freedom. This non-partisan, non-ideological event is intended to be a unifying celebration.
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"Like many journalists covering the tense demonstrations, @eddybinfordross has faced serious threats... But Eddy may be the only front-line reporter regularly risking her safety to write for a high school newspaper." https://wapo.st/32OLqDK
Journalists, including student journalists, around the country have repeatedly been attacked and arrested while covering these protests. Before you go out to report, make sure you know your rights and have a plan if things go south. https://bit.ly/3cTWpgc
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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”