Celebrate
Please note: Many groups and individuals have been organizing free speech events, including some called "free speech weeks." However, these are not affiliated with the official Free Speech Week represented on this website. Free Speech Week (FSW), originally called National Freedom of Speech Week, was created in 2005 and is celebrated annually during the third week of October. As always, Free Speech Week is intended to be a non-partisan, non-political, and non-ideological celebration of the value of freedom of speech and of the press.
Become a Partner
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Partners
Our Partnering Organizations keep good company. Here are some of the groups participating in 2017.
View
Speech is often visual. Learn more about the "Freedom of Speech" mixed media series created by artist Everett Spruill.
Activities
Partnering Organizations hold any activity of their choosing to mark FSW. For inspiration try Activities in the Spotlight and Celebration Ideas.
Listen
Click to listen to "The Right to Photograph & Record in Public" hosted by the NPPA in recognition of FSW '15. Hear perspectives from panelists such as award-winning photojournalist Mannie Garcia; John Verdi, the Director of Privacy Initiatives at the U.S. Dept. of Commerce and First Amendment attorney Chuck Tobin on general constitutional questions (i.e. search and seizure) as well as practical advice regarding best way to handle such situations.
Activities in the Spotlight
