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National Center for Civil and Human Rights Hosts Free Admission Days in March Sponsored by FedEx

Free admission available March 4-7, 11-14 ATLANTA, GA (March 3, 2021) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (The Center) will host free admission days March 4-7 and

National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Gallagher Partner to Increase Awareness of Human Rights Challenges

ATLANTA, Ga. – Feb. 9, 2021 – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (The Center) and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, have

National Center for Civil and Human Rights Receives $17 Million Grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Expand Center’s Footprint and Programming

New Wing to Feature Premier Space for MLK Papers; New Gallery to Engage Families and Children ATLANTA (February 4, 2021) –The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation today announced a five-year,

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Celebrates Black History Month with Robust New Programming & Activities for the Entire Family

Mostly virtual programming brings history to life in performances, new film screenings, discussions and more throughout February, with support from PNC ATLANTA, Ga. (February 1, 2021) – With storytimes, screenings,

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Celebrates Dr. King’s Life and Legacy Through New Programs and Partnerships; Debuts Digital Exhibition

Health & Safety Protocols in Effect with New Technology from Siemens Corporation ATLANTA, Ga. (Jan. 15, 2021) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (The Center) will honor

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Enhances Building Safety with New Siemens Air Filtration Technology

In partnership with Siemens Corporation, the patented air cleaning technology provides a safer space for visitors amidst COVID-19 ATLANTA, GA (Jan. 13, 2021) – In an ongoing effort to safely remain

National Center for Civil and Human Rights debuts immersive virtual tour with support from Cox Enterprises

Visitors can now access popular exhibits online and enjoy the holidays with a cultural activity from the comfort and safety of their own homes Atlanta, Ga. – The National Center for

The King Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Launch  Letter From Birmingham Jail Program to Mark International Human Rights Day

Celebration offers a two-day nonviolence training and a panel discussion Dec. 8 to 10   ATLANTA, GA (Dec. 3, 2020) – The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social

Arthur M. Blank’s Proceeds from Forthcoming Memoir, “Good Company,” Going to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights

BLANK TO MAKE INITIAL CONTRIBUTION OF $300,000 AS PART OF BOOK’S DEBUT ATLANTA (June 24, 2020) – Arthur M. Blank’s personal proceeds from his book, GOOD COMPANY, will be donated

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights commemorates and celebrates Juneteenth 

“The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free,” wrote Major General Gordon Granger 155 years ago in General Order Number Three. This freedom, he continued, “involves