Tripadvisor, Certificate of Excellence,

Certificate of Excellence!

The Center recently earned the Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor!
Talking Drum, Fahamu Pecou,

TALKING DRUM EXHIBIT

Talking Drum is a new exhibit developed by Fahamu Pecou and explores the intersectionality of music and social justice. Click here for full details!
Groups at The Center

Groups at The Center

Bring your students, family, alumni, or just a group of friends to The Center. Click here for more details.
Check out our Happenings page for new events!

New Events!

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Talking Drum

Rhythm, Blues, Resistance

Talking Drum showcases the intersection of black popular…

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Spark of Conviction

The Global Human Rights Movement

The Human Rights Movement gallery enables visitors to…

Voice to the Voiceless

The Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection

The Martin Luther King, Jr.…

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Rolls Down Like Water

The American Civil Rights Movement

The Civil Rights Movement gallery presents the brave…

Make It Happen

The 2016 International Women’s Day theme is:  “Make It happen”.  I say, “Make gender…

Selma Dillard: Women of the March on Washington 1963

During the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington in 2013, The National Center for…

King and Youth: Involvement in the American Civil Rights Movement


The Center for Civil and Human Rights Presents Martin Luther King, Jr. Letters and Key…

Volunteer Spotlght: Belinda McCafferty

This month, we recognize Belinda McCafferty as our volunteer of the month. View a Q&A…

Refugees, Fear, and the Golden Rule

A Compassionate Atlanta Call to Action: Refugees, Fear, and the Golden Rule

Compassionate…

To achieve equity in our cities, start at the neighborhood level

Last week, Lesley Grady of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta wrote an insightful…

Recognizing Character with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights

On Father’s Day of 2015, I had the privilege of surprising my Dad with a visit to the…

Tribute to Lynn Walker Huntley

Human rights advocates have lost a powerful champion in Lynn Walker Huntley, who died on…

The Journey of an evolving Civic Leader - Mandela Washington Fellows Series

From Wagner College up to the Center of Civil and Human Rights. By Joel Tchombosi

On March…

“It Always Seems Impossible Until It’s Done!” - Mandela Washington Fellows Series

By Yvonne Jila

This quote by Nelson Mandela is one of my favorite quotes.  Not only does…

GET CENTERED: The Center’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration

The Center for Civil and Human Rights and A3C present: GET CENTERED, a 2nd anniversary…

Honorary Co-Chairs and Leadership for the 2016 Power To Inspire Tribute Dinner

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc. announces its Honorary Co-Chairs and…

The Center for Civil and Human Rights Announces New CEO

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Announces Newly-Appointed CEO, Acclaimed…

CARE and NCCHR Celebrate International Day of the Girl

CARE and The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc. Celebrate International Day…

Freedom Expressions ATL

Atlanta, GA – Freedom Expressions ATL uses the arts to raise awareness and spark action on…

Remembering Julian Bond

A Tribute to a Civil Rights Icon

The Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta provides…

The Center for Civil and Human Rights Awarded Best of Year by Interior Design Magazine

Interior Design Magazine named the Center for Civil and Human Rights Best of Year in the…

New Exhibitions Are Now Open

The Center for Civil and Human Rights Features Part Two of its Inaugural Year…

The New York Times: New Museums to Shine a Spotlight on Civil Rights Era

ATLANTA — Drive through any state in the Deep South and you will find a monument or a…