The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Welcomes New Board Member
ATLANTA – June 4, 2026 – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is pleased to announce the appointment of Joel L. Pascaner to its board of directors. As with all Center directors, Pascaner will serve two three-year terms. “We are delighted Joel has joined us,” said Jill Savitt, the Center’s President and CEO. “He […]
Saturday Adventures at the Center: Family Learning Experiences That Inspire
In today’s fast-moving world, finding meaningful ways to spend time as a family can be challenging. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights — just in time for summer vacation — has an answer: introducing Saturday Adventures, a new program that offers families a chance to slow down, learn together, and build lasting memories […]
Norfolk Southern grants $25,000 to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights in support of Operation Inspiration
Atlanta, GA 6/1/2026 — The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is proud to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Thriving Communities Grant Program. The funding will support Operation Inspiration, a Center initiative that provides free admission to at-need students. Norfolk Southern has been a significant parter of the Center over the past […]
Asian American and Pacific Islander Civil Rights Activists to Know This AAPI Heritage Month
Every May, people across the country celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by honoring the stories, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities. Learning about Asian American civil rights activists helps us recognize the historical threads that connect the past to the ongoing fight for equality, education, and human rights. From labor organizing to […]
Serving After the Service: Honoring Veteran Civil Rights Activists Who Changed America
Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day encourage us to honor and pay respects to those we’ve lost and to our living veterans for their military service and sacrifice. Here at the Center, we would like to recognize veteran civil rights activists who continued serving their communities long after returning home. Across different ethnicities, backgrounds, and […]
6 Inspiring Mothers to Honor This Mother’s Day: Women Who Transformed Civil and Human Rights, Justice, and Equality
This Mother’s Day, we recognize the remarkable contributions of mothers who have shaped movements for justice, equality, and human rights. Their stories remind us of the power of individual and collective action to create lasting change. Voices That Changed History Coretta Scott King: Famed throughout the world as the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, […]
Celebrating the Heart of the Center: Honoring Our Volunteers This Global Volunteer Month
April is Global Volunteer Month and National Volunteer Week is April 19-25th. We want to give a shout to our amazing volunteers who always bring their warmth, empathy, and expertise to the Center. From our reopening in November 2025 to March 2026, our volunteers have given 1,807 hours of service, lending indispensable support to the […]
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights LaunchesAtlanta’s Newest Children’s Play Space on April 25
Change Agent Adventure: Children’s Gallery invites young visitors into a hands-on experience focused on fun, creativity, and community ATLANTA (April 18, 2026) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights today announced its newest experience – a gallery designed specifically for children ages 12 and under – will open on Saturday, April 25. In […]
Ethical Footprint and Human Rights: How Our Choices Shape a Just World
April is a time to reflect on environmental awareness and to explore how our daily choices impact human dignity. At the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the concept of an ethical footprint encourages us to look beyond the surface. Every product we use has a story—one that involves people, labor, and the environment. […]
Kidspiration 2026 Brings Family-Friendly Theatre to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights
ATLANTA, GA — The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will welcome families and young audiences for Kidspiration 2026, a special program designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and conversation through engaging experiences for children. The program will feature the Atlanta premiere of Sherri and the Unfairies, a fantastical new musical comedy running April 7–10. Made possible through a PNC Foundation grant, Kidspiration invites children and families to […]