This month, The Center is collaborating with organizations across Atlanta to bring impactful programs to the community. We invite you to join us at our upcoming events!
Join WABE, in partnership with The Atlanta History Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, for a special screening of American Coup: Wilmington 1898 before it airs on PBS.
YOU(th) Belong and the Netherlands Consulate present The Front Porch: Black History Love Letters. Join community members of all ages and backgrounds as we celebrate Black history through poetic tributes to people, past and present, who’ve positively impacted our lives.
Join us for a preview of Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP, a new documentary film from PBS’s American Experience, premiering Tues., Feb 25, at 9/8c on PBS stations nationwide.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers and interviewees from the film.
In honor of what would be Congressman Lewis’s 85th birthday on February 21st, 2025, Atlanta Downtown and WABE present a FREE screening of the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble at the Rialto Center for the Arts at GSU, followed by a panel discussion with Atlanta civic leaders moderated by Rose Scott from WABE.
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Join The National Center for Civil and Human Rights at Constellations on Auburn Avenue as we amplify the importance of Sweet Auburn in Black history. Learn local history from our speakers, take a tour with our staff, and enjoy music and refreshments throughout the day as we honor the important work that took place in these buildings.
Discover the rich and complex history behind Black History Month by exploring our latest blog post. Learn about the origins, milestones, and key figures that have shaped this annual celebration, as well as its significance in honoring the resilience and contributions of Black communities. Dive into this insightful read to deepen your understanding and appreciation of Black history.
Pictured: Dr. Carter G. Woodson, The “father of Black history”
Photo Credit: Addison Norton Scurlock, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons