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National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Free Admission Day and MLK Day Programming
Atlanta, GA – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through two special offerings in January 2026: a Free Admission Day presented by FedEx on Saturday, January 17, and MLK
New Reconstruction Era Exhibition Shows How Reform and Resistance Have Shaped U.S. Civil Rights
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Unveils Broken Promises Gallery “Guided” by Ida B. Wells The National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ new gallery, “Broken Promises,” is a permanent exhibit on Reconstruction—the period after the Civil War and
A Memorable Reopening
From left to right: Mayor Andre Dickens, Board Member Ed Potter, CEO Jill Savitt, Board Member W. Imara Canady, philanthropist Arthur M. Blank, former Mayor Shirley C. Franklin, Board Member Egbert Perry, Board Member AJ Robinson, Board Member Michelle Moorehead,
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Reopen November 8 with Major Expansion and New Exhibits
ATLANTA—The National Center for Civil and Human Rights reopens November 8, 2025 after a $57.9 million expansion adding 24,000 sq. ft., six new galleries, three classrooms, flexible event and meeting spaces, and interactive experiences that connect history to today. Highlights
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Unveil Commemorative Mural Honoring the1906 Atlanta Race Massacre
ATLANTA (September 22, 2025) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights invites the public to the unveiling of a new mural by Atlanta-based artist Fabian Williams, created to honor the victims and survivors of the 1906 Atlanta Race
In the Headlines: A Powerful First Look
Last week, the Center welcomed national and local press for an exclusive preview of our newly expanded space. Reporters toured reimagined galleries, experienced new exhibitions, and got a first look at what’s ahead this November. The response was powerful. As