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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
Reparations and Reconciliation: What Can We Learn from the Past?
Reparations and Reconciliation: What Can We Learn from the Past? Across the globe and right here at home, communities are reckoning with the legacies of slavery, Indigenous displacement, racial violence, and economic exclusion. Reparations—once considered politically untouchable—are now part of
Inclusive Leadership: Your Competitive Advantage in a Changing Workforce
In today’s fast-evolving workplace, inclusive leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a strategic advantage. As organizations navigate generational shifts, global expansion, and rapidly changing employee expectations, the ability to lead inclusively sets top performers apart. But what does inclusive
Juneteenth celebration invites Americans to tell the truth about U.S. history
Authored by Jill Savitt, Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Originally published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. On June 19, 1865, freedom finally reached Galveston, Texas, as Union troops arrived to inform the last