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Unearthing the Past: Identifying Victims of the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre
September 14, 2023 |
In a significant step towards shedding light on a dark chapter of American history, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ Truth and Transformation Initiative, in collaboration with the…
NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OBSERVES THE 117TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1906 ATLANTA RACE MASSACRE: A WEEK OF TRUTH, COMMEMORATION, AND TRANSFORMATION
September 8, 2023 |
The Center’s Truth and Transformation Initiative empowers communities to confront hidden history, correct incomplete narratives, and build a more equitable future. ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2023 – The National Center for…
Statement from the Center: Condemning the white supremacist mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida
August 28, 2023 |
As The Center observes the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, our hearts grieve with the people of Jacksonville, Florida at the loss of three Black lives this past…
Commemorating Atlanta’s History: The Truth and Transformation Initiative
August 11, 2023 |
Author: Darrin Sims In this blog post, we delve into the Truth and Transformation Initiative, which aims to bring to light the historical significance of the 1906 Atlanta Race…
The Center hosts inaugural Teaching Fellowship presented by R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation
August 11, 2023 |
Authors: Kate Moore & Nicole Moore Being an educator today is challenging work. Over the past few years, we have seen states across the nation pass legislation around “divisive…
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights hosts The Brave Forum, presented by Gallagher Insurance
July 6, 2023 |
This June, The Center had the privilege of hosting the inaugural Brave Forum, a networking lunch and learn for DEI advocates, professionals, students, and the public to discuss the challenges…
A Statement from The Center on SCOTUS Decision
June 30, 2023 |
On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a decision, effectively diminishing the impact of affirmative action by ending consideration of race in college admissions. The decision overturned more than…
Delta Airlines and the Evers Family
May 12, 2023 |
Leading up to this year’s Power to Inspire, The Center has facilitated several interviews with Reena Evers-Everette, Executive Director of The Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute and daughter of PTI honoree Mrs.…
Women of the Movement to Be Honored at Power to Inspire 2023
May 2, 2023 |
Women played a huge role in planning and executing the March on Washington but were nearly unrecognized during the event. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the March, and…
The Center Honors Women of the March on Washington with immersive performance
April 21, 2023 |
Last month, The Center’s Marketing Director Autumn Duncan, in collaboration with History Made By Us’s Cameron Katz, wrote an article for Teen Vogue highlighting the role of women in the…