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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Names Lance Wheeler as Director of Exhibitions
A published historian and public community curator, Wheeler brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with civil rights and community-focused organizations ATLANTA, GA (June 30, 2021) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (The Center) welcomes Lance Wheeler as its new Director
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Commemorates Juneteenth with New Performances for the Entire Family
Deluxe partners with The Center to create Juneteenth programming and resources that explore the end of slavery in the U.S. through music, dance, and culinary arts (June 15, 2021; Atlanta, GA) The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (The Center) will honor Juneteenth
Veterans and Military Service Members Receive Free Admission to National Center for Civil and Human Rights with Support from The Home Depot Foundation
Service member families also receive discounted admission during Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day weekend ATLANTA (May 13, 2021) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (The Center) and The Home Depot Foundation are providing free admission
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Debuts Rosenwald Schools Exhibition
Andrew Feiler’s nationally touring photography explores the expansion of public education for Black children during segregation ATLANTA, GA (May 10, 2021) The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (The Center) launches A Better Life for Their Children on May 22, 2021. The exhibition is based on
The Center’s Statement on the Verdict of the Derek Chauvin Trial
Today, Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges for the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights shares the relief of many Americans that justice, in this case, was served. This verdict does not bring George Floyd back. Our thoughts are with his family and
The Center’s Statement on Recent Police Violence
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights expresses solidarity with peaceful demonstrators in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and advocates across the nation expressing their grief, anger and frustration at more Black lives lost at the hands of police. Demonstrators have a right