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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Enhances Building Safety with New Siemens Air Filtration Technology

In partnership with Siemens Corporation, the patented air cleaning technology provides a safer space for visitors amidst COVID-19 ATLANTA, GA (Jan. 13, 2021) – In an ongoing effort to safely remain

In Light of Recent Events…

In Light of Recent Events…

The mob violence on January 6, 2021 that interrupted a Congressional meeting to certify the presidential election was a direct assault on the American democratic system and core national values.    Under the

National Center for Civil and Human Rights debuts immersive virtual tour with support from Cox Enterprises

Visitors can now access popular exhibits online and enjoy the holidays with a cultural activity from the comfort and safety of their own homes Atlanta, Ga. – The National Center for

The King Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Launch  Letter From Birmingham Jail Program to Mark International Human Rights Day

The King Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Launch  Letter From Birmingham Jail Program to Mark International Human Rights Day

Celebration offers a two-day nonviolence training and a panel discussion Dec. 8 to 10   ATLANTA, GA (Dec. 3, 2020) – The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social

President & CEO Jill Savitt Reflects on 2020

President & CEO Jill Savitt Reflects on 2020

Dear Friends: As we head into the home stretch of a year for the history books, we wanted to tell our community how The National Center for Civil and Human

Arthur M. Blank’s Proceeds from Forthcoming Memoir, “Good Company,” Going to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Arthur M. Blank’s Proceeds from Forthcoming Memoir, “Good Company,” Going to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights

BLANK TO MAKE INITIAL CONTRIBUTION OF $300,000 AS PART OF BOOK’S DEBUT ATLANTA (June 24, 2020) – Arthur M. Blank’s personal proceeds from his book, GOOD COMPANY, will be donated

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights commemorates and celebrates Juneteenth 

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights commemorates and celebrates Juneteenth 

“The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free,” wrote Major General Gordon Granger 155 years ago in General Order Number Three. This freedom, he continued, “involves

Statement of Jill Savitt, CEO of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Statement of Jill Savitt, CEO of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights

We start our week against a backdrop of pain and injustice in our country because of the recent murders of black men and women by vigilantes and law enforcement. There

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Presents 2020 Power to Inspire Honorees

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Presents 2020 Power to Inspire Honorees

Due to COVID-19, The Center’s sixth annual event will happen live online at https://www.thecenterpowertoinspire.org through June Atlanta, Ga. (May 19, 2020) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Mari Copeny: More Than A Pageant Queen

Mari Copeny: More Than A Pageant Queen

In the small town of Flint, Michigan, in 2016, one child sent a letter to Former President Barack Obama to advocate for environmental change in her community. Unlike many other