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AND STILL WE RISE
March 22, 2018 |
Women. We are mothers, wives, sisters, professors, caregivers, providers. But we are also artists, activists, educators, authors, civic leaders, “game changers” and “rule-breakers”. We coined the term “Badass”. We are…
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights announced the departure of CEO, Derreck Kayongo
March 20, 2018 |
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights today announced the departure of CEO, Derreck Kayongo. Mr. Kayongo is departing to pursue other endeavors. The Center’s Board Chair, former Atlanta…
International Women’s Day: The Power of One Woman
March 8, 2018 |
Today is an important day around the world: It’s International Women’s Day! You might not know this but in many countries around the world this day is so important that…
Let’s Refresh Our Community’s Response to Child Sex Trafficking
February 1, 2018 |
Author Deborah Richardson is principal of Deborah Richardson & Associates dedicated to empowering organizations and their leaders to actualize their mission. Connect with her via LinkedIn The City of Atlanta and…
Rights Not Reserved Episode 15: 2017 Wrap-Up
January 25, 2018 |
Erin and Catherine talk about their favorite moments from 2017 and their goals for Rights Not Reserved in 2018. Also, hear from other Center for Civil and Human Rights staff…
Rights Not Reserved Episode 14: Taking a Stand, Taking a Knee
January 11, 2018 |
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1515695033428{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Our first episode of the new year is a discussion with sports journalist Jemele Hill, 1968 Olympian Dr. Tommie Smith, Ex-army Green Beret and NFL Player Nate…
It Ain’t Easy Being Green- Part One
December 6, 2017 |
Many have heard the phrase, “It ain’t easy being green.” With the rising cost of eco-conscious items, being “green” isn’t cheap either. In our ethical footprint section of The Center,…
What’s Next for #MeToo
November 7, 2017 |
This blog post was written by Amy Gregg, YWCA of Greater Atlanta Advocacy Intern and MPH Candidate Not a single woman I have talked to about #MeToo has seemed surprised…
Rights Not Reserved Episode 13: Nic Stone
October 16, 2017 |
Nic Stone joined us on Rights Not Reserved this month to discuss her new novel Dear Martin. Topics discussed: The debut of Dear Martin at the Center for Civil and…
A New Generation of Activist Athlete
October 4, 2017 |
BY PELLOM MCDANIELS III, Curator of African American collections in the Stuart A. Rose Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Library where he specializes in sports history, African American athletes and…