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National Center for Civil and Human Rights Receives $17 Million Grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Expand Center’s Footprint and Programming
February 4, 2021 |
New Wing to Feature Premier Space for MLK Papers; New Gallery to Engage Families and Children ATLANTA (February 4, 2021) –The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation today announced a five-year,…
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Celebrates Black History Month with Robust New Programming & Activities for the Entire Family
February 2, 2021 |
Mostly virtual programming brings history to life in performances, new film screenings, discussions and more throughout February, with support from PNC ATLANTA, Ga. (February 1, 2021) – With storytimes, screenings,…
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Celebrates Dr. King’s Life and Legacy Through New Programs and Partnerships; Debuts Digital Exhibition
January 15, 2021 |
Health & Safety Protocols in Effect with New Technology from Siemens Corporation ATLANTA, Ga. (Jan. 15, 2021) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (The Center) will honor…
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Enhances Building Safety with New Siemens Air Filtration Technology
January 13, 2021 |
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…
January 8, 2021 |
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
December 18, 2020 |
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
December 3, 2020 |
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
December 2, 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
June 25, 2020 |
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
June 18, 2020 |
“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…