The National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Reopen November 8 with Major Expansion and New Exhibits
ATLANTA—The National Center for Civil and Human Rights reopens November 8, 2025 after a $57.9 million expansion adding 24,000 sq. ft., six new galleries, three classrooms, flexible event and meeting spaces, and interactive experiences that connect history to today. Highlights include the updated “Rolls Down Like Water,” a reimagined Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection, “Everyone. Everywhere.” global human rights gallery, the Action Lab, Reconstruction-era “Broken Promises,” and the children’s “Change Agent Adventure.” New wings—Shirley Clarke Franklin Pavilion and Arthur M. Blank Inspiration Hall—offer skyline views and venue options. Reserve reopening-day tickets or purchase memberships now at civilandhumanrights.org; event bookings available for 2025–26.
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Welcomes Three New Board Members, Expanding Leadership at a Pivotal Time
ATLANTA (May 29, 2025) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors, deepening the […]
The New Reality for DEI Leaders in 2025: Challenges and the Path Forward
In 2025, the landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has changed dramatically. Once a central pillar of organizational culture and social responsibility, DEI initiatives are now under intense scrutiny […]
Artists as History Trackers: Using Art to Tell the Stories That Matter
By: Daniel Fuller, Director of Curation At the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, we’re dedicated to telling stories rooted in struggle, resistance, dignity, and hope. One of the most […]
NCCHR Announces Truth-Telling Fellowship Microgrant Winners
Atlanta, Georgia – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is proud to announce the recipients of the Truth-Telling Fellowship Microgrant, a program dedicated to truth-telling, memorialization, and community […]
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Announces Partnership with Norfolk Southern
Media Contact: Tenisha Griggs Senior Director, Marketing National Center for Civil and Human Rights [email protected] ATLANTA (March 14, 2025) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights announced […]
NCCHR Names New Wing for Former Mayor Shirley Franklin
Contact: Tenisha Griggs Senior Marketing Director National Center for Civil and Human Rights [email protected] ATLANTA (February 27, 2025) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) will name […]
NCCHR selected to join Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will join a cohort of 200 nonprofit cultural organizations from across the U.S. and U.K. to improve essential digital infrastructure. Today, the […]
NCCHR Wins Blackbaud’s Giving Glow-Up Giveaway
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is thrilled to announce that we are one of the proud winners of Blackbaud’s Giving Glow-Up Giveaway. This award reflects Blackbaud’s commitment […]
NCCHR Begins Construction on 24,000-square-foot Expansion for Enhanced Visitor Experience and Programs
Museum to operate through 2024 and close for roughly seven months in 2025. ATLANTA (March 11, 2024) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) has begun construction […]