New Reconstruction Era Exhibition Shows How Reform and Resistance Have Shaped U.S. Civil Rights
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Unveils Broken Promises Gallery “Guided” by Ida B. Wells The National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ new gallery, “Broken Promises,” is a […]
A Memorable Reopening
From left to right: Mayor Andre Dickens, Board Member Ed Potter, CEO Jill Savitt, Board Member W. Imara Canady, philanthropist Arthur M. Blank, former Mayor Shirley C. Franklin, Board Member […]
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 to Unveil Commemorative Mural Honoring the1906 Atlanta Race Massacre
ATLANTA (September 22, 2025) – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights invites the public to the unveiling of a new mural by Atlanta-based artist Fabian Williams, created to […]
In the Headlines: A Powerful First Look
Last week, the Center welcomed national and local press for an exclusive preview of our newly expanded space. Reporters toured reimagined galleries, experienced new exhibitions, and got a first look […]
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 […]
Online Shopping Coming Soon
The Center is proud to announce that we will be offering online shopping very soon! We will be selling a limited amount of merchandise featuring our iconic Paula Scher mural. […]