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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Saturday Storytime! Enjoy inspiring children’s stories and interactive games on our third-floor mezzanine. Saturday Storytime occurs at 12:30 PM\, 1:30 PM\, and 2:30 PM and is included with the price of admission.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/saturday-storytime-5/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Saturday Storytime! Enjoy inspiring children’s stories and interactive games on our third-floor mezzanine. Saturday Storytime occurs at 12:30 PM\, 1:30 PM\, and 2:30 PM and is included with the price of admission.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/saturday-storytime-6/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Month Activities
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month! Family fun activities include making masks inspired by Creek Muscogee myths\, Story Time featuring We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell\, and a book giveaway. Sponsored by Georgia Natural Gas. 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/indigenouspeoplesmonth2/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:You(th) Belong Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Atlanta youth! We invite you to embrace your rights and celebrate your power at our #YouthBelongATL event. Join us for an afternoon filled with fun\, delicious food\, and dancing\, while connecting with friends and community. Come celebrate\, connect\, and find your place in the community. You belong here.  \nThank you to our sponsors: All1Family\, Georgia Safe Schools Coalition\, Neighborhood Church\, Lost-n-Found Youth\, and Sojourn. 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/youthbelongthanksgiving/
LOCATION:Neighborhood Church Atlanta\, 1561 McLendon Ave NE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30307
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160935
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Saturday Storytime! Enjoy inspiring children’s stories and interactive games on our third-floor mezzanine. Saturday Storytime occurs at 12:30 PM\, 1:30 PM\, and 2:30 PM and is included with the price of admission.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/saturday-storytime-7/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate MLK Day all weekend long with the Children’s Museum of Atlanta from Saturday\, January 18 – Monday\, January 20! Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.\, his message of hope and acceptance\, and more with fun activities with the National Center for Civil & Human Rights\, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta\, and Markell Williams.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/mlkday2025/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Atlanta\, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW Atlanta\, GA 30313
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Truth + Transformation Gathering at Bellwood Quarry
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at Bellwood Quarry on Friday\, February 7th at noon. Come learn about the history of forced labor in Atlanta\, receive an overview of Truth + Transformation‘s work on the Westside\, gain insight into our community engagement process\, and share your thoughts. \nWe will meet atthe Rebirth of Atlanta Pavilion in Westside Reservoir Park. Toward the end\, we will offer an optional walk to the Reservoir Overlook (about 10 minutes) to see Bellwood Quarry. There is a hill\, so wear comfortable shoes if you plan to join us for the walk. Bring your thoughts and your friends. Registration is required. Send any questions to truth@civilandhumanrights.org. \n\nDirections for entering Westside Park:\nThe easiest way to get to the Rebirth of Atlanta Pavilion is via Johnson Rd. NW. Enter where the Whalebone Sculpture is (looks like a giant ribcage) and park in the Birth of Atlanta Lot.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/bellwoodquarry/
LOCATION:Rebirth of Atlanta Pavilion
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250211T200000
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SUMMARY:WABE Studios Special Screening - American Coup: Wilmington 1898
DESCRIPTION:Join WABE\, in partnership with The Atlanta History Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, for a special screening of American Coup: Wilmington 1898 before it airs on PBS. Guests will get to see an exclusive preview of the film and hear a panel discussion moderated by WABE’s Rose Scott with filmmaker Brad Lichtenstein\, Dr. Crystal Sanders\, Associate Professor of African American Studies at Emory University\, and DJ Sims\, Director of the Truth + Transformation Initiative at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. \nAmerican Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule\,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected\, multi-racial government. This massacre inspired much of the 1906 Atlanta race massacre.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/wabe-screening/
LOCATION:Atlanta History Center\, 130 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30305
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:The Front Porch: Black History Love Letters
DESCRIPTION:YOU(th) Belong and the Netherlands Consulate present The Front Porch: Black History Love Letters. On Friday\, February 14\, 2025\, 6 PM—8 PM\, join community members of all ages and backgrounds as we celebrate Black history through poetic tributes to people\, past and present\, who’ve positively impacted our lives. This event is FREE and will include storytelling\, poetry\, prose\, music\, food\, and beverages.  \n  \nKey Event Details: \n\nParking for the event is paid\, so plan accordingly.\nWant to join the Open Mic? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/a1rwf9f8NHdv8Qk97. Spots are first come\, first served.\nEvent registration closes on 2/11.\n\nFeatured Artist:  \nL. Lamar Wilson\, Affrilachian Poet and the 2024-2025 Mohr Visiting Poet at Stanford University
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/black-history-love-letters/
LOCATION:Consulate General of the Netherlands in Atlanta\, 1075 Peachtree Street\, NE\, Suite 1550\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250215T080000
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SUMMARY:YOU(TH) BELONG... AT THE GSA SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:YOU(th) Belong is partnering with the Georgia Safe Schools Coalition for the 2025 Annual Summit for Georgia’s LGBTQIA+ Youth on Saturday\, February 15\, from 8 AM – 5 PM at Agnes Scott College. This free\, one-day event brings together LGBTQIA+ youth\, supportive educators\, and parents from across Georgia for a day of education\, entertainment\, and community building. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and celebrate with others committed to creating safe and inclusive schools. 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/youth-belong-gsa-summit/
LOCATION:Agnes Scott College\, 141 E College Ave\, Decatur\, Georgia\, 30030
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160935
CREATED:20250208T052023Z
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP - Film Preview & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a preview of Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP\, a new documentary film from PBS’s American Experience\, premiering Tues.\, Feb 25\, at 9/8c on PBS stations nationwide.  \nThe screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers and interviewees from the film.  \nAmerican Experience is proud to partner with The Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History\, APEX Museum\, and The National Center for Civil and Human Rights to present this event.  \n  \nAbout the film:  \nWhile many consider the birth year of the civil rights movement to be 1955\, when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on an Alabama bus\, the stage had been set decades before by activists of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. While some NAACP leaders\, such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Thurgood Marshall\, are widely renowned figures\, Walter White\, head of the Association from 1929 to 1955\, has been all but forgotten. With his blond hair and blue eyes\, Walter White looked white; he described himself as “an enigma\, a Black man occupying a white body.” Like virtually all light-skinned African Americans of his day\, White was descended from enslaved Black women and powerful white men. But he was Black — by law\, identity\, and conviction\, and spent his entire life fighting for Black civil rights. Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP traces the life of this neglected civil rights hero and seeks to explain his disappearance from our history.  \n  \nPanelists:  \nMichelle Smawley (director) is an award-winning director\, series developer\, and educator. She has worked with ABC\, CBS\, CNN\, HBO\, and many others\, most recently running a year-long series for a statewide initiative for WNET. She was also the founding executive producer for TRAX\, the first podcast network for preteens\, which earned a Peabody Award nomination in 2021. Smawley is an adjunct professor at NYU. She has also served on the faculty of the Missouri School of Journalism and the Graduate Program in Social Documentary at the School of Visual Arts.  \nRob Rapley (writer\, producer) is the founder of Apograph Productions and has written\, directed\, and produced many award-winning films for American Experience\, including most recently The Lie Detector and Voice of Freedom. Rob has received three Emmy nominations\, a Writer’s Guild Award\, a duPont-Columbia Award\, and many other honors. A classically trained musician\, Rob was also nominated for an Emmy as a sound mixer and has engineered Grammy-winning recordings with some of the great classical artists of our time.  \nThe conversation will be moderated by Cameo George\, executive producer of American Experience. George is an Emmy Award-winning producer\, writer\, and journalist with more than 25 years of experience in documentary\, broadcast television\, and digital content production. She has produced\, developed\, and commissioned innovative programming at CNN\, NBC News\, and ABC News. She was also the senior producer of CNN’s groundbreaking series Black in America and Latino in America and was executive producer of the eight-hour PBS documentary series 16 for ’16: The Contenders\, which was also broadcast on the BBC. George joined American Experience from ABC News\, where she was head of development for long-form projects and was responsible for creating a pipeline of docuseries and feature documentary films across Walt Disney Television platforms\, including ABC News\, Hulu\, National Geographic\, and Disney+. She was recently named to The Root’s list of 2024’s 100 Most Influential Black Americans.  \n—  \nMajor funding for American Experience provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance\, Carlisle Companies\, and by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Funding for Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. Additional funding for American Experience provided by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation\, The American Experience Trust\, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting\, and public television viewers.  \n 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/forgotten-hero/
LOCATION:Auburn Avenue Research Library\, 101 Auburn Avenue NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:John Lewis: Good Trouble FREE Screening
DESCRIPTION:In honor of what would be Congressman Lewis’s 85th birthday on February 21st\, 2025\, Atlanta Downtown and WABE present a FREE screening of the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble at the Rialto Center for the Arts at GSU\, followed by a panel discussion with Atlanta civic leaders moderated by Rose Scott from WABE. \nJoin us before the film for a lobby fair from 6:00 – 7:00 PM featuring activities by the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. \nTheatre doors open at 6:30 PM and the film begins at 7:00 PM. The panel discussion will be held from 8:30 – 9:00 PM. \nPLUS: The first 200 attendees will receive a free birthday treat to celebrate the Congressman’s 85th birthday! \nSponsored by VyStar Credit Union
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/good-trouble-screening/
LOCATION:Rialto Center for the Arts at GSU\, 80 Forsyth St NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Black History in Sweet Auburn
DESCRIPTION:Join The National Center for Civil and Human Rights at Constellations on Auburn Avenue as we amplify the importance of Sweet Auburn in Black history. Learn local history from our speakers\, take a tour with our staff\, and enjoy music and refreshments throughout the day as we honor the important work that took place in these buildings.  \nCelebrating Black History in Sweet Auburn will feature engaging speakers at Constellations\, a civic and socially based shared workspace in the Southern School Book Building. This building served as the headquarters for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) when John Lewis was its Chairperson.  \nGuests are invited to take our walking tour\, which explores the meaning\, importance\, and impact of historic buildings and murals\, including the District V “Honor” mural featuring Roslyn Pope and the John Lewis “HERO” mural.  \nThe Burke Music Academy will perform at the Historic Daily World Building\, which was where Club Poinciana operated between 1944 and 1954\, below the Atlanta Daily World offices. Club Poinciana once featured such greats as Billie Holliday\, Louis Armstrong\, Little Richard\, and Benny Goodman.   \nLight refreshments and children’s activities will be provided.  \nThis program is generously sponsored by PNC.   \n  \nFeaturing: Burke Music Academy \n \n  \nEVENT SCHEDULE \n\n\n\nTime\nAction\nLocation\n\n\n9:00am\nDoors Open\nConstellations and Atlanta Daily World\n\n\n9:15am\nFirst Walking Tour begins (runtime approx 20 minutes)\nMeet in front of Atlanta Daily World\n\n\n9:30am\nKama Pierce greets guests and introduces Samantha Jones of PNC.\nConstellations Entertaining Space\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks and introduction of Jai Ferrell by Samantha Jones\nConstellations Entertaining Space\n\n\n9:35am\nRemarks by Jai Ferrell\, CEO of The Girl Scouts of Great Atlanta\, followed by an introduction of Rhonda Barrow\nConstellations Entertaining Space\n\n\n\nRhonda Barrow Speaks\nConstellations Entertaining Space\n\n\n10:15am\nSecond Walking Tour (runtime approx 20 minutes)\nMeet in front of Atlanta Daily World\n\n\n10:35am\nGene Kansas welcomes guests and introduces Tuere Butler\nConstellations Entertaining Space\n\n\n10:40am\nTuere Butler Speaks\nConstellations Entertaining Space\n\n\n11:15am\nBurke Music Academy Performance\nAtlanta Daily World \n\n\n11:30am\nGene Kanas Speaks\nConstellations Entertaining Space\n\n\n12:00pm\nGene Kansas Book Signing\nConstellations Library\n\n\n12:00pm\nPodcast Room is open for Oral History\nConstellations Podcast Room\n\n\n12:00pm\nThird Walking Tour (runtime approx 20 minutes)\nMeet in front of Atlanta Daily World\n\n\n12:30pm\nBurke Music Academy Performance\nAtlanta Daily World\n\n\n1:00pm\nEnd of Program\n\n\n\n\nONGOING ACTIVITIES  \n\n\n\nTime\nAction\nLocation\n\n\nOngoing\nRefugee Coffee – Tea and pastries\nConstellations and Atlanta Daily World\n\n\nOngoing\nCrafts and interactive kids’ activities\nMission Control\n\n\n\n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS \nJai Ferrell is an award-winning global executive with expertise in leadership\, commercial/revenue programming\, marketing strategy\, customer experience\, operations\, and personnel management.  \n Ms. Ferrell is the Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (GSGATL)\, serving over 30\,000 girls and volunteers. Most notably\, she is the first person of color to lead the organization in its 100+ year history.\n\nBefore joining GSGATL\, she was the Chief Commercial Revenue Officer for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)\, managing the commercial portfolio that exceeded $1.5 billion in gross revenue each year under her leadership.  \n  \nRhonda Barrow is the Co-Public Relations Chair and Caribbean SIG Coordinator for the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society\, Inc.- Metro Atlanta and Jean Sampson Scott Greater New York Chapter. \nMs. Barrow leads research on Atlanta’s first Black Girl Scout Troops\, known as District V.  She researched and curated a District V Girl Scout exhibit at the Atlanta Girl Scout Council office\, which was also featured at the Hartsfield Jackson Airport and the Atlanta History Center\, and her work inspired the honor mural on the former Atlanta Daily World building in Sweet Auburn. \nShe is a noted historian\, receiving the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society\, Inc. National Certificate of Appreciation award for her research projects\, among them The 100-Year Anniversary Coalition to ‘Remember the 1906 Atlanta Race Riot’ and the Bailey-Camp Project with the African American Heritage Museum and Research Center.   \n  \nTuere K. Butler\, Strategic Operations & Culture Architect\, grew up in Washington\, D.C.\, but now calls Atlanta\, GA home\, residing in Poncey-Highlands with her husband\, Nate\, and their bernedoodle\, Jettson. She is a proud alumna of Spelman College\, where she earned her BA in English. For 22 years\, Tuere’s professional career was rooted in politics\, serving Congressman John Lewis as his District Director in his Atlanta office. As his longest-serving employee\, her portfolio included Homeland Security\, Immigration\, and Military & Veterans Affairs.  \nIn the summer of 2024\, Tuere returned to school and earned a certificate in Nonprofit Executive Management from Georgetown University\, further strengthening her expertise in the nonprofit sector.  \nMost recently\, Tuere served as the Director of Operations for Plywood People\, a nonprofit based in Atlanta’s Historic West End that supports a global community of social impact leaders. She left Plywood People in August and now offers her expertise as a fractional executive\, helping organizations build teams and foster healthy\, efficient work cultures. Her skills have earned her invitations to speak on podcasts and at events\, where she shares her best practices.  \nWhen she’s not working\, Tuere spends her time mentoring young adults\, traveling\, and pursuing photography. She is deeply inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call to action: “Life’s most urgent question is\, ‘What are you doing for others?'” This question continues to guide her commitment to empowering others and making a meaningful impact. 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/sweetauburn/
LOCATION:Constellations Shared Workspace\, 135 Auburn Avenue\, 2nd Floor\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Power to Inspire 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, at the Oceans Ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium for Power to Inspire 2025. This special evening will honor The Honorable Shirley Franklin\, former Mayor of Atlanta\, recognizing her lifetime of achievements as mayor\, policymaker\, educator\, and true public servant. The event begins at 6 PM with a cocktail reception\, followed by dinner and program at 7 PM\, and concludes with a dessert reception. Cocktail attire is requested. Reserve your table or tickets today to be part of this inspiring celebration. 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/power-to-inspire-2025/
LOCATION:Oceans Ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium\, 246 Ivan Allen Boulevard NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Bayard Rustin Day 2025: Ready to Meet the Moment
DESCRIPTION:Join us at St. Mark United Methodist Church on Saturday\, March 15\, from 2:00-4:00 PM\, for our second annual Bayard Rustin Day\, a cross-generational celebration of the legacy of civil rights icon and architect of the March on Washington\, Bayard Rustin\, who is featured at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.  \nThe critically acclaimed 2024 Netflix film “Rustin\,” which received 13 wins and 66 award nominations\, brought visibility and recognition to Bayard Rustin\, a celebrated icon of the US Civil Rights movement who is featured at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.  \nJust two days before Bayard Rustin’s birth (March 17\, 1912)\, the LGBTQ+ Institute at NCCHR will celebrate its second annual Bayard Rustin Day\, honoring the man who mobilized collective action for civil rights. Themed “Ready to Meet the Moment\,” the day will address what it means to be angelic troublemakers in light of attacks on the LGBTQ+ community\, specifically trans and non-binary young people.  \nThe day will include contributions from youth poets and a panel dedicated to addressing how we show up for trans and non-binary community members\, followed by a fireside chat featuring Dr. Terence Lester on “Coming Out As an Ally.” 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/bayardrustinday2025/
LOCATION:St. Mark United Methodist Church\, 781 Peachtree Street\, NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Atlanta’s Soul Healing Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Civil and Human Rights at Westside Park for a day of music\, wellness\, and connection at Atlanta’s Soul Healing Picnic. This vibrant festival celebrates R&B\, Soul\, and the power of healing\, featuring live DJs\, great food\, games\, and wellness vendors. The Center will host an information table and guided walking tours\, sharing the rich history of Westside Park and its significance in the community. Come out\, feel the vibes\, and enjoy a beautiful day of healing\, joy\, and celebration.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/atlantas-soul-healing-picnic/
LOCATION:Westside Park\, 1660 Johnson Road Northwest\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30318
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Cup of Truth: Rising to Meet the Moment
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE\n\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, the Rising to Meet the Moment event has been canceled with hopes to develop an opportunity later in the year. \nWe appreciate your understanding and support. Stay tuned for future updates.\n\n  \nThe National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ LGBTQ+ Program presents invites guests to grab a cup of coffee and settle down to talk about topics relating to history and social justice. Cup of Truth offers an intimate chat with authors\, experts\, and speakers where anyone in the community is welcome to come listen and learn. This month we’re excited to be in partnership with Charis Books and More\, the South’s oldest independent feminist bookstore\, and an LGBTQ gathering space in metro Atlanta for more than 50 years.  \nEnjoy some coffee on Charis’ front porch before venturing inside to engage with authors Vanessa Ford and Rebecca Kling for a conversation inspired by their co-authored book\, The Advocate Educator’s Handbook: Creating Schools Where Transgender and Non-Binary Students Thrive\, and The National Day of Silence. \nThe Day of (NO) Silence is an annual day of action organized by GLSEN (Gay\, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) to spread awareness about the effects of bullying and harassment of LGBTQ students in schools. On this day\, students across the US take a vow of silence to illustrate the silencing effect when LGBTQ students are bullied \nAttendees can pre-order copies of The Advocate Educator’s Handbook: Creating Schools Where Transgender and Non-Binary Students Thrive\, as well as the authors’ other books\, Calvin and 2 Trans 2 Furious from Charis to pick up at the event! \n  \nAbout the authors: \nVanessa Ford (she/her) is an award-winning educator and author. Her children’s book\, Calvin\, won the 2022 Lambda Literary Award for Best Children’s Book\, and she co-authored The Advocate Educator’s Handbook: Creating Schools where Transgender and Nonbinary Students Thrive. Ford was a classroom teacher for 14 years in DC Public Schools and her advocacy has been featured in the New York Times\, Washington Post\, Boston Globe\, Newsweek and NPR. She was a founding member of The Human Rights Campaign’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council and sat for 2 years on the board of the National Center for Transgender Equality. She lives with her husband and two children\, one of whom is trans\, near Boston. Learn more about Vanessa’s work at www.jrandvanessaford.com \nRebecca Kling (she/her) is an award-winning author\, educator\, organizer\, storyteller\, and advocate for social change. Kling is the co-founder and principal of Better World Collaborative\, a social impact consulting firm working to combat the recent flood of anti-trans rhetoric and legislation. She co-authored The Advocate Educator’s Handbook: Creating Schools where Transgender and Nonbinary Students Thrive\, and previously served as the community storytelling advocate and director of education programming at the National Center for Transgender Rights\, as well as on the leadership team of Harbor Camps\, a sleepaway summer camp for trans and non-binary youth. In 2024\, Rebecca’s work was included in 2 Trans 2 Furious: An extremely serious journal of Transgender Street Racing Studies\, which won a Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Anthology. Rebecca lives in Chicago with her girlfriend and three cats. Learn about Rebecca’s work at www.rebeccakling.com and www.bwcollab.com. \nIn-person event guidelines: \n\nAll attendees must wear a face mask.\nWe will begin seating people at 5:00 PM ET.\nLivestream will begin at 5:15PM ET. Register Here.\nAs a reminder: If you are not feeling well\, please do not come to the event.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request specific accessibility accommodations including ASL interpretation\, please contact info@chariscircle.org or call the store at 404-524-0304.\n\nBy attending our event you agree to our Code of Conduct: Our event seeks to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone\, regardless of gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, race\, ethnicity\, religion (or lack thereof)\, class\, or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Unsolicited sexual language and imagery are not appropriate. Anyone violating these rules will be expelled from this event and all future events at the discretion of the organizers. Please report all harassment to info@chariscircle.org immediately.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/rising-to-meet-the-moment/
LOCATION:Charis Books and More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, Georgia\, 30030
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Institute: AIDS Walk Atlanta 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join TEAM Institute for AIDS Walk Atlanta 2025 \nTEAM Institute invites you to take part in AIDS Walk Atlanta 2025—a vibrant 5K run/walk that brings together passionate individuals and teams united in the fight against HIV and AIDS. \nWe walk in solidarity with LGBTQ+ youth\, raising our voices and our steps in support of health equity\, empowerment\, and inclusion. Every dollar raised helps provide essential services\, advocacy\, and support for young people affected by HIV. Together\, we’re breaking down stigma and building a future where all LGBTQ+ youth can live openly\, joyfully\, and fearlessly. \nWhether you’re walking\, running\, or cheering from the sidelines\, your presence matters. Join TEAM Institute and be part of a movement that believes in hope\, dignity\, and change. \n\nAIDS Walk Atlanta\nAIDS Walk Atlanta works to bring attention to this pressing issue\, educate and inspire our community to work together\, and end the epidemic once and for all. \n  \nThe LGBTQ+ Institute \nThe LGBTQ+ Institute at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights cultivates the next generation of advocates by engaging our most dynamic and diverse community leaders and organizations committed to human dignity. We do this by connecting LGBTQ+ history to our present advocacy and by facilitating educational initiatives\, social programming\, and civic engagement with a particular focus on the US South. The Institute acknowledges that youth and young adults\, both historically and currently\, play a huge role in advocating for the communities who are most marginalized\, mobilizing values-aligned advocates for social justice\, and working with a broad and diverse group of cross-generational leaders\, mentors\, and community members who are committed to justice for all.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/aids-walk-atlanta-2025/
LOCATION:The Meadow at Piedmont Park\, 17 0055 LL-014-0\, Atlanta\, GA 30306
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Unveiling Truth: 1906 Commemorative Mural & Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the unveiling of a powerful new mural commemorating the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre and honoring the resilience of a community that has endured and thrived.  \nThe 119th commemoration is more than remembrance—it is a call to truth-telling\, resilience\, and transformation. Created by renowned Atlanta-based artist Fabian Williams\, this mural stands as both art and resistance. Each brushstroke honors lives lost\, the strength of those who endured\, and the possibilities of a more just future.  \nSet in Historic South Atlanta\, once known as Brownsville\, the event invites neighbors\, families\, and community partners to reflect\, remember\, and celebrate a neighborhood that has long been a symbol of strength in the face of systemic injustice.  \nCome witness history\, connect with community\, and join Atlanta’s ongoing journey toward justice and healing. 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/unveiling-truth/
LOCATION:Focused Community Strategies\, 1297 McDonough Blvd SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30315\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Cup of Truth – Navigating Free Speech
DESCRIPTION:Featured authors Julian Winters\, I Think They Love You: A Novel\, and Kelly Quindlen\, This Must Be the Place\, will sit down with Cam Argotsinger\, Director of Public Engagement at The Center\, to share their personal experiences and perspectives on writing in a time of increasing challenges to free expression.  \n This engaging session will include an audience Q&A\, offering attendees the opportunity to explore the real-world impact of censorship on young adult literature and the authors behind it.  \n Books by both Kelly Quindlen and Julian Winters will be available for purchase at the event\, or online through Brave + Kind Books via this link.  \n \nAbout the Moderator \nCam Argotsinger is the Director of Public Engagement at The National Center for Civil and Human Rights. As Director of Public Engagement\, Cam creates programs Cup of Truth\, Reel Truth and Truth on the Rocks to engage audiences through a variety of experiences. \n \nCam graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in History. He has served as a Museum Interpreter\, Educational Outreach Coordinator\, and Director of Membership for the Atlanta History Center\, a Museum Educator at the White House Historical Association\, and a Park Ranger for the National Park Service on the National Mall.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/cup-of-truth-navigating-free-speech/
LOCATION:Decatur Library\, 215 Sycamore St\, \, GA 30030\, USA\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Ignyte 2025
DESCRIPTION:About IGNYTE\nBe Where the Future of LGBTQ+ Leadership Begins\nIGNYTE 2025 isn’t just an event—it’s a movement. This dynamic\, four-day experience unites emerging youth leaders\, seasoned advocates\, business trailblazers\, and community changemakers to reimagine what equity looks like across generations. Set against the backdrop of Atlanta Pride and the LGBTQ+ Institute’s 10-year anniversary\, IGNYTE offers rare access to cutting-edge workshops\, bold conversations\, and visionary keynote speakers driving real impact across the South and beyond. \nIf you care about the future of civil and human rights—if you believe in the power of mentorship\, collaboration\, and youth-led transformation—this is where you belong. Come network\, learn\, and be part of what’s next. \nAt IGNYTE we will:\n\nInnovate leadership development models that reflect the complexity of our identities and the urgency of our times.\nGenerate cross-generational dialogue that fuels collaboration\, wisdom-sharing\, and solidarity.\nNurture authentic relationships that uncover untapped resources and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community.\nYield a new generation of changemakers to lead in civil and human rights across every sector.\nTrain informed allies to advocate for communities historically excluded from decision-making spaces.\nEngage a bold network of intergenerational leaders committed to collective liberation and mutual accountability.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/ignyte-2025/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Cup of Truth: Courts of Justice with Author Pete Babcock
DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Civil and Human Rights invites guests to participate in a timely conversation on leadership\, justice\, and the responsibilities that accompany visibility.  \nFollowing decades of experience as an NBA executive with the Atlanta Hawks\, San Diego Clippers\, and Denver Nuggets\, author Pete Babcock offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on how athletes\, institutions\, and movements intersect. His story extends beyond the game\, exploring relationships with civil rights leaders such as John Lewis and his work helping players leverage their influence to drive meaningful change in their communities. Courts of Justice challenges the comfortable assumption that professional sports exist apart from society.  \nJoin us for an engaging evening of dialogue\, reflection\, and insight\, one that asks not only what justice looks like\, but who has the power to shape it. A discussion\, audience Q&A\, and a book signing with Pete Babcock will follow the talk.  \nThe Center is located at 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.\, between the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola.  \nDoors open at 6pm. Located in the Shirley Clarke Franklin Pavilion at the Center. 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/cup-of-truth-courts-of-justice/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Free Admission Day presented by FedEx
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. with FREE admission to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on Saturday\, January 17\, 2026\, presented by FedEx. Tickets are available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and advance reservations are strongly encouraged.  \nIn addition to exploring the Center’s galleries\, visitors can enjoy family-friendly activations throughout the day\, including scavenger hunts\, book readings\, button making\, and a challenge wheel. Together\, these experiences invite visitors of all ages to reflect\, learn\, and engage with King weekend programming that connects Dr. King’s legacy to today’s ongoing work for justice and human rights. 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/fedex-free-day/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:MLK Day at the Center 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on MLK Day for a meaningful day of reflection\, learning\, and connection\, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.  \nGuided by this year’s theme\, “The Time Is Right to Do What’s Right\,” MLK Day at the Center invites visitors to move beyond remembrance and toward action. Often described as a day on\, not a day off\, MLK Day is a call to reflect on Dr. King’s vision and consider how his work continues to shape today’s ongoing struggle for civil and human rights.  \nThroughout the day\, visitors of all ages are invited to engage with the Center’s galleries and participate in hands-on\, family-friendly activities designed to inspire learning\, creativity\, and changemaking. Activities include a Dr. King scavenger hunt through the Civil Rights and King galleries (available at the lobby activity table)\, a DIY King button-making station\, and a collaborative mural inspired by images from Dr. King’s life\, the civil rights movement\, and his words.  \nFeatured Program:At 11 AM in The Glenn\, join us for a powerful performance by the young artists of the Palefsky Collision Project\, who return each year on MLK Day to reimagine their summer work through the lens of Dr. King’s legacy. This year’s performance revisits Blaze\, an original piece inspired by Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower\, directed by Sam Provenzano with creative collaboration from Maya Lawrence (Playwright)\, Rodney L. Williams (Director of Artistic Mentorship)\, and David Koté (Music Director).Free with museum admission. \nWhether you are visiting for the first time or returning\, MLK Day at the Center offers an opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy and to affirm that the time is right to do what’s right.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/mlk-2026/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reel Truth: Portrait of Ailey Presented by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Civil and Human Rights invites you to a special screening of Portrait of Ailey\, a powerful documentary that examines the life\, legacy\, and contradictions of one of America’s most transformative cultural figures\, Alvin Ailey. \nThrough rare archival footage\, intimate interviews\, and the enduring language of movement\, Portrait of Ailey explores how Ailey’s work emerged from the lived realities of Black life in America. Shaped by faith\, trauma\, beauty\, discipline\, and survival\, the film asks what it meant for a Black artist from the Jim Crow South to build an institution that would carry Black stories onto the world’s most prestigious stages. \nFollowing the screening\, join us for a live conversation and audience Q&A featuring Alicia Graf Mack\, Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and former Ailey star dancer\, alongside two distinguished Atlanta-based scholars and cultural leaders: Karcheik Sims-Alvarado\, author of Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement\, 1944–1968 and Georgia and the Power of the Vote\, and Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Director of Public History and Historic Preservation at Morehouse College; and Dwight Andrews\, Professor of Music Theory and African American Music at Emory University and pastor of First Congregational Church in Atlanta. \nTogether\, the panel will engage Portrait of Ailey not simply as art\, but as testimony—exploring the intersections of dance\, music\, faith\, history\, and Black cultural memory. \nThis one-night-only screening and conversation takes place on Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\, from 6:30–8:30 PM\, with doors opening at 6:00 PM\, in the Shirley Clarke Franklin Pavilion at the Center. \nAdmission is $12 for not-yet-members and $6 for members. \nThis event is presented in advance of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s separate performances at the Fox Theatre\, taking place February 11–15\, 2026.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/reel-truth-portrait-of-ailey/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Black History Month: Black Art
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Black History Month by experiencing the power of Black art as a force for expression\, resistance\, and change. Guests can discover how Black artists have shaped history through creativity and storytelling while participating in hands-on\, family-friendly activities throughout the Center.  \nActivities Include  \n\nBlack History Month scavenger hunt (10:00 AM – 3:30 PM) \n\n\nMorning storytime and activity (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM) \n\n\nCraftivism activation led by a Black guest artist\, highlighting art as a form of protest \n\nIncluded with general admission 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/bhm-black-art/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:All About Love Pop Up Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special pop-up concert celebrating love\, culture\, and creativity. Spend part of your Valentine’s Day immersed in live music that invites reflection\, connection\, and joy. “All About Love” is included with museum admission\, offering visitors a meaningful way to experience art\, history\, and music together during your visit to the Center.\n \n\n“All About Love” is an audience-immersive performance presented by students of the Burke Music Academy. Through dynamic performances and intentional storytelling\, the concert serves as a social commentary on how music created by Black\, Indigenous\, and other artists of color has historically shaped American and global popular culture. Centered on love as both a personal and collective force\, the performance highlights the cultural impact\, emotional depth\, and lasting influence of BIPOC musical traditions across genres and generations.\n \n\nBurke Music Academy (BMA)\, based in Atlanta\, GA\, offers conservatory-level musical instruction in a modern way to students at all stages of development. Founded in 2020\, BMA serves students of all ages through private lessons\, educational outreach\, workshops\, and performance opportunities. Their curriculum-based instruction is structured to accommodate diverse learning styles\, with visual aids\, supplemental videos\, online resources\, check-ins between lessons\, and practice guides. BMA fosters the whole artist from the earliest stages of development through advanced study. Their programs are innovatively designed to support virtual and in-person lessons\, workshops\, and performances.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/all-about-love-concert/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:1202Puppets: Puppet Making & Performance
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a day of imagination at the Center. On February 21\, 1202Puppets brings two interactive performances to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Designed to spark curiosity and confidence\, this special event invites children and families to experience the magic of live puppetry in a playful\, meaningful\, and unforgettable way.\n\n \nFollowing the performance\, children will have the opportunity to take part in puppet making\, transforming inspiration into creation. This interactive element extends the storytelling experience beyond the stage\, giving children a tangible\, creative way to express themselves. 1202Puppets’ Puppet Making & Performance is included with museum admission.\n\n \n1202Puppets is an Atlanta-based\, African American–owned puppetry company dedicated to inspiring children through interactive storytelling and creative expression. Founded by Storyteller Lynn Gordon\, 1202Puppets combines live puppet performances with hands-on puppet-making\, inviting children to participate\, create\, and use their voices. Through joyful\, engaging experiences\, the company celebrates culture\, literacy\, and imagination while helping children feel seen\, heard\, and empowered.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/1202-puppets/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Bank of America: Museums on Us
DESCRIPTION:Bank of America’s Museums on Us program provides one free general admission to participating museums for eligible cardholders on the first full weekend of every month. \nTo receive free admission\, present an active Bank of America\, Merrill\, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID at the ticketing window. \nImportant details: \n\nFree admission applies to the individual cardholder only.\nThe offer is non-transferable and does not guarantee admission.\nCannot be combined with other offers.\nExcludes fundraising events\, special exhibitions\, and ticketed exhibitions.
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/bank-of-america-museums-on-us-march-2026/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Women’s History Month: Family Day
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, bring the whole family to celebrate women of the past\, present\, and future with hands-on\, interactive experiences. Help us create our collaborative mural—a vibrant tribute to changemakers who have shaped our world and to those carrying their legacy forward.  \nEnjoy family-friendly activities designed to spark curiosity\, celebrate leadership\, and inspire conversations across generations. Join us as we honor trailblazing women and empower the next generation of leaders.  \nActivities:  \n\nStory Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  \n\n\nWomen Changemakers Biography Search: 10 AM – 3 PM  \n\n\nWomen of the Past\, Present\, and Future Mural: 10 AM – 4 PM 
URL:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/womens-history-month-family-day-314/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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