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 […]
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 […]
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. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers and interviewees from the film. American Experience is proud to partner with […]
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. Join us […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. The critically […]
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, […]
NOTICE Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Rising to Meet the Moment event has been canceled with hopes to develop an opportunity later in the year. We appreciate your understanding and support. Stay tuned for future updates. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ LGBTQ+ Program presents invites guests to grab a cup of […]
This spring, the Center's Truth + Transformation program is hosting two community engagement and listening sessions with Atlanta residents to gather feedback and share insights on the upcoming forced labor memorials at the Chattahoochee Brick Company and Bellwood Quarry. Our work uncovers Atlanta’s suppressed history of racial terror, forced labor, and systemic injustice, centering the […]
You are invited to join the NCCHR's Spring Professional Development Webinar! We will be partnering with Instructional Curriculum Services to provide a virtual PD titled "Developing Religious Literacy using Jewish Americans as a Case Study." Fee: FREE! Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested, all are welcome! Who: Any educator and anyone in […]
Join Atlanta History Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for a film screening and panel discussion on filmmaker Stephanie Ayanian’s newest work, Whatever Dreams They Had. Admission is complimentary, but reservations are required. This screening will take place in Kennedy Theatre inside of Atlanta History Center. Please use the front entrance to access the screening. […]
The Center's Truth + Transformation program is hosting a community engagement conversation with the Atlanta business community to gather feedback and share insights on the upcoming forced labor memorials at the Chattahoochee Brick Company and Bellwood Quarry. Our work uncovers Atlanta’s suppressed history of racial terror, forced labor, and systemic injustice, centering the voices of […]
In recognition of Pride Month, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ LGBTQ+ Institute is partnering with Doug Jones, author of the novel “The Fantasies of Future Things,” for an engaging conversation on the intersections of race, sexuality, and housing inequality. Reminiscent of Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight, Jones’ book is set in 1996 and follows […]
Presented by Culture Connections at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in partnership with A Long Talk. Join us for our next Brave Space Forum—a free, public event focused on improving race relations in Atlanta and the communities we call home. Hosted by the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and A Long […]
