Shirin Ebadi and the Fight for Women’s Rights in Iran
Shirin Ebadi’s story is one of legal brilliance, moral courage, and unwavering resolve in the face of personal risk. This Women’s History Month at the National Center for Civil and […]
Documenting Greenwood: Mary Jones Parrish and the Tulsa Massacre
When we think about civil rights education and the fight for human dignity, few acts are as vital as preserving the truth. Mary Jones Parrish’s work during and after the […]
The Enduring Legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt
Few have done more to promote human dignity and globalize the modern conception of human rights than Eleanor Roosevelt. Her life is a testament to the power of moral courage, […]
How Ida B. Wells Used Journalism to Fight Racial Violence
When considering major figures in civil rights education and the struggle for human dignity, Ida B. Wells has few peers. Wells was a pioneering 19th-century investigative journalist, suffragist, and anti-lynching […]
Bank of America’s Museums on Us® Program Returns in 2026 with Free Admission at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Atlanta, GA — The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will participate in Bank of America’s Museums on Us® program throughout 2026, offering free general admission to eligible cardholders on the first full weekend of each month. […]
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Advances Digital Transformation with Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies
Atlanta, GA – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights announced today the successful expansion of its digital capabilities through its participation in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Digital Accelerator for Arts and Culture, a global initiative supporting nonprofit […]
National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Free Admission Day and MLK Day Programming
Atlanta, GA – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through two special offerings in January 2026: a Free […]
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.