"Act Now: Responding to Discrimination in the Classroom and Next Steps" is a professional development opportunity for educators created to develop empathy and responsiveness to discrimination in the classroom and workplace. During this two-hour interactive program session, participants will learn incident management skills while having an opportunity to practice implementing them. Participants will also be...

Throughout history, the role of women heroes has been downplayed in the public narrative. Michael Long and Yohuru Williams challenge that narrative by putting women at the forefront with their book “More than a Dream.” Their book, written for middle school-aged children, tells an alternate history of the March on Washington that focuses on the...

Mr. Pearson is under the weather and we have decided to cancel our event. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to reschedule soon. Our additional Veterans Day weekend programs will continue. Thank you for your understanding and your ongoing support of The Center.

The Center will honor Indigenous People's Month with a panel discussion featuring students from Emory University's Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative and the Native American Student Association. Panelists will discuss their experiences within an academic setting, touching on subjects like belonging and relationship building. Join us in becoming a more informed ally by learning...

Join us as we celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month with a performance by Violet Lauren. She is a proud activist and fancy shawl dancer for the Atlanta Indigenous People’s Association. Violet is a passionate artist and proud daughter to her Cherokee/Chickasaw and Ojibwe parents. She leads panels on civil rights issues such as MMIWG (Missing and...

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with FREE admission to The National Center for Civil and Human Rights on January 13, 2024, presented by FedEx. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis, so we recommend reserving in advance. Click here to learn more about King weekend activities...