The National Center for Civil and Human Rights offers ongoing programming for everyone — young professionals, families with children, students, and adults. With both virtual and in-person programs, there is something for everyone. Learn more about what we have to offer below.
NCCHR Disclaimer: All comments of the moderators and guests of our programs represent the thoughts of each individual and do not represent an official position of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights and WABE will premiere a co-created documentary about the hidden history around 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre. The 30-minute documentary film “(Re)Defining History: Uncovering The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre” explores the impact of the massacre and how scholars and community leaders remember the tragic atrocity. The screening will...
Join Chicano Artist Delta Tango Mike for an interactive art experience focused on LatinX Heritage featuring Azteca Moderno paintings and a coloring page station with drawings of Hispanic Heroes, Artists, Singers and Actors. Markers, pencils and coloring paper provided!
Equitable Dinners Atlanta will present their annual event in collaboration with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Out of Hand Theater, The Center, the Fulton County Remembrance Coalition, and numerous community partners will host dinners and guided conversations in September throughout Metro Atlanta about the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre. Dinners feature live-action plays...
Join The Center and Scraplanta at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on October 7th from 12PM-4PM on the 3rd floor balcony for “Scrappy Craftivism”. Scraplanta Inc. is an environmental non-profit whose mission is to make art supplies more accessible and sustainable for the Atlanta Creative Community through the collection and reuse of art...
Meet Little Amal, a giant puppet representing a young Syrian girl and through her all the displaced children in the world. Little Amal makes a long journey of 6000 miles across the United States. This remarkable performance seeks to provide an artistic answer to our troubled times: a cultural odyssey that transcends borders, politics and...
Alma Mexicana Danza Folklorica is a Mexican dance troupe based in Lilburn, GA. “Alma Mexicana” means soul, and “Danza Folklorica” means folk dancing. Their performances give guests a feast for their eyes as they present traditional dances from Veracruz, Chihuahua, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Yucatan, and other places in Mexico. Alma Mexicana Danza Folklorica teaches audiences the...
Got Truth? Join the National Center for Civil and Human Rights as we spill the tea on history with our new author series, Cup of Truth, where you get a cup of coffee and a dose of truthful history from the perspective of acclaimed authors. During this inaugural series, Loki Mulholland, author of Get Back...
"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...
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is proud to celebrate Veteran's Day with free admission to The Center for Service members. In addition, up to 5 family members will receive 20% off their general admission ticket fees. Tickets must be purchased at the window.
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...