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.
Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington forged one of the earliest collaborations between Jews and African Americans to create schools throughout the nation for black children who had no access to publicly funded education. From 1912 to 1937, the Rosenwald schools program built 4,978 schools for African American children across fifteen southern and border states....
In August of 2017, neo-Nazis and white supremacists stormed the city of Charlottesville, leaving death and trauma in their wake. The violence was a wake-up call for many Americans about the rise of right-wing extremism in our midst. Tragically, that threat has only grown in the years since, with violent attacks devastating communities from Poway...
The South is under attack most often when it comes to anti-LGBTQ legislation, even though more LGBTQ people live in the South than anywhere else in the country. Compared to all LGBTQ funding, the South receives little for research. This means that our stories are not being told. Solid research is an important tool that...
Many of you already understand that Juneteenth commemorates the true end of slavery, when the last enslaved people of Texas learned of their freedom. From Power to Power is a multiple disciplinary theater experience celebrating freedom as a vital component to the African American experience. This unique and uplifting performance will highlight a few of...
Join The Center for a virtual program that celebrates Juneteenth through music, history, and culture. This program explores the history of Juneteenth, the way it is revered across our nation, and the new traditions being found for this joyous occasion. Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of people who were enslaved in America, and...
Join us on Thursday, June 24, for the Reimagining American Democracy series episode on the subject of "The Vote." The event will feature Kentucky Secretary of State Michael G. Adams, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, President of The Andrew Goodman Foundation Alexandria Harris, Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance Ai-jen Poo, and Executive Director of HSLDA Action...
Reparations to the descendants of slavery have been hotly debated since Emancipation and remain highly contested today. With the average white family having nearly 10 times the amount of wealth of the average Black family, many argue that reparations could help eliminate the persistent racial wealth gap. Join The Center for a conversation on reparations—how...
Like many industries, professional sports are wrestling with how to effectively respond to calls for racial justice. Join The Center for a conversation, presented by Gallagher, about how professional sports organizations and athletes are working towards racial justice and how sports organizations could impact the conversation and potential action in unique ways.
A turbulent few years in American politics have left the media's role in democracy shaken, allowing ever greater space for disinformation to flourish. What will it take to restore a sense of shared purpose through shared facts, and to ultimately revive a stronger democratic system? Moderator: Jeanne Meserve, Freelance Journalist, Member, Transatlantic Commission on Election...
Join The Center as we explore the history of voting suppression with the Center's own Jasmine Waters-Page and then learn how citizens can take action against recent legislation and how to navigate the new laws with Fair Fight's Hillary Holley.
Our environment needs us! Join The Center for an in-depth discussion on the interconnection between Environmental Justice and Race. With our incredible panelists, we will explore the ways environmental and health inequities irregularly affect minority communities and discuss the role race plays in these inequities. Let’s look towards the future – How can youth involvement...
The South is under attack most often when it comes to anti-LGBTQ legislation, even though more LGBTQ people live in the South than anywhere else in the country. Compared to all LGBTQ funding, the South receives little for research. This means that our stories are not being told. Solid research is an important tool that...