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The Center will not only commemorate the groundbreaking contributions of Atlantans and Georgians to the historic struggle for African-American freedom and equality, but also serve as a space for ongoing dialogue, study, and contributions to the resolution of current and future freedom struggles of all people at local, national, and international levels.
This facility will give visitors a place to learn about the past and engage conversations about the future. The Center will be a portal for exploration and discussion through performances, lectures, symposiums and partnerships across the Atlanta and Georgia community; the Center intends to be the global hub for contemporary discussion on the link between civil rights lessons and human rights issues.
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2011 UDHR Essay Contest with Ford Motor Company
Thursday, October 13, 2011 |
Metro-Atlanta middle and high school students are invited to enter an essay contest about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights sponsored by the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Ford Motor Company. Scholarship funds and US savings bonds will be awarded. The deadline is November 7, 2011 at 5pm. read more ...
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The James M. Cox Foundation Pledges $500,000 to the Center
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 |
The James M. Cox Foundation announced its plans to support the National Center for Civil and Human Rights at the $500,000 level today. The gift will go in to effect upon groundbreaking. read more ...
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Films That Matter Line Up and Partners Announced
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 |
Atlanta BeltLine, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine and Central Atlanta Progress/Atlanta Downtown Improvement District will collaborate with the Center to present the 2nd annual film series. read more ...
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Center Announces Partnership with National Urban Fellows
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 |
On June 14 at the National Urban Fellows' Public Service Leadership Diversity Initiative, a new partnership was announced to bring that annual gathering, as well as the programmatic work NUF, to Atlanta. The annual gathering will be housed at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights when it opens, and the attendees will benefit from the Center's exhibitions, events and in-house expertise. read more ...
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Doug Shipman, CEO Named of One Atlanta's 100 Most Influential People
Monday, June 13, 2011 |
Atlanta Business Chronicle has named Center CEO Doug Shipman one of the city's most influential people. Alongside Doug on the list were many notable Center board members including The Honorable Shirley Franklin, chair, A.J Robinson and Egbert L.J. Perry. read more ...
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Jackmont Hospitality, Inc. gives $250,000 to the Center in honor of The Honorable Maynard Jackson
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 |
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (Center) today announced the late Mayor Maynard Jackson’s daughter, Brooke Jackson Edmond, partner Daniel Halpern and widow Valerie R. Jackson are leading an effort among ten minority business owners to raise $2.5 million for the Center. Their company, Jackmont Hospitality, Inc. pledged $250,000 in honor of Mayor Jackson’s legacy of encouraging business ownership among African-Americans. read more ...
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Auburn Theological Seminary Honors Center VP Deborah Richardson
Friday, May 06, 2011 |
On Friday, May 6 Deborah Richardson will receive a Lives of Commitment Award from Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City in honor of her work to end child sexual exploitation. The award is designed to honor women on the front lines of justice and social change. Auburn President Rev. Dr. Katharine Henderson said, "Our honorees lead lives of determination for social change across the country and around the world. They make meaningful impact impact in people's lives by elevating the most important issues of our time."
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Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $1 million to Center
Monday, March 07, 2011 |
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is pleased to announce a $1million commitment from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in Atlanta, GA. read more ...
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