National Center for Civil and Human Rights

👏 the stories must be told.

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You won't even recognize it.

Join us November 8
👉 go.civilandhumanrights.org/nov8

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Get tickets to join our Community Reopening Celebration at go.civilandhumanrights.org/nov8

The celebration everyone will be talking about kicks off November 8.

Be part of our community reopening as we unveil powerful new galleries, expanded classrooms, and a café ready to welcome you back.

#leadthechange #museumlovers #historylovers

When hate crimes occur, they don’t just harm individuals; they leave scars and can affect families, communities and, at times, the entire nation.

📢 As #HateCrimesAwarenessMonth continues, commit to standing up, speaking out and refusing hate — however and whenever it occurs.

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We’re now "civilhumanrights" on Bluesky.

Everywhere else, follow "civilandhumanrights."

Your voice matters. Join us in uplifting stories that inspire action.

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The Center reopens soon! Reserve your tickets now and be part of the next chapter - go.civilandhumanrights.org/tix

A first look at the future of the Center.

Journalists just got a powerful glimpse inside our expanded galleries during media hard hat tours.

Unveiling Truth: 1906 Commemorative Mural & Community Gathering - National Center for Civil and Human Rights Join us for the unveiling of a powerful new mural commemorating the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre and honoring the resilience of a community that has endured and thrived.

Join us for the unveiling 🔗 www.civilandhumanrights.org/events/unvei...

Fabian Williams opens up about creating the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre Mural honoring history we must never repeat.

Browse through the pages of an original Negro Motorist #GreenBook from 1946. Just imagine how many people who found protection in these pages because of the Black businesses, schools, restaurants, and lodging recorded during travel.

Be part of the 1906 Commemorative Mural Unveiling & Community Gathering featuring new work by the incredible Fabian Williams.

Join us at
🔗 civilandhumanrights.org/events/unveiling-truth

Black-and-white photo of Tom Cousins standing by a window. Text reads: “In Memoriam: Tom Cousins. Dec 7, 1931 – Jul 29, 2025

We honor Tom Cousins, whose legacy lives on through his belief in creating opportunity for all in our community.

His support played a vital role in our mission, supporting our expansion and uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

His impact lives on.

On Independence Day, we reflect on what freedom truly means. Liberty has power only when it belongs to everyone. Let’s recommit to justice, truth, and a future where freedom is shared—not selective.

#leadthechange #independenceday #freedomforall #civilandhumanrights #justiceforall

In late April, our Truth + Transformation team traveled from Atlanta to Sugar Land, TX with local historians and city leaders.

We learned how Fort Bend ISD is honoring the Sugar Land 95 and explored what it takes for communities to confront the legacy of forced labor together.

#truuthtelling

Follow our expansion plans and progress - go.civilandhumanrights.org/expansion

Staff from a civil and human rights museum stand together inside the Atlanta History Center’s Goizueta Gallery during a visit to explore the new children’s exhibit, smiling in front of a colorful interactive entrance.

Exploring new ways to engage young minds with our partners at the Atlanta History Center. Can’t wait to welcome them to our space when we reopen.

Me in front of the center for puppetry arts in Atlanta GA

Fizzgig closeup

Gonzo the great.

Oscar, Scooter and a couple of chickens

This place is even better than I’d hoped. Put in your list if you like Henson, History or Art.

AAPI leaders have shaped civil rights history. This month, we honor 7 stories that prove justice is a shared fight. #AAPIheritagemonth

What does healing look like where injustice lived? Hear ATL voices on Chattahoochee Brick Company & Bellwood Quarry.

Get involved -> go.civilandhumanrights.org/chattbrick

#leadthechange #truthtelling #atlantahistory

Donate | Prison Journalism Project Prison Journalism Project is supported by people like you. Support Prison Journalism Project today.

Have to get going and to work, but you can start by joining me as monthly supporter of @prisonjournalism.bsky.social

A key example of why representation, advocacy, and allyship matter. 🧡

How do we honor buried stories? ATL speaks on truth, memory & justice.

Add your voice below.

#leadthechange #truthtelling #atlantahistory

The Statue of Liberty once held broken chains. Not just a torch.

At @amerikahaus.de Kama Pierce shared the truth: Édouard de Laboulaye, designed her to honor the end of slavery.

That history was erased. We're just starting to reclaim it.

📺 Watch at:
go.civilandhumanrights.org/amkhaus

Arab Americans have played a major role in civil rights and social justice. Here are just a few voices to recognize in honor of #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth
- @jjz1600.bsky.social
- @lailalalami.com
- Soumaya Khalifa
- Najla Said

Who would you add to this list?

The SPLC joined a coalition of 55 organizations calling to allocate $825M in federal funding for elections in the fiscal year 2026. The funding would support the state and local election officials who keep our democracy safe and secure. Read more: www.splcenter.org/re...

“It’s not just Tulsa.”

At @amerikahaus.bsky.social our Chief Program Officer Kama Pierce shared how 100s of massacres targeted Black communities.

Part of a larger talk on the role institutions have in shaping critical memory & justice

📺 Watch at:
go.civilandhumanrights.org/amkhaus

National Park Service restores Underground Railroad webpage after outcry The U.S. agency appeared to restore text on the history of African Americans escaping slavery, including a photo of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

The U.S. National Park Service restored its original webpage on the history of the Underground Railroad after it was met with backlash for deleting a prominently featured photo of abolitionist and women’s suffragist Harriet Tubman, as well as segments of text describing the horrors of slavery.

#Educators Bring human rights & ethical consumerism to your classroom!

Explore how everyday products impact human rights worldwide with “Our Ethical Footprint" Traveling Trunk.

Reserve today! 🔗 go.civilandhumanrights.org/travtrunks

#EthicalConsumerism #HumanRightsEd #ClassroomResources

Last Fri at @amerikahaus.bsky.social, Kama Pierce (@ctr4chr.bsky.social), @margarethuang.bsky.social (@splcenter.org), Jim Grossman (@historians.org) & desireecsmith.bsky.social discussed the importance of fostering a critical memory & challenges institutions are facing

📺 Watch online: t1p.de/5ry64