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Museum Opens 'Speaking Truth to Power: The Life of Bayard Rustin' March 28

Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum joins the world in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter. A giant among leaders and a true example of the highest ideals of public service, President Carter’s legacy will forever be etched in history. As a recipient of the Museum's 1994 Freedom Award and the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, his life's work reflected unwavering dedication to peace, justice, and human dignity.

The Museum emphasizes anniversaries of key Civil Rights Movement episodes

Memphis, TN, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum proudly reveals the exceptional recipients of the 2024 Keeper of the Dream Award. The deserving winners are Adaria Crutcher, Corey Mitchell Irby II, and Maria Fernanda Machado, remarkable young individuals whose efforts have left an indelible mark on their community.

Each with Memphis roots, four leaders left powerful legacies that impacted the nation

Focus expands this year for a national audience of students and educators

Deadline extended for the hybrid event to feature the Keeper of the Dream Award winners

Panelists to address disparities, early detection, policies, and access to health care options

Memphis, TN, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Civil Rights Museum announced Jordan Brand (NIKE, Inc.) will be the Freedom Award presenting sponsor in 2024. Jordan Brand is key to the museum’s connection to honoree Spike Lee and the Freedom Award.

Museum’s Keeper of the Dream Award expands student recognition nationally

Exhibit focuses on the history of the weekend celebration, HBCUs, athletics, and Memphis culture

Event features surviving Freedom Summer activists and documentary on voting

Memphis, TN, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for the 33rd Freedom Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions to civil and human rights. The Freedom Award, the Museum's signature event, pays tribute to individuals who have shown unwavering commitment to promoting equity and justice.

Memphis, TN, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is deeply saddened by the passing of civil rights philosopher and strategist, Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr.

Ford Philanthropy to sponsor free admission on the federal holiday Wednesday, June 19

Dennises’ discussion to set tone for the 60th anniversary of Mississippi Freedom

Civil rights activist and philanthropist Ruby Bridges to greet and read to children

Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King will attend the ceremony with a youth focus

Michael Eric Dyson, Memphis Mayor Paul Young, and Dr. Michelle Taylor join the lunch roundtable

Facilitated sessions and panels offer strategies and solutions for communities

The Museum focuses on community advocacy and sports partnerships for a day of service

Collection focuses on movement leaders and events through 1970s

The Museum uses history blueprints of 1960s to move forward in today’s challenges

Memphis, TN, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “Give us the ballot, and we will place judges on the benches of the South who will do justly and love mercy.”

Memphis Shelby County School Board announces $200,000 grant for free museum field trips for local students.

Memphis, TN, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum brings the star-studded Freedom Award Red Carpet experience to the nation via live stream. The Red Carpet, which precedes the 31st Freedom Award Ceremony, will feature the 2022 honorees, STACEY ABRAMS, KERRY KENNEDY, and DR. CLAYBORNE CARSON. Ceremony host Tobias Truvillian, entertainers J. Ivy and Let It Happen, Museum President Russell Wigginton, and other notable participants and guests will also be highlighted.

Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr. shares book filled with never-before-seen findings in the Till case

Exhibit curated for age-appropriate, intergenerational discussions on history and healing

Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr. shares book filled with never-before-seen findings in the Till case

During the 60th anniversary, the survivor reveals her journey through the book, The 5th Little Girl

Educational event to feature the presentation of the student Keeper of the Dream Award

Part 3 addresses psychological roots, community recovery, paths to peace against police violence

Author’s book reveals father’s infiltration into the Civil Rights Movement and the MLK assassination

Memphis, TN, July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for the 32nd Freedom Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions to civil and human rights. The Freedom Award, the Museum's signature event, pays tribute to individuals who have shown unwavering commitment to promoting justice and equality.

Memphis, TN, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right.”– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ford Motor Company Fund to sponsor free museum admission on June 19

Part 2 to address the historical context of systemic racism and toxic cultures in policing

Museum launches capital campaign for major Legacy Building and Founders Park renovation

Museum’s Director of Interpretation, Collections, and Education curated excellence in Black History

Civil rights activist and philanthropist Ruby Bridges to greet and read to children

Memphis, TN, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum joins the world in grieving the loss of a civil rights activist, cultural icon, and its 1999 Freedom Award honoree, Mr. Harry Belafonte.

Panelists address myths, strategies, and actions for collective prosperity in the Black community

Remembering MLK: The Man. The Movement. The Moment. offers full day of activities

‘Waddell, Withers, and Smith: A Requiem for King’ opens April 4 at the site of the assassination

Part 1, “The Reckoning,” to include Tyre Nichols’ parents, attorney Ben Crump, and reform advocates

David J. Dennis Jr. and David J. Dennis Sr. to host a teacher workshop for area educators

Museum offers free entertainment and family activities on January 16

Exhibition photography exposes racism and injustices in North Carolina campus and community

The Museum emphasizes anniversaries of key Civil Rights Movement episodes

Museum’s Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer contributed to museum milestones over nine years

Memphis, TN, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum brings the star-studded Freedom Award Red Carpet experience to the nation via live stream. The Red Carpet, which precedes the 31st Freedom Award Ceremony, will feature the 2022 honorees, TAYLOR BRANCH, ISABEL WILKERSON, and FREDERICK W. SMITH; as well as ceremony host Lamman Rucker; Museum President Russell Wigginton; and entertainers BeBe Winans, Ed Mabrey, and other notable participants and attendees.

Program to spark conversation and action in youth across the nation