The year 2026 also marks the 35th anniversary of the National Civil Rights Museum, founded in 1991 at the historic Lorraine Motel. Legacy Year will feature public programs, exhibitions, oral history ...

The National Civil Rights Museum will be hosting "a powerful day of community connection, meaningful service, and celebration ...

The event also coincided with the museum's year-long celebration of the Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary. The National Civil Rights Museum had much to celebrate amid its annual Freedom Awards and ...

The Urban Civil Rights Museum, Harlem, New York City’s first museum dedicated to the American Civil Rights Movement, is set ...

The museum and Unite Memphis' partnership encourages a new future for the city of Memphis with a new level of engagement and opportunities. The National Civil Rights Museum and Unite Memphis have ...

Memphis, TN, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its Catalyst for Change Series, the National Civil Rights Museum will host a powerful screening of “ Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard ...

Memphis, TN, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for the 34th Freedom Award, recognizing their exceptional contributions ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been dead almost 60 years, but his philosophy — his lifelong commitment to "nonviolent direction action" to effect political change — remains relevant as a playbook for ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The threat of federal ...

History shows that when authoritarian forces seek control, they begin by isolating and vilifying marginalized communities. The LGBTQIA+ community is among the first targets. These actions are part of ...

The New York Times announced Memphis as one of the “52 Best Places to Go in 2026” on Tuesday. Memphis was listed in 19th ...

Memphis, TN, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, January 19, the National Civil Rights Museum will host its annual King Day Celebration, welcoming the public for a day of service, reflection, ...