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

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

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 ...

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The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Memphis, TN, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel celebrated ...

A National Civil Rights Museum exhibit shows how Bayard Rustin shaped history while remaining largely behind the scenes. You ...

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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 34th annual Freedom Awards was hosted downtown, with hundreds attending the event at the National Civil Rights Museum Thursday night. “I love that this night is all about ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — “I just think that’s what has happened to me. I just came at the time when it was meant to happen,” said Educational Trailblazer Velma Lois Jones. She’s the first woman to lead the ...

Rev. James Lawson Jr., who died in 2024 at 95, is sometimes overlooked as a key deputy in the non-violent movement that transformed American civil rights.

Memphis is a city steeped in history, culture, and a rhythm that echoes with the sounds of its legendary musical heritage and so many historical sites. A four-day adventure in this vibrant southern ...

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, ...