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The National Civil Rights Museum Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Memphis, TN, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when it opened to the public July 4, 1991.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when it opened to the public July 4, 1991.
  • The National Civil Rights Museum completed a $28 million renovation of its Lorraine exhibits in 2014 with interactives and enhancements that create a more powerful, transformative experience to immerse its visitors.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.
  • The Museum is steadfast in its mission to chronicle the American civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights.

The National Civil Rights Museum Announces Date for the 30th Freedom Award

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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Memphis, TN, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum announced it will present its Freedom Award on Thursday, October 14, and with a new format.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum announced it will present its Freedom Award on Thursday, October 14, and with a new format.
  • This year is a double celebration with the 30thanniversary for both the museum and the Freedom Award.
  • This is a pivotal year for the Freedom Award, said Faith Morris, the museums Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer and Freedom Award Managing Director/Producer.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.

THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM SELECTS RUSSELL WIGGINTON AS NEW PRESIDENT

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Memphis, TN, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a five-month national search, the National Civil Rights Museum has named Dr. Russell Wigginton as the museums next president.

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  • Memphis, TN, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a five-month national search, the National Civil Rights Museum has named Dr. Russell Wigginton as the museums next president.
  • I am honored to be chosen to serve as the President of the National Civil Rights Museum, said Wigginton.
  • Wigginton succeeds Terri Lee Freeman as museum president and will resign his museum board post to assume his new leadership role.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.

‘Outside the Lorraine’ Photography Exhibition Opens at National Civil Rights Museum

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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Memphis, TN, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, April 10, the National Civil Rights Museum opens the fine art photography exhibition, Outside the Lorraine: A Photographic Journey to a Sacred Place featuring the work of David Katzenstein.

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  • Memphis, TN, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, April 10, the National Civil Rights Museum opens the fine art photography exhibition, Outside the Lorraine: A Photographic Journey to a Sacred Place featuring the work of David Katzenstein.
  • The Outside the Lorraine exhibition is on display at the museum until April 4, 2022.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.
  • The Museum is steadfast in its mission to chronicle the American civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights.

National Civil Rights Museum to Host Virtual Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death on April 4

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Friday, March 26, 2021
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Each year the Museum commemorates the tragic event that occurred on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in 1968.

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  • Each year the Museum commemorates the tragic event that occurred on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in 1968.
  • James Lawson, a key King ally and stalwart of nonviolent philosophy who trained a number of activists on civil disobedience.
  • The museums tour guides will perform the poem Martin Luther King, Jr. by Gwendolyn Books.
  • This story tells the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. starting with his childhood and tracing his lifetime, his leadership of the Civil Rights Movement, and his legacy as a changemaker.

The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel Reopens March 1

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Memphis, TN, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel announced it will welcome back visitors starting March 1 after area health officials restrictions in December caused the museum to closed to protect guests and staff.

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  • Memphis, TN, Feb. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel announced it will welcome back visitors starting March 1 after area health officials restrictions in December caused the museum to closed to protect guests and staff.
  • Staff and guests are required to wear face masks while on the Museum campus, especially inside the Museum.
  • The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from slavery to the present.
  • The Museum is steadfast in its mission to chronicle the American civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights.

Martin Luther King III Shares Hopes for the Future on Impact Podcast with John Shegerian

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Martin Luther King III shared his hopes for the future, his insights on the current state of civil rights and his work with the Drum Major Institute on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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  • Martin Luther King III shared his hopes for the future, his insights on the current state of civil rights and his work with the Drum Major Institute on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III serves as an ambassador of his parents legacy of nonviolent social change.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harry Wachtel, Drum Major Institute (DMI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating commonsense solutions to drive social progress for all American citizens.
  • Led by their sons, Martin Luther King III and William B. Wachtel, DMI advocates to improve accessibility for citizens to actively participate in our democracy.

Martin Luther King III Joins Impact Podcast for Special MLK Day Episode

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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Martin Luther King III is the featured guest for the latest episode of the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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  • Martin Luther King III is the featured guest for the latest episode of the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III serves as an ambassador of his parents legacy of nonviolent social change.
  • It was tremendously humbling to have Martin on our show, said Shegerian.
  • After a particularly challenging 2020, who better to have on our special MLK Day show to discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and bring our listeners a message of hope and inspiration for a better future.

AllDayShirts, a Blank T-Shirt Wholesaler, Pays Homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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The King Center was founded in 1968 shortly after the assassination of MLK Jr. by Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King.

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  • The King Center was founded in 1968 shortly after the assassination of MLK Jr. by Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King.
  • It works at both a domestic and international level and is currently headed by Dr. King's youngest child, Bernice King.
  • The King Center is located on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia as a part of the Martin Luther King Jr.
  • What better way to do that than by honoring the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man of outstanding character."

MGM Resorts International Sponsors the Las Vegas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Virtual Parade

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, Jan. 18, the Las Vegas community will come together, virtually, to participate in the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, Jan. 18, the Las Vegas community will come together, virtually, to participate in the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) will be the presenting sponsor of the parade for the 11th consecutive year.
  • MGM Resorts has participated in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • To watch the livestream of the Las Vegas Martin Luther King Jr. Day virtual parade on Monday, January 18 at 10 a.m. PST, please visit www.kingweeklasvegas.com .