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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.

‘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 Hosts 'A Conversation with Ruby Bridges and Chelsea Clinton'

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Freedom Award honoree Ruby Bridges and Chelsea Clinton talk about the mutual respect for the work each has done for education and equal rights.

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  • Freedom Award honoree Ruby Bridges and Chelsea Clinton talk about the mutual respect for the work each has done for education and equal rights.
  • They discuss their lives, the importance of the Civil Rights Movement and its legacy as well as the significance of the National Civil Rights Museum.
  • She donated a framed print to the National Civil Rights Museum in 2016 that is now in the museums Brown v. Board exhibition.
  • 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.

National Civil Rights Museum virtually hosts new book Four Hundred Souls

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Friday, January 29, 2021
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Set to release on February 2, the book is a collection of 90 voices telling one of historys great epic stories.

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  • Set to release on February 2, the book is a collection of 90 voices telling one of historys great epic stories.
  • The panelists will speak on the topics The Civil Rights Movement, Property and Bacons Rebellion, respectively.
  • 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.
  • It chronicles the American civil rights movement and tells the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights, serving as a catalyst to inspire action to create positive social change.

National Geographic and ESPN’s The Undefeated Trace the Ongoing Plight and Journey of the Civil Rights Movement In THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON: KEEPERS OF THE DREAM

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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The timely one-hour documentary special is from National Geographic and The Undefeated, ESPNs content initiative exploring the intersection of sports, race and culture.

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  • The timely one-hour documentary special is from National Geographic and The Undefeated, ESPNs content initiative exploring the intersection of sports, race and culture.
  • The documentary will also illustrate the resilience of the civil rights movement and the sentiment of the people behind it.
  • Yet after the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Acts were subsequently passed, violence toward Black America continued.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. paved for us despite grave opposition, said Courteney Monroe, president, Content, National Geographic.

Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition Launches Black Ballots, Black Futures-Georgia GOTV Voter Protection Effort to Empower Black Voters During the Georgia Run-Off Elections

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Friday, December 11, 2020
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ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) has announced the launch of its Black Ballots, Black FuturesGeorgiaGOTV voter protection campaign, which will seek to empower Black voters and protect Black voting rights during the Georgia run-off elections.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) has announced the launch of its Black Ballots, Black FuturesGeorgiaGOTV voter protection campaign, which will seek to empower Black voters and protect Black voting rights during the Georgia run-off elections.
  • "As we head into the final weeks of the Georgia runoff elections, it is critical that we mobilize as young Black lawyers and law students to empower Black voters to protect their vote," said Abdul Dosunmu, the founder and chief strategist ofthe Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition (YBLOC).
  • The Young Black Lawyers' Organization Coalition (YBLOC) is the only network of young Black lawyers and law students mobilizing to protect and empower Black voters across the country through community-centered voter education, litigation and election protection support, and local advocacy.
  • Through the Black Ballots, Black Futures campaign, YBLOC is activating 1,000 young Black lawyers and law students to protect and empower 500,000 Black voters in seven target states: Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, and Arkansas.

The Fresh Market Pledges Financial Support To National Civil Rights Organizations Promoting Racial Equity And Social Justice

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Friday, June 19, 2020
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will receive a $250,000 donation as part of The Fresh Market's commitment to fight racism and discrimination.

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  • will receive a $250,000 donation as part of The Fresh Market's commitment to fight racism and discrimination.
  • An additional $50,000 was pledged to the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in The Fresh Market's hometown city of Greensboro.
  • The Center celebrates the nonviolent protests of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins that served as a catalyst in the civil rights movement.
  • The Fresh Market currently operates 159 stores in 22 states across the U.S., inspiring guests to discover new flavors and cook with confidence.

The National Civil Rights Museum Moves Reopening to July 1, 2020

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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Memphis, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel announced it will move its reopening date to welcome back visitors to July 1 after area health officials delayed Phase III of its reopening plan.

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  • Memphis, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel announced it will move its reopening date to welcome back visitors to July 1 after area health officials delayed Phase III of its reopening plan.
  • The National Civil Rights Museum experience will remain world class.
  • 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 Reopens to the Public June 25, 2020

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Friday, June 12, 2020
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Memphis, TN, June 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel announced it will welcome visitors back on June 25 after termporarily closing for three months due to the pandemic.

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  • Memphis, TN, June 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel announced it will welcome visitors back on June 25 after termporarily closing for three months due to the pandemic.
  • The National Civil Rights Museum experience will remain world class.
  • 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

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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Memphis, TN, April 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will present a virtual commemoration in honor of Dr. Kings life and legacy on April 4, the 52ndanniversary of his death.

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  • Memphis, TN, April 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will present a virtual commemoration in honor of Dr. Kings life and legacy on April 4, the 52ndanniversary of his death.
  • Since the pandemic surge, the museum has retooled its original event to produce digital content and a virtual broadcast entitled, Remembering MLK: The Man.
  • For more information, visit April4th.org .#RememberingMLK
    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.