Freedom Award

Museum’s Freedom Award experience full of inspiration and education

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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The Freedom Award experience kicked off with the Student Forum which was held in person for the first time since 2019 before 2,000 students with a livestream option for hundreds of students beyond the area.

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  • The Freedom Award experience kicked off with the Student Forum which was held in person for the first time since 2019 before 2,000 students with a livestream option for hundreds of students beyond the area.
  • Local students participated and performed during the program, as they learned more about civil and human rights and the personal journeys of this year’s Freedom Award honorees.
  • The museum’s Keeper of the Dream Award was bestowed upon three local students Hannah Glenn, Jade Mitchell, and Ira Sharma.
  • “As we honor these outstanding individuals, let us reflect on their passion and compassion for their fellow human beings.

National Civil Rights Museum to Live Stream Red Carpet at its Freedom Award Pre-Show Gala

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.
  • Hosted by Memphis NBC affiliate anchor/reporter, Kelli Cook, the Red Carpet live stream experience will include interviews with the honorees, entertainers and influencers to discuss the impact of the Freedom Award and current events.
  • The Red Carpet Pre-Show Gala is held next door at the Halloran Centre for the Performing Arts in Downtown Memphis.

National Civil Rights Museum Offers Hybrid Freedom Award Student Forum

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Memphis, TN, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Award Student Forum is a celebration for and by young trailblazers.

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  • Memphis, TN, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Award Student Forum is a celebration for and by young trailblazers.
  • This year’s hybrid program kicks off the Freedom Award festivities and is an opportunity for students to be inspired by the purpose-driven lives of Freedom Award honorees.
  • The 2023 Freedom Award Student Forum will feature its distinguished Freedom Award honorees: KERRY KENNEDY, a stalwart in human rights advocacy; CLAYBORNE CARSON, an esteemed historian specializing in civil rights; and STACEY ABRAMS, an influential force in the fight for voting rights and social equity.
  • The Museum extends the invitation to 5th-12th grade classrooms virtually as well as the Greater Memphis area to join the in-person Freedom Award Student Forum, including bus transportation for Memphis Shelby County Schools.

THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THE 32nd FREEDOM AWARD AND THE HONOREES

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.
  • The esteemed honorees for the 32nd Freedom Award are:
    KERRY KENNEDY: President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, a renowned human rights activist, and lawyer, Kennedy's tireless efforts span over four decades, championing various causes such as child labor, women's rights, environmental justice, and more.
  • The National Civil Rights Museum has a rich legacy of honoring distinguished civil and human rights leaders, including Coretta Scott King, Nelson Mandela, Bono, Oprah Winfrey, and many more.

Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International Honored with Freedom Award from PACT (Protect All Children from Trafficking)

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International have received a Freedom Award from PACT (Protect All Children from Trafficking) at the recent Freedom Awards Benefit at the Prince George Ballroom in New York City.  PACT is the new name for the organization formerly known as ECPAT-USA.

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  • NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International have received a Freedom Award from PACT (Protect All Children from Trafficking) at the recent Freedom Awards Benefit at the Prince George Ballroom in New York City.
  • Seminole Tribe of Florida member Durante Blais-Billie accepted the award on behalf of Seminole Tribe Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. and Councilwoman Mariann Billie, who were both individually recognized at the event.
  • The Seminole Tribe and Hard Rock International are committed to combatting and preventing human trafficking.
  • "Hard Rock is committed to working with our community partners across the country and the world to innovate solutions that help prevent human trafficking," said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International.

National Civil Rights Museum Statement Regarding the Passing of Harry Belafonte

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.
  • Belafonte was a charismatic, candid, and compassionate activist who used his platform to advance civil and human rights in America and abroad.
  • He was part of the power-packed slate of Hollywood celebrities present during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom 60 years ago.
  • In the 1960s, he challenged the norms by adding a diverse set of performers on his show “Tonight with Harry Belafonte” for which he won an Emmy.

Faith Morris to leave National Civil Rights Museum

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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    National Civil Rights Museum to Live Stream Red Carpet at its Pre-Show Gala for the 31st Freedom Award

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    Thursday, October 20, 2022
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    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.

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    • 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.
    • Hosted by NBC affiliate anchor/reporter, Kelli Cook, the red carpet live stream experience will include interviews with the honorees, entertainers and influencers to discuss the impact of the Freedom Award and current events.
    • The live stream will launch on the Freedom Award website on October 20, 2022 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Central.
    • 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 presents a virtual Student Forum as the Freedom Award’s opening event

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    Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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    Memphis, TN, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museums Student Forum, a celebration for and by young trailblazers, is opening its virtual doors worldwide.

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    • Memphis, TN, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museums Student Forum, a celebration for and by young trailblazers, is opening its virtual doors worldwide.
    • Sponsored by International Paper, the Freedom Award Student Forum is designed to inspire students to stand up for something meaningful in their communities.
    • Since 1991, the National Civil Rights Museum has presented the Freedom Award to some of the world's most lauded civil and human rights leaders and history makers.
    • 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.

    BeBe Winans Headlines the National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Award

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    Thursday, September 22, 2022
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    Memphis, TN, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six-time Grammy Award-winning gospel and R&B artist BEBE WINANS headlines the National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award on October 20 as the Museum honors TAYLOR BRANCH, ISABEL WILKERSON, and FREDERICK W. SMITH.

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    • Memphis, TN, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six-time Grammy Award-winning gospel and R&B artist BEBE WINANS headlines the National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award on October 20 as the Museum honors TAYLOR BRANCH, ISABEL WILKERSON, and FREDERICK W. SMITH.
    • Each year, the Museums Freedom Award pays tribute to individuals who have contributed significantly to civil and human rights.
    • Were excited to have legendary gospel great, BeBe Winans, as the headliner for Freedom Award, said Faith Morris, Freedom Award Managing Director/Producer & NCRM Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer.
    • 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.