THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THE 30TH FREEDOM AWARD and HONOREES
September 01, 2021 12:30 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, TN, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Civil Rights Museum announced the 30th Anniversary Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the Museum’s signature event that pays...
Award Recognizes Youth Who Demonstrate Extraordinary Courage and Commitment
August 13, 2021 12:43 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, TN, Aug. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum and Memphis-based International Paper are accepting applications for this year’s Keeper of the Dream Award, honoring...
The National Civil Rights Museum Celebrates 30-Year Milestone
July 28, 2021 09:00 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
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...
National Civil Rights Museum Statement on the Passing of Bob Moses, Leader of the Civil Rights Movement
July 26, 2021 12:52 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, TN, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum mourns the passing of civil rights icon Bob Moses, a visionary leader, innovative educator and champion for voting...
The National Civil Rights Museum Announces Date for the 30th Freedom Award
July 23, 2021 13:39 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
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 is the first time the...
THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM SELECTS RUSSELL WIGGINTON AS NEW PRESIDENT
July 01, 2021 11:09 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
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 museum’s next president. Wigginton will...
NATIONAL NETWORK OF BLACK MUSEUMS TO RELEASE THEIR SECOND VIRTUAL JUNETEENTH: LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING
June 07, 2021 15:42 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, TN, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 18 at 11:00AM CDT, the National Civil Rights Museum will virtually join nine leading Black museums and historical institutions from coast to...
‘Outside the Lorraine’ Photography Exhibition Opens at National Civil Rights Museum
April 06, 2021 13:39 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
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...
National Civil Rights Museum to Host Virtual Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death on April 4
March 26, 2021 10:00 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, TN, March 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will present a virtual commemoration in honor of Dr. King’s life and legacy on April 4, the...
The National Civil Rights Museum presents the She Took Justice Virtual Book Talk
March 17, 2021 09:19 ET
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National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, TN, March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From Queen Nzingha to Shirley Chisholm and now Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, The Black Woman has worked to overcome racial prejudice and gender...