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The book "Dangerous Friendship" chronicles the surveillance of the friendship of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Stanley Levison, a well-known figure in the Communists Party-USA. Levison became Dr. King's ghost writer, accountant, fundraiser, and legal advisor. The friendship created complications for both men, as Dr. King was labeled a Communist and the surveillance lead […]

Photographer Jessica Ingram will discuss her journey through the South photographing and documenting sites of civil rights atrocities and collecting oral history about tragic events affecting individuals who attempted to exercise their rights and fight for racial equality. This meet-and-greet reception is the closing event for the exhibit ending Monday, Sept. 8.

Focus for this forum is building greater awareness and better response to the problem of child trafficking. National leaders, community activists, law enforcement agencies, lawyers and local experts will provide workshops to help identify and provide assistance to child victims of human trafficking. Training will be provided by the Department of Justice of United States […]

Description: In light of recent events in Ferguson, MO, the Museum is hosting a community discussion featuring community leaders, law enforcement, the District Attorney's Office and local media commentators. The format is a panel discussion with audience Q&A. The purpose is to proactively promote reform and reconciliation in the Memphis community. FREE to the public.

Topic: Founding & Funding Your Grassroots Group Cost: $20 – $45 Sliding scale Description: Learn the process, skills and actions to establish and financially sustain a grassroots organization. G.O.T. Power is a training program committed to building the community's capacity by developing skills in grassroots organizing, providing support to people doing community work, and offering […]

Speakers: Iris Mercado, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, and Daniel Kiel, University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Cost: FREE and open to the public Description: What responsibility do citizens of goodwill have for providing opportunities for the undocumented to attend college? How immigration statutes affect our local community. For more information […]

Cost: $37. Ticket includes event and book purchase. Description: Tavis Smiley, highly regarded bestselling author and host of his own PBS show, reveals a dramatic chronicle of the 12 months leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination from his new book, Death of a King. Smiley's book paints a portrait of a leader […]

Special one-on-one breakfast with outgoing Museum President Beverly Robertson as she shares experiences from her 17-year journey at the Museum. Mrs. Robertson will also discuss museum milestones and the renovation project, and will guide guests during an exclusive museum tour. Register online at civilrightsmuseum.org. For more information contact Jeanette O'Bryant at (901) 521-9699 x2237. Cost: […]

Established in 1915 the Association for the Study of African American Life & History is the foundation that established Black History Month, carrying forward the work of Carter G. Woodson. The organization works to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community. The theme of its […]

Join us Wednesday, January 7 at 6 p.m. as we welcome author Andrew Maraniss to discuss and sign copies of his biography of Perry Wallace, the first African-American basketball player in the Southeastern Conference. "Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South" shares the untold story of Wallace's integration […]

In the spirit of brotherly love, #KingDay2015 visitors are encouraged to donate blood to a local Lifeblood donation center during the week of Jan. 12-18 leading up to King Day on Jan. 19. Visitors who donate a pint of blood at a local Lifeblood center will receive a voucher good for free admission for up […]