The event entitled Remembering MLK: The Man. The Movement. The Moment. will be held in the Museum's courtyard at 5:00 pm Central. The commemoration includes tributes leading up to a moment of silence, marking the time of Dr. King's untimely death. The program features a keynote speaker whose address will echo Dr. King's dedication to […]
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Juneteenth Community Day
The National Civil Rights Museum is celebrating the Juneteenth holiday on June 19 as a Community Day with free museum admission. The museum welcomes all visitors to RSVP and learn more about the origins and importance of the holiday and the stories of hard-fought freedom since its origin. RSVP Here- https://tr.ee/ASFT0mkfOY
MICAH Training (in collaboration w/ the Bayard Rustin Institute) – Organizing 101 & Issues & Actions
MICAH is honored to partner with the National Civil Rights Museum for a special event officially introducing and opening the Bayard Rustin Institute – a powerful recognition of the importance of community organizing and building people power. THIS SUNDAY from 2-6 pm, join us for our next MICAH training as we celebrate the launch of […]
Storytellers: An Evening of Art & Joy
Join us at the National Civil Rights Museum for an evening of creativity inspired by Black Joy, in Spite of… Spend time exploring the exhibition before creating your own mixed-media collage inspired by the work of featured artist Ashley Mintz. Her piece, Storyteller, reflects on the influence of her great-grandmother, whose commitment to preserving family […]
Remembering the March Against Fear at 60
In June 1966, James Meredith, the first Black student at the University of Mississippi, set out on a walk from Memphis to Jackson to challenge the fear still facing Black Mississippians despite two landmark civil rights bills. Wounded by gunfire…
The Legacy Experience Reopening
Join us a full day of energy, music, and hands-on discovery designed to move every visitor. From interactive moments to live performances, the experience extends far beyond the new Legacy Experience inside the Museum, creating space to explore, reflect, and…
Book Talk: Martyrs of The Unspeakable: The Assassinations of JFK, Malcolm, Martin, and RFK
Join us for a conversation with author James W. Douglass and NCRM’s Ryan Jones on Douglass’s long-awaited sequel to the bestselling JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters. This book talk aims to spread awareness of…
Economic Justice: The Unfinished Civil Rights Movement
The event includes moderator Seth Cohen and panelists Sheena Allen, Brent Hooks, Kelly English, and Robert Higgins. Together, they bring lived experience, professional insight, and an unflinching commitment to equity to a conversation that demands all three.
Creating Safe Spaces to Teach Hard Histories Using Disability and LGBTQIA+ Struggles for Equity as Models
In today’s challenging climate, it’s important to think about what it means to have a classroom that is truly inclusive. It’s a term that is often used and yet rarely understood. This collaborative workshop led by the Bayard Rustin Center…
Book Talk with Tamika Mallory
Join us for an intimate conversation with Tamika D. Mallory, co-founder of the Women’s March and one of the most influential voices in modern social justice, as she discusses her raw new memoir I Lived to Tell the Story: A…
Justice In Balance: The Courts, Civil Rights, and Our Democracy
The courts have been a battleground for civil rights throughout American history—from landmark decisions that expanded equality to the judges who stood firm against injustice. But today, our judiciary faces unprecedented challenges. Join us for an essential conversation featuring retired…
Book Talk with John Lawson & Emily Yellin
This Memphis book launch is both a celebration and a homecoming. The program will feature co-author Emily Yellin and Rev. Lawson’s eldest son, John Lawson, in conversation about a life dedicated to justice, discipline, and transformative love. Featured Speakers: Emily…