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For the second year, the National Civil Rights Museum is proud to partner with civil rights activist Ruby Bridges to present the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival on Saturday, May 20, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. At six years old, Ruby Bridges was the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in Louisiana in 1960 […]

You are invited to celebrate the vibrant history of the Lorraine Motel for the benefit of the National Civil Rights Museum. Step back in time with an evening of food, music and fun reminiscent of the Lorraine Motel – which counted B.B. King, Nat King Cole, "Count" Basie, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the MG's, […]

The National Civil Rights Museum has opened the exhibit The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi, 1964-1968: The Photography of Jim Lucas with over 60 photos by the photojournalist. The exhibit chronicles Freedom Summer and the search for the three missing civil rights workers in 1964, a day on the Meredith March Against Fear in 1966, […]

Join us for a story and an activity for young activists (ages 2-5 years old) on Wednesdays in July. Summer is a perfect time to explore new interests, discover exciting places and engage our minds! We will introduce activism and encourage friendship. As we read stories and try out fun activities, we will realize our […]

Join us for a story and an activity for young activists (ages 2-5 years old) on Wednesdays in July. Summer is a perfect time to explore new interests, discover exciting places and engage our minds! We will introduce activism and encourage friendship. As we read stories and try out fun activities, we will realize our […]

****DEADLINE – JULY 25 at 5pm**** We encourage contestants to be creative and inspiring in expressing what the New Civil Rights Movement means to them. Video submissions can be as simple as reciting the poem using a camera phone. The VIDEO LINK MUST BE INCLUDED in the entry form or contestant may risk disqualification. VIMEO […]

Join us for a story and an activity for young activists (ages 2-5 years old) on Wednesdays in July. Summer is a perfect time to explore new interests, discover exciting places and engage our minds! We will introduce activism and encourage friendship. As we read stories and try out fun activities, we will realize our […]

With the Symposium the day before the Slam, the intent is to not only serve as a platform of expression, but also as a forum for creative solutions on important issues. Organizations working to bring about positive social change were invited to raise awareness and help artists bridge the gap between speaking "truth to power" […]

Drop the Mic Poetry Slam at Minglewood Hall

In honor of MLK50, the National Civil Rights Museum is creating a free outdoor concert series for the community to enjoy! From the sweet sounds of soul to chilled-out beats and local bands, the Museum is the place for family fun this fall. The program runs every Friday in September. Best of all, it is […]

In honor of MLK50, the National Civil Rights Museum is creating a free outdoor concert series for the community to enjoy! From the sweet sounds of soul to chilled-out beats and local bands, the Museum is the place for family fun this fall. The program runs every Friday in September. Best of all, it is […]

Join us for our monthly meeting! This month our meeting will be hosted by BRIDGES. In addition to our regular business, we will have a mini-teach-in on "Confederate Statues: Then and Now" with Beverly Robertson, a member of both the TN Historical Commission and MICAH's Executive Team and Dr. Aram Goudsouzian, Chair of the University […]