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Memphis, TN, July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host a community symposium on the “60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer” on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 am to...

Memphis, TN, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for the 33rd Freedom Award, recognizing their exceptional...

Memphis, TN, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is deeply saddened by the passing of civil rights philosopher and strategist, Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. ...

Memphis, TN, June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is celebrating the Juneteenth holiday on June 19 as a Community Day with free museum admission and a focus on health...

Memphis, TN, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum brings civil rights legend David J. Dennis, Sr. and his son David J. Dennis, Jr. to discuss their book, The Movement...

Memphis, TN, April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is hosting the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival on Saturday, May 4, in partnership with civil rights and literacy...

Memphis, TN, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will present a commemoration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy on...

Memphis, TN, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host the fourth and final national convening entitled “The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy...

Memphis, TN, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host the fourth and final national convening entitled “The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy...

Memphis, TN, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 15, in honor of the national holiday, the National Civil Rights Museum will host a daylong celebration dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Martin...