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Memphis, TN, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum brings the star-studded Freedom Award Red Carpet experience to the nation via live stream. The Red Carpet, which...

Memphis, TN, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum’s Student Forum, a celebration for and by young trailblazers, is opening its virtual doors worldwide. The program...

Memphis, TN, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six-time Grammy Award-winning gospel and R&B artist BEBE WINANS headlines the National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award on October 20 as the...

Memphis, TN, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to highlight the contributions of notable Black men with Men of Change: Taking it to the Streets. The...

Memphis, TN, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Civil Rights Museum announced the 2022 Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the Museum’s signature event that pays tribute to...

Memphis, TN, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to partner with civil rights and literacy advocate Ruby Bridges for the third year to host the Ruby Bridges...

Memphis, TN, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An exhibition highlighting one of the most transformative education projects for Black students during the 20th century will unveil at the National...

Memphis, TN, July 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum mourns the passing of 2011 Freedom Award honoree and sports pioneer, William Felton Russell. Following baseball legend...

Memphis, TN, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum has launched its Small but Mighty Storytime series for children and families. With a mission to inspire young people...

Memphis, TN, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is uniquely celebrating a Juneteenth extended holiday weekend with Focused On Freedom! a series of virtual and special...