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Memphis, TN, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 20, in honor of the national holiday, the National Civil Rights Museum will host a daylong celebration dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Martin...

Memphis, TN, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is proud to announce the acquisition of the extraordinary archive of Bayard Rustin, a pivotal...

Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum joins the world in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter. A giant among leaders and a true example of...

Memphis, TN, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, January 20, the National Civil Rights Museum will commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a daylong celebration inspired by the theme...

Memphis, TN, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum proudly reveals the exceptional recipients of the 2024 Keeper of the Dream Award. The deserving winners are Adaria...

Memphis, TN, Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will present a special tribute posthumously to four influential figures in civil, human, and labor rights during its...

Memphis, Tennessee, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Award Student Forum is a celebration for and by young trailblazers. Presented by FedEx, this year’s...

Memphis, TN, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum’s Freedom Award Student Forum is a celebration for and by young trailblazers. This year’s hybrid program kicks off...

Memphis, TN, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) is proud to present "Tackling Prostate Cancer Disparities in Black Men" as part of its Catalyst for Change...

Memphis, TN, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the National Civil Rights Museum announced Jordan Brand (NIKE, Inc.) will be the Freedom Award presenting sponsor in 2024. Jordan Brand is key...