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Memphis, TN, Sept. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 25, the museum will host a special 30th Community Free Day as way to recommit and again thank the community. Thanks to FedEx, the Free...

Memphis, TN, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Civil Rights Museum announced the 30th Anniversary Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the Museum’s signature event that pays...

Memphis, TN, Aug. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum and Memphis-based International Paper are accepting applications for this year’s Keeper of the Dream Award, honoring...

Memphis, TN, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years ago, the National Civil Rights Museum became the first museum of its kind to chronicle the American civil rights history in America when...

Memphis, TN, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum mourns the passing of civil rights icon Bob Moses, a visionary leader, innovative educator and champion for voting...

Memphis, TN, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum announced it will present its Freedom Award on Thursday, October 14, and with a new format. This is the first time the...

Memphis, TN, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a five-month national search, the National Civil Rights Museum has named Dr. Russell Wigginton as the museum’s next president.  Wigginton will...

Memphis, TN, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 18 at 11:00AM CDT, the National Civil Rights Museum will virtually join nine leading Black museums and historical institutions from coast to...

Memphis, TN, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, April 10, the National Civil Rights Museum opens the fine art photography exhibition, Outside the Lorraine: A Photographic Journey to a...

Memphis, TN, March 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will present a virtual commemoration in honor of Dr. King’s life and legacy on April 4, the...