National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Believes in justice and dignity for everyone, everywhere. We exist to help people tap into their own power to advance freedom, equality, and inclusion. Through immersive exhibitions, dynamic events, and community-driven programs, the Center connects history to the present, helping individuals and institutions move from reflection to action.

Imagined by civil rights icons Evelyn Lowery and Ambassador Andrew Young, and brought to life by former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, the Center was founded to honor the legacy of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and connect it to global human rights struggles today. We opened our doors in 2014 on land donated by The Coca-Cola Company, steps away from the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola.

The Center is one of the few places in the world that explores the intersection of domestic civil rights history and global human rights. Through exhibitions, programs, and partnerships, we show how past movements continue to shape the present and how each of us can be part of what comes next.

Our staff brings deep expertise in human rights, education, cultural engagement, and public history. We are educators, artists, organizers, and advocates united by a belief in the dignity and potential of every person.

Program highlights from across exhibitions, education, and community engagement

Training data from our Truth & Transformation and DEI initiatives

Recognition of our generous supporters and institutional partners