National Center for Civil and Human Rights (Atlanta, Georgia)

African American Civil Rights Network

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a museum and human rights organization dedicated to the achievements of the African American Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the broader worldwide human rights movement.

The Center’s exhibitions feature the papers and artifacts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; the history of the civil rights movement in the United States; and stories from the struggle for human rights around the world. It hosts performances, book talks, lectures, and educational programs. The Center provides human rights training for law enforcement officials as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) experiences for workplaces. In addition, its Advocacy Academy trains students, advocates, and nonprofit leaders in how to engage in civic life effectively.

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights became part of the African American Civil Rights Network in 2022.

The African American Civil Rights Network recognizes the African American Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the sacrifices made by those who fought against discrimination and segregation. Created by the African American Civil Rights Act of 2017, and coordinated by the National Park Service, the Network tells the stories of the people, places, and events of the U.S. African American Civil Rights Movement through a collection of public and private resources to include properties, facilities, and programs.