The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is expanding its exploration of the country’s racial dynamics despite a surge ...

*The National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta is set to unveil a transformative expansion on November 8, following a $60 million renovation. This privately funded institution, free from ...

ATLANTA - The Madame C.J. Walker Museum & WERDStudio in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Historic District has been officially added to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, a network of landmarks that played key roles ...

3. Atlanta History Center - Buckhead Learn about Atlanta's rich culture, people, and history at Atlanta History Center, home ...

Thirteen Medal of Honor recipients traced the route of the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase. The Great Locomotive Chase led to the awarding of the very first Medals of Honor in 1863. The group ...

When the National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) opened in 2014, it was a groundbreaking look into how Atlanta—and the South as a whole—shaped the civil rights movement in America. With ...

Q: What’s the story behind The General locomotive in Kennesaw? A: The General is best known for its role in the Great Locomotive Chase of the Civil War, also known as Andrews' Raid. The steam ...

In 1960, a presidential election year, the race was between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, and civil rights leaders were dismayed by how little attention the candidates were giving to the unrest ...

In the 1960 presidential election, little focus was given to unrest in the South. So Atlanta activist Lonnie C. King came up with a plan, turning to his childhood friend MLK Jr. for support. It is ...