OUTSTANDING!
OCTOBER 22
Black Tie Event
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland
Ava DuVernay
Ruby Bridges-Hall
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Theme:
Come too far to
turn back now
6:30PM
CANNON CENTER
MICHAEL ERIC DYSON
Award Ceremony Emcee
followed by
Gala Dinner
Cook Convention Ctr.
featuring entertainment by
CHRISETTE MICHELE
For ticket information call
901.521.1281
or visit
CIVILRIGHTSMUSEUM.ORG
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EMMETT TILL 60 YEARS LATER: The Untold Story
by Ryan Jones
Museum Educator
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The story of Emmett Till is no secret to the Civil Rights Movement... But do we really know what occurred in the one-month period in which Emmett Till came to Mississippi and the trial and aftermath of his killers. Why is it relevant today?
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#KATRINA10
by Terri Lee Freeman
Museum President
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Ten years later, we know it wasn't the natural disaster that was to blame for the tragedy in New Orleans but the man-made disaster that began with poorly constructed levees and ended with politicians pointing their fingers out the window instead of in the mirror... Let us never forget New Orleans.
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Brilliant Images of Museum Exhibits
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The power of this sacred place and the strength of the people in the American Civil Rights Movement are displayed within its 96 pages. It is a great gift or keepsake, and is available for $30 at the museum or at our online gift shop.
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GET AN EARLY START ON THE HOLIDAYS AT OUR ONLINE GIFT SHOP
The holidays are around the corner. Shop with purpose this season selecting from an array of apparel and gifts with a focus on fair trade, history and contemporary social issues.
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MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS
- Unlimited admission for one year
- 10% discount on museum shop purchases
- Member-exclusive exhibit preview invitations
- Free admission to special after-hours educational programs
- AND MORE!
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GROUP TOURS Take advantage of group discounts.
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FACILITY RENTAL
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| The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located at the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, is the only Museum of its kind in the country that gives a comprehensive overview of the American Civil Rights Movement from 1619 to the present. The Museum brings the movement to life, places the events in a historical perspective and provides a focus of national remembrance. Since the Museum opened in 1991, close to 5 million visitors from around the world have come, including more than 60,000 students annually. Recognized as a center for civil rights and social change, the Museum is steadfast in its mission to share the culture and lessons from the Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally. Through interactive exhibits, historic collections, storytelling, dynamic speakers and events, the Museum offers visitors a chance to walk through history and learn more about a tumultuous and inspiring period of change. We invite you to Join the Movement, take a stand and share your voice on issues that impact our society. An internationally acclaimed cultural institution, the Museum was recognized as USA Today's Top 10 Best American Iconic Attractions; Top 10 Best Historical Spots in the U.S. by TLC's Family Travel; Must See by the Age of 15 by Budget Travel and Kids; Top 10, American Treasures by USA Today; and Best Memphis Attraction by The Commercial Appeal. |
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PARDON OF INNOCENCE: THE WILMINGTON 10
Documentary Film Screening & Discussion
Thursday, September 3, 6-8pm, Ford Motor Co. Auditorium, Free to the Public, LIMITED Seating
The "Wilmington Ten" got their name following the February 1971 firebombing of Mike's Grocery in Wilmington, NC. Following the bombing, a sniper took shots at firemen who were trying to put out the blaze.
Ten young civil rights activists were convicted and sentenced to a total of 282 years in prison in 1972. They all served several years of incarceration before the case against them fell apart due to media investigative reports. In 1980, a federal appeals court determined that their constitutional rights had been violated, and that there was evidence that the "Wilmington Ten" were innocent of all charges.
 Their story is depicted in the documentary screening of "Pardon of Innocence: The Wilmington 10" at the Museum followed by a discussion with
Dr. Ben Chavis, President of National Newspaper Publishers Assoc. Chavis is one of the 10 wrongly accused and worked with Wilmington students who were protesting inequities in the integration of their schools.
Seating for the screening is limited to 150 people, so register today to hear a first-hand account of the U.S. first declared political prisoners.
Presented by the New Tri-State Defender.
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Volunteers Needed for Freedmen's Bureau Indexing Project
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Information Sessions:
Saturday, Sept. 12 & 19, 12-2pm, Guest Lounge
Training Session:
Saturday, Sept. 26, 12-2pm, Links Education Ctr.
FamilySearch International, the largest non-profit genealogy organization in the world, is capturing 4 million Freedmen's Bureau historical records and has launched of a nationwide volunteer indexing effort. FamilySearch is collaborating with the National Civil Rights Museum and other organizations to make these records available and accessible by taking the raw records, extracting the information and indexing them to make them easily searchable online.
Familysearch International is
sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), and LDS representatives will hold information sessions on how to volunteer for the Freedmen's Project at the Museum on Saturday, September 12 and September 19 at 12-2pm in the Guest Lounge (second floor near the Lorraine gift shop). On
Saturday, September 26, a
full workshop to train project volunteers how to index Freedmen's records will be held at 12-2pm in the Links Education Center. Participants will work on their own laptops at the workshop. Volunteers can work on the project for as long or as short as they like from their own homes to contribute to the success of the project.
Registration is required by Sept. 21 for the Sept. 26 training session. For more information or to register for the workshop, contact
Mrs. Willie Smith at
901-833-0512 or
[email protected].
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Thursday, September 17, 6-7:30pm, Hooks-Hyde Hall, Free for members; $10 for nonmembers
Listen to music that inspired action, shared coded messages, and raised spirits of people in the Movement featuring music from African Polyrhythms to James Brown Funk. Unique stories behind freedom songs are interpreted in the museum experience. The evening will feature a brief, guided museum tour that shows how music influenced episodes of the civil rights movement over time, a panel discussion and live music.
Guest panelists include
Dr. Earnestine Jenkins, Professor of Art History and the African Diaspora, University of Memphis,
Levon Williams, Curator, National Museum of African American Music, and
Dr. Eddie Yancey, History Professor at the University of Memphis
The event is open to the public, but registration required. Members can attend for free; Non-member fee is $10. For more information, contact
Jeanette O'Bryant at
901-521-9699 ext. 2237 or
[email protected].
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Keeper of the Dream Award: Student Nominations
DEADLINE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, NOON
The National Civil Rights Museum and
International Paper are pleased to present the
2015 Keeper of the Dream Award. The Keeper of the Dream Award is a public recognition of selected youth in
grades 6-12 who live in Shelby County who have demonstrated courage, compassion, leadership and community service. For more info,
download the nomination packet.
The student award winners will be honored on stage at the
Freedom Award Public Forum held
Thursday, October 22 at 10am at the Temple of Deliverance Church, 369 G.E. Patterson Avenue.
This award recognizes the heroism of many young people who will have the amazing responsibility of safeguarding our freedom while ensuring equal rights and opportunities for others. We encourage educators and members of the community to nominate a deserving youth to receive this prestigious honor by the
deadline on Thursday, September 17, at noon. For more information contact
Chandra R. Towler, International Paper,
901-419-4025 or
[email protected]
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Freedom Award Public Forum for Students
SCHOOL GROUP RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Event is October 22, 10AM, Temple of Deliverance
 The annual Freedom Award Public Forum event is the opening event for the National Civil Rights Museum's Freedom Award celebration. Sponsored by
International Paper, the Forum allows students an opportunity to hear from Freedom Award honorees who are leaders in the ongoing struggle for civil and human rights. School groups constitute a large part of the audience with attendance ranging from 3,500 to 4,000 youth and teachers each year.
Admission to the Forum is free, and bus transportation service for Shelby County school groups is available. Shelby County
School educators must make reservations for school groups to attend the Public Forum by October 2. One group per school will have free transportation for 45 student and 6 chaperones. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis.
Chaperone
meeting attendance is required and are scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, at 4:30-6:00pm OR Thursday, October 8, at 5:30-7:00pm.
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Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Gallery Walk Exhibit
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September 4 - October 4, 2015, Legacy Building, (Basement Gallery), Included with Admission
The
Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (TLE) Gallery Walk Exhibit captures data on the collective efforts of educators and positive impact on students in the Shelby County School (SCS) District since 2009.
As a result of TLE, the percentage of teachers who have achieved the highest levels of student growth (Level 4-5 TVAAS) has more than doubled from 19 percent when the work began in 2010 to 48 percent in 2014.
The TLE Exhibit also features the stories from SCS students and teachers from Cherokee Elementary School, Douglass K-8 School, Ridgeway Middle School, Overton High School and Whitehaven High School. The TLE exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Educator discount available below.
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TLE Gallery Walk Special
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SHELBY CO.
SCHOOLS
EDUCATOR
DISCOUNT
with SCS ID Badge
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Offer Valid September 4 - October 4, 2015 only for Shelby County School District Educators. Must show SCS educator ID.
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Perry African American Art
Exhibit Continues
Through November 20, State of Tennessee Gallery, included with admission
Former NBA pro-athlete and his wife, Elliot and Kim Perry's unique art collection
, A Heritage Preserved: African American Art from the Elliot and Kimberly Perry Collection is an exhibition of master artworks that captures traditions, achievements, and beliefs that are a part of the African American experience. It highlights the importance of collecting and exhibiting artworks to continue legacies.
SOUTH MAIN TROLLEY NIGHT
Friday, September 25, Art Exhibit only, 6-8pm
Trolley Night is a South Main Street tradition since 2000. Neighborhood galleries, restaurants and shops open their doors, provide light refreshments, and stage live performances in festival-style reverie. The Museum is participating in September by featuring "A Heritage Preserved" exhibit and providing live music for evening guests.
IMAGES ABOVE from the Collection of Elliot and Kimberly Perry:
Yellow and Black, Palmer Hayden, 1967, Oil on Canvas, 24x32";
Webbed Woman, Elizabeth Catlett, 1995, Bronze, 39x12x16";
Sunset Duet, Alma Thomas, 1976, Acrylic on Canvas, 48x36".
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