National Center for Civil and Human Rights Expands with New 'Broken Promises' Exhibit
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is expanding with a new "Broken Promises" exhibit opening in December, aiming to attract more visitors through immersive experiences and K-12 programs.
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Overview
- The National Center for Civil and Human Rights has maintained active K-12 education programs and various initiatives, preparing for its upcoming reopening and expansion.
- The Center is expanding its offerings to attract more repeat visitors, focusing on immersive experiences tailored for children during a critical period in US history.
- A new exhibit, "Broken Promises," will open in December, featuring historical markers and items related to the Reconstruction era and ongoing racial injustices.
- This expansion aims to deepen understanding of historical events and their contemporary relevance, providing educational content on civil and human rights.
- Funding for the expansion was secured from various donors, including Home Depot co-founder Arthur M. Blank and the Mellon Foundation, supporting the center's growth.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the National Center for Civil and Human Rights' expansion as a vital response to a "critical moment" in U.S. history, positioning it as a bulwark against "Trump administration efforts to control what Americans learn." They emphasize the museum's role in promoting racial justice and democracy, contrasting its dynamic approach with an implied opposing view that young people "can't handle the truth."
"The months-long renovation, which cost nearly $60 million, adds six new galleries as well as classrooms and interactive experiences, changing a relatively static museum into a dynamic place where people are encouraged to take action supporting civil and human rights, racial justice and the future of democracy."
CBS News"The monthslong renovation, which cost nearly $60 million, adds six new galleries as well as classrooms and interactive experiences, changing a relatively static museum into a dynamic place where people are encouraged to take action supporting civil and human rights, racial justice and the future of democracy."
ABC News"The monthslong renovation, which cost nearly $60 million, adds six new galleries as well as classrooms and interactive experiences, changing a relatively static museum into a dynamic place where people are encouraged to take action supporting civil and human rights, racial justice and the future of democracy."
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The 'Broken Promises' exhibit focuses on the Reconstruction era and ongoing racial injustices, aiming to deepen visitors' understanding of historical civil rights events and their contemporary relevance through historical markers and items related to that period.
The Center is expanding by 24,000 square feet to offer immersive experiences and enhanced event and classroom space, including state-of-the-art classrooms and an immersive gallery tailored for children, to encourage repeat visits and deepen educational impact.
Funding for the Center's expansion was secured from various donors, including Home Depot co-founder Arthur M. Blank and the Mellon Foundation, supporting the museum’s growth and development.
The Center maintains active K-12 education programs and various initiatives designed to engage students and visitors with civil and human rights topics, preparing for the expanded museum reopening with new classroom spaces and immersive experiences.
The Center opened in 2014 in downtown Atlanta to tell the story of the American civil rights movement and broader human rights issues, connecting historical lessons to contemporary global human rights struggles.
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