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National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award Ceremony

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HONORING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN CIVIL RIGHTS Since 1991, the Freedom Award has honored distinguished individuals who have made great global and national impact. These men and women are lauded for their work in the struggle for civil and human rights. The Freedom Award will be presented at the Orpheum Theatre, preceded by the Red Carpet and …

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National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award Pre-Show Gala

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HONORING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN CIVIL RIGHTS Since 1991, the Freedom Award has honored distinguished individuals who have made great global and national impact. These men and women are lauded for their work in the struggle for civil and human rights. The Freedom Award will be presented at the Orpheum Theatre, preceded by the Red Carpet and …

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Preserving History

The Making of the National Civil Rights MuseumBy Lesley Harris Colvett Photos by McKendree WalkerOn April 4, 2018, the world will turn to Memphis and the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel where Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. was tragically murdered 50 years ago. They will come to pay their respects at the museum that Memphis …