Our Point of View

The Civil Rights Movement of the American South in one example, with special local relevance to Atlanta, of how a collection of people struggled to achieve recognition of their human rights. 

Making gains collaboratively and nonviolently, that movement resonates on every continent, among every group currently striving for freedom. 

Using the power of narratives and storytelling, the Center will explore human rights including issues of religion, women’s rights, sexual orientation, cultural expression and racial and ethnic conflict in communities in the United States and across the world. 

The Center will be the place that presents contemporary issues in their social and historical context and provides everyday citizens with the information they need to act on behalf of others.

"Our City has a rich and storied tradition of moral and humanitarian leadership. Visitors to the Center will learn the history and see the sights of the Civil Rights Movement in its spiritual birthplace. This will make for an especially moving and rewarding experience. "
Mayor Kasim Reed, Atlanta