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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Major Expansion | |
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a transformative expansion project. The Center will add two new wings, approximately 20,000 square feet, including the Arthur M. Blank Inspiration Hall, which features three new galleries, a store and a cafe.
The Broken Promises gallery will explore the Reconstruction Era, the period after the Civil War when the United States failed to create the true equality promised to formerly enslaved people. The Agents of Change gallery will be an interactive space designed for children ages 7 to 11, where they can discover how to make a difference in the world through the choices they make every day.
| The Change Agent headquarters is where kids make their Change Agent badges and access other activities - like the Silent Disco, Craft Space, Buddy Benches, Hall of Heroes and Fairness Game Room. | |
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“Over our first 10 years, the Center has become a beloved institution in our city, a powerful symbol of Atlanta’s pivotal role as the birthplace and brain trust of the Civil Rights Movement,” said Jill Savitt, CEO of the Center. “As we move into our next chapter, we are undertaking an exciting expansion that fulfills the original vision of our founders by making us a hub of learning, arts and conversation.” The Center is temporarily closed for construction and will reopen in the fall of 2025.
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The new, reimagined gallery for the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection. | |
Honoring Atlanta's Civil Rights Legacy and Revitalizing the Historic Westside | |
Westside Future Fund (WFF), a nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing Atlanta’s Westside neighborhoods, is using a grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to transform the historic 220 Sunset Ave. property into affordable housing for Spelman College faculty and staff. By restoring the property and helping Spelman community members establish permanent roots in the area, WFF is honoring the legacy of the building, which was once the home of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change and the childhood home of Maynard Jackson.
“The preservation of this property demonstrates our commitment to protecting the authentic character and cultural heritage of Atlanta’s Westside neighborhoods while creating new opportunities that serve the community,” said John Ahmann, president and CEO of WFF. “Preserving 220 Sunset Ave. is about honoring its role as a sanctuary for leadership, activism and progress across multiple dimensions of Atlanta’s history.”
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JCPenney's Hope & Wonder Collection Benefits Black Girls Smile | |
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In honor of Black History Month, JCPenney created the Hope & Wonder Collection—clothing designed by a group of BIPOC associates that celebrates Black culture and history.
A portion of the proceeds from the collection will be donated to Black Girls Smile Inc., our grantee partner dedicated to empowering young Black women and girls and supporting their mental health. Founded in 2012 by Lauren Carson, Black Girls Smile encourages conversations about mental wellness and creates pathways for healing and hope.
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Building Talent Pipelines Together: The ATL Talent Collaborative | |
The Metro Atlanta Chamber's ATL Talent Collaborative brings together chief human resources officers and talent acquisition executives from more than two dozen organizations to build new and expanded talent pipelines for critical positions across Georgia. By bringing together companies from diverse industries and partnering with community organizations, the Chamber is tackling persistent workforce gaps while seeking to increase economic mobility for young people.
The Collaborative addresses roles at every level, from entry-level frontline workers to senior IT specialists, focusing on creating clear pathways for underrepresented and underserved young people to access opportunities with major global companies. “By addressing these issues in collaboration, we’re creating a sustainable approach that will have a positive impact for generations to come,” said Tim Cairl, senior director of talent development at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “We’re really excited about what the future holds for this work.”
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Powering the Future: How Regional Electricity Markets Support Reliable, Clean Energy in the West | |
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Imagine a West powered by clean, affordable and reliable energy. That’s the vision of Western Resource Advocates (WRA), a vital force for over 30 years in protecting the Interior West’s natural resources.
From Arizona to Montana, WRA champions climate solutions and clean energy initiatives. A recent $3 million grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is fueling WRA’s work to support the creation of new regional electricity markets – a game-changer for reliable, affordable and clean power.
This exciting work helps to ensure that as electricity demand grows, the West can meet the moment with innovative, sustainable solutions.
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