SUMMER 2020
In this issue: NCRM Reopens - Smithsonian Exhbit - Freedom Keepers Established - Census 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Are we there yet? That’s how I feel as I write this letter. Frustration and anxiety at the lack of progress we seem to be making in our nation around all things racial. We are asking the same question today Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. posed in 1968, Where do we go from here? This time, we ask not only as it relates to continued social injustice, but to a pandemic with health, social and economic implications that of course carry a higher burden for Black and brown people.
THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM
REOPENS WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The National Civil Rights Museum reopened to the public July 1, 2020 with changes and guidelines for visitor and staff safety. The hours of operation, as well as the free period for Tennessee residents, have been adjusted with the Museum remaining closed on Tuesday and Sunday. However, the most impactful changes happen on the Museum exhibit floor. Initially, guided tours will be limited, but interpretation and education is no longer limited to inside of the Museum. Guides are also conducting talks outdoors on the courtyard weather permitting. Masks are required for entry, but guests who don’t have a mask upon arrival will be provided with one by the Museum. Hand sanitizer dispensers are placed through the building and hightouch areas. If you are interested in visiting the Museum, please purchase your tickets online at www.civilrightsmuseum.org to enjoy a timed visit. This will allow for proper social distancing while you enjoy the tour.
In the past months since our closing and now reopening, we’ve mourned the killings of our brothers and sister, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks and Breonna Taylor. And most recently, we’ve seen the police shoot a Black man in the back seven times and have yet to be told why. We’ve debated the removal of Confederate monuments, and the Museum has continued to demonstrate the Power of Place by being a meeting place for peaceful protests. We have also lost iconic architects of the Movement -- Rev. C.T. Vivian and Congressman John Lewis. It’s in these turbulent times when history unfortunately seems to repeat itself that we are reminded that there is so much more work to be done. Through your support and action, you, our friends and donors, have shown us that you, too, think our work is important. We are excited to reopen our doors, and we have taken the recommended safety precautions and measures to ensure your safe visit to the National Civil Rights Museum. As a result, some of our traditional processes have been altered, but we have also provided additional avenues for learning beyond the walls--talks in the courtyard, increased virtual opportunities and collaborations. Check out our website for upcoming programs and events. As we continue to adjust to the changes happening in our communities and lives, we are reminded of lessons learned from the Civil Rights Movement: understand the issues, ask the question “is this just,” and be persistent and tenacious in seeking justice, and by all means EXERCISE YOUR VOTE! #YourVoteYourVoice In Service,
Terri Freeman
President, National Civil Rights Museum
Congressman John Lewis’ contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and present-day fight for equality for all are insurmountable. From engaging in long and dangerous protests as a teen to serving as a U.S. Congressman, developing and advising legislation, he has shown us what it means to live a life of service, sacrifice and get into good trouble.
The National Civil Rights Museum Remembers
CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS
A portion of the proceeds from the “John Lewis: Good Trouble” documentary airing on Apple TV will be donated to the National Civil Rights Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which both celebrate and honor his lifelong contributions and dedication to fighting for rights for all.
SMITHSONIAN ‘NEGRO MOTORIST GREEN BOOK’ EXHIBIT MAKES NATIONAL DEBUT AT NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM
“The Negro Motorist Green Book” will officially open at the National Civil Rights Museum on October 3, 2020 as part of its three-year national tour. The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service exhibit is a collaboration with the award-winning author and documentarian, Candacy Taylor and will remain at the Museum through January 3, 2021. The exhibition is based on the “The Green Book,” an annual guide created in 1936 by Harlem postman Victor Green. The Green Book provided African Americans with places of business that welcomed them during travel, including lodging, restaurants, gas stations, etc., of which the Lorraine Motel was included.
NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM NAMES FREEDOM AWARD 2020 SPONSORS
‘FREEDOM KEEPERS’
To protect our sponsors, their guests, and NCRM staff and that of our venue, the 29th Annual Freedom Award has been canceled. Our event sponsors have stepped up to maintain their support of the Museum. The event is the Museum’s longest-running and largest fundraiser and includes a night of entertainment and learning while honoring global changemakers. The Development Committee created the Freedom Keepers’ campaign to fundraise in the absence of the gala by asking sponsors to renew their commitments in the same amount as they’d given in the last few years. Sponsors’ response was overwhelming! Thirty-seven companies donated a total of $740,000, which will make up for the loss of the Freedom Award and the Museum’s Spring fundraiser, Night at the Lorraine. Board member and Development Committee chair Connie Lewis Lensing said sponsors’ generosity speaks to not only their commitment, but to the impact of the National Civil Rights Museum. “The Museum does fabulous work and it’s not just a museum,“ Lewis Lensing said. “It truly is a center for equality and education that brings the community in. This (gift) will allow the work to go on.” Lewis Lensing says loss of funding would have led to the elimination of some programming and services, all of which are dear to the Museum and public. The Freedom Keepers’ generosity allows families and individuals to continue to experience American history as well as advance virtual engagement for those who cannot visit due to the pandemic. The Museum is grateful for its partners and donors.
“Bringing ‘The Negro Motorist Green Book’ to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is a natural fit. The historic motel is not only a business listed in ‘The Green Book,’ but also a memorial location that honors the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Myriam Springuel, director of SITES and Smithsonian Affiliations. “The exhibition celebrates Victor Green and his publication and highlights the success of many African American-owned businesses, like the Lorraine Motel, that made these journeys possible.” It will bring focus to a vibrant parallel world of African American businesses, the rise of the black leisure class in the United States and the important role “The Green Book” played in facilitating the second wave of the Great Migration in the 1940s.
UNPACKING RACISM FOR ACTION
COHORT MEMBER CREDITS SESSIONS FOR COMPANY ACTIVISM Unpacking Racism for Action, a series of dialogue sessions created and hosted by the Museum, brings people of various races and walks-of-life together to have courageous conversations about how racism is put into action in America. Fara Captain Claude recently participated in the 20192020 cohort and was personally impacted by the sessions. As a result, Fara, owner of real estate firm Captain & Co., posted a statement of support for Black Lives Matter and social equality on the company’s website. “The National Civil Rights Museum’s Unpacking Racism class gave me the opportunity to evaluate my own history, the series of events that have led me to assimilate as a Brown American and deny my authentic self and allowed me to blossom into the authentic version of myself,” Captain Claude says. “This class allowed me to reach a place of understanding the complex raw beauty of the human race and the sense of urgency that our city and nation needs. I am more equipped to have the uncomfortable conversations today than I was before I started the class. I am more aware today and more dedicated towards ending racism in Memphis than I ever have been.” The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to help inspire change by facilitating meaningful engagement and learning. Read Captain & Company’s heartfelt message HERE. The 2020-21 cohort starts in November.
KEEPERS OF 306
SEEKS MEMBERS 40 AND UNDER As the generation of the Civil Rights Movement is aging, a younger generation is stepping up and proactively working to take the helm. The Keepers of 306 was formed in 2016 to preserve the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and address the need for the millennial voice and activity in Museum programming and social action. Since the inception, Keepers of 306 has grown from the five founding members – Trevia Chatman, Kieya Griffith, Patrick Parks, Jamila Wicks, and Shamikia Adkins – to a leadership council with members nationwide. After years of initial planning, the group has hosted events and conversations to reengage young professionals. Most recently, Keepers of 306 sponsored “Where Do We Go From Here?...to the Polls” virtual townhall featuring national activists and thought leaders. Even though some present-day methods may differ, the premise of activism looks the same 60 years after the original Civil Rights Movement. “It’s the same because as far as we’ve come, we have not overcome,” said Trevia Chatman, Keepers of 306 founding member says. “The need to protest, the need to vote, the need to advocate, those are things that our forefathers did. It just looks different because it’s 2020 instead of 1960.” There is a call for more millennials to participate. Those interested in supporting The Museum are encouraged to learn more or apply for membership online HERE. or attend the upcoming virtual event, Where Do We Go From Here?: A Forum on Economic Justice, September 29.
CENSUS 2020 STILL IN PROGRESS Census 2020 is on an extended schedule, so there’s still time to do your part. Complete your packet online, by phone [Phone Response Guide] or mail [Phone Response Guide]. The completion time is just 10 minutes. Field workers are interviewing in homes through September 30. Go to Census2020.gov.
SPECIAL TRIBUTES February 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
In Support of AAF Memphis - Mickey Woodham To Honor the Work of Adrianne Sublett - Cassie Fox In Memory of and In Honor of Ahmaud Arbery Shannah Cummings Rebecca Daniels Matt Hunter Jeffrey Posson In Memory of and In Honor of Ahmaud Arbery & George Floyd Ivy Hammond Kirsten Menn In Memory of and In Honor of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and others of the A i. George Floyd - Rachel Rundquist In Memory of and In Honor of Awilda Berrios - Patrick Sampson In Memory of and In Honor of Bayard Rustin - Andrew Dolan In Memory of and In Honor of Black Lives Matter - Matthew Graziano In Support of Black Lives Matters Tom Renick Susan Rietti In Support of Black Lives - Lilia Williams In Memory of and In Honor of Breonna Taylor Mary McCulla Suzanna Hermans Kylee Ehmann Shawn O’Connor In Support of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, & Ahmaud Arbery - Dimas Avila Birthday Celebration of Caitlyn G. Cardin - Patrick Sampson In Memory of Carole E. Davis - Ronald Padgett Birthday Celebration of Chelsea Elliott - Aaron Tucker Jr To Honor the Work of Christina Djossa - Natasha Frost In Memory of Courtney Cannon - Courtney Cannon To Honor the Work of Crystal Bowersox - Harry Lehman In Memory of and In Honor of Damien L. Spears - Dorian L. Spears In Special Recognition of David DiLillo - Jennifer Perry In Support of Denny Hamlin & the #11 Team - Daniel Curran To Honor the Work of DeVante Hill - Exisor LLC In Honor of Dika Lam - Emily Friedman In Memory of and In Honor of Dorothea B. Armstrong - Clifford Armstrong In Memory of Dorothy Citizen - Tracy Abrom In Honor of Ed King - Michelle King In Memory of and In Honor of Emmett Till - Tracy Elliott In Support of Ending racism. Promoting learning and understanding - Christine Cordts In Memory of and In Honor of Esther Johnson - Evelyn C. McKinney To Honor the Work of Eva Lindsey - Allison Thrash In Special Recognition of Facebook Friend - Scott Selliers In Memory of and In Honor of Fred L. Davis Catherine Campbell Carole Whitehead In Memory of and In Honor of Freddie and Ronnie Currie - Deborah A. Currie In Memory of George Floyd Antonetta Cincotta Dave England Heather Lee Molly McCormick Victor Petillo In Memory of and In Honor of George Floyd Brian Carpenter Chris Cavallo David Coles Connor Dunning Lora Flewelling Margo Grisanti Harvest Creative David Hudgins Shannon Johnson Josrph Martucci Nicole McEachern Marina Mincheva Marie Nguyen Allison Palmer Grace Reeves Mike Shelton Christopher Solano Emma Thorpe David White Kyle Zillioux
MESSAGES OF HOPE In the beginning stages of the pandemic, in addition to uncovering the disproportionate effects on Blacks in healthcare and economics, several were unjustly killed by excessive police force. As our country engaged in protests, the National Civil Rights Museum received an overwhelming amount of support through donations and messages encouraging us and other institutions to continue to do the work of educating and advocating for justice and equality. See the tributes listed in memory of those we’ve lost. Equality requires justice. Inequality is unjust. Christopher Solano My wife, 8-year-old and I visited last summer. And we’ll never forget it. What a lasting impression. We are in this together. Dave England I’m from the UK and I have visited your museum twice. The things I learned about there have stayed with me and will continue to do so. The events of this week have made me angry and sad and I hope this small donation can help you continue to educate. David Coles Please consider this a donation toward a display telling George Floyd’s story. We want to do something positive to impact change. David White I can’t join the protests due to life circumstances, but I sure as hell can donate with my wallet. Matthew Smonskey
In Support of George Floyd - Nikolai Hewitt In Memory of and In Honor of Isiah Smith - Justice Family In Memory of and In Honor of Jack and C. Madlock - William Madlock In Memory of and In Honor of James L. Davis - Gregory Patterson In Memory of John Henry & Mildred Galloway - Pamela R. Galloway In Memory of John Siceloff - Jill Rackmill In Memory of and In Honor of Juanita Coleman and M. Wright - Roniece Gilkey In Honor of Judy and Nick Ringel’s 60th Wedding Anniversary, a grandchildren - Elizabeth Saslawsky In Honor of Justice H. Kirby - Kathryn V. Ramsey In Memory of Justin L. Clark - James Clark In Honor of Leatrice Burgess-Lester - Candace Lester In Memory of and In Honor of Maria Saavedra - Elliott McAnany In Memory of and In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and R. Parks - Charles P. Fischbach In Memory of and In Honor of Maxine A. Smith - Ruby Bright In Honor of Melissa Singleman - Ingrid Cornax Birthday Celebration of Molly J. Wexler - Jan Jalenak In Memory of Nathan Goto & Mrs. J. Goto - Ken & Bev T. Sakauye In Honor of Red B. Rob - Jeff Seidler In Memory of Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles - Aurelia Kyles In Memory of Richmond & Lucille Littlejohn - Carrie L. Harris In Memory of and In Honor of Stella Traina - Linda Hall In Honor of Terri L. Freeman - Jeremy Park In Honor of Tesfa Wondemagegnehu and M. Bendett - Jenzi Silverman To Honor the Work of The Work of @JessDJefferson - Nistasha Perez In Memory of and In Honor of those who are victims of racial violence - Sara Leonard In Honor of Verdia M. Provette - Verdia Mobley-Provette In Memory of and In Honor of Veronica Orbaker - Yvonne Hall Birthday Celebration of Vince Bingham - Alyssa Allison
FREEDOM KEEPERS
Every time I see you make a racist statement on Facebook, I’m donating $8.46 to NCRM to help them educate as many people as possible about the power of equality. Scott Selliers We visited in the Fall of 2019. Found it to be a very sobering and educational experience. In light of current struggles in our nation we want to support you. Susan Scherrer This gift is a tribute to hope itself. I visited your museum once in 2016 and was deeply moved. Wonderful work! With prayers this institution exists forevermore. The Curated Feast LLC I visited years ago and continue to be moved by what I saw and learned that day. Valerie Bogie Black Lives Matter Haley Pryor I grew up overseas. My experience with racism was very different there. Visited last May & learned a lot from your exhibits. I came out with a better appreciation for the Civil Rights movement in the US and I hope that others will benefit from it too. Margaret Liu Thank you for never sugar coating the social injustice of our world. Happy Father’s Day! Michelle King
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Thank You to Our Donors! These gifts were received from February 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020 901 games and friends A-1 Electrical Contractors Jennifer Abbott Tracy Abrom McKinley Advisors Brason Alexander Captain Kenneth Alexander Alyssa Allison AmazonSmile Foundation Donation Disbursement Amica Companies Foundation Cathey Anderson* Susan Anderson Deborah Andrews* Joseph Angerone Anonymous+ Darryl Arbor Clifford Armstrong AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Winston Kelly Audax Transportation Adam Aumick AutoZone Dimas Avila Mallory Baker Michael Balfour Bank of American Charitable Fund Baptist Memorial Health Care Vincent T. Barbour Evan Barnes Matthew L. Barron Samuel Beasley Charles Belenky Benevity Community Impact Fund Christina Brown Vincent Benig Kristin Bennett Beta Epsilon Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha John Beven Elsa Bjelkedal Jonathan Bodenheimer Wanda Boga Valerie Bogie Abigail Borchert* Andrea Bosowski Marie Z. Branch Ruby Bright Charles Brim David Broad Sandra W. Brooks Brother International Communications Loren Waldron Jacqueline T. Brown Nicole P. Brown Robin Brown Sylvia Brown Leslie Brunker Kurt Buchmeier Buff City Soap Elizabeth Buhl Trisha Bunce Ned Burks Toleda Burton Catherine Campbell Courtney Cannon Alexandra Carpenter Brian Carpenter+
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