SPRING 2020
In this issue:
Covid-19 update • April 4 Commemoration • Unpacking Racism for action • census 2020
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
COVID-19 UPDATE With the news of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic escalating, the National Civil Rights Museum temporarily closed on March 17, until further notice. We recognize that this situation is extremely fluid and felt it necessary to halt operations to ensure the safety of our employees and guests. We will provide frequent updates on any changes in our operations status via our website. Thank you for understanding as we work together to ensure a safe environment for everyone associated with the Museum. Listen to National Civil Rights Museum President Terri Freeman’s message about the recent changes.
Dear Friends, This new decade has brought unparalleled challenges. Soon after more than 10,000 people celebrated MLK Day with us on January 20, the first signs of the Coronavirus started appearing in our country. Little did we know that we would be in the midst of a pandemic the likes of which we have not seen in our lifetimes. We reach out to you at this uncertain time hoping that you and your families are safe and well – maintaining social distancing if you must be out. And, to those of you who are ill, you are in our prayers. Following the CDC safety precautions, we decided it best to cancel or postpone planned educational programming and public events through the end of May. This includes the coming 52nd anniversary of Dr. King’s death on April 4. Our staff quickly mobilized to develop a series of online programming using our rich collection of videos and more. Please join us virtually as we all pay tribute to Dr. King and his legacy. Although our doors are temporarily closed, our work continues. As a non-profit institution, we depend on admissions and gift shop sales. We ask that you please consider a gift at this critical time - www.civilrightsmuseum.org/ give. Let’s continue to be there for one another.
National Civil Rights Museum President Freeman on COVID-19
We are in this together. In Service,
Click to view on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMJbPvrqoEc&feature=youtu.be
Terri Freeman
President, National Civil Rights Museum
We are in this
Together!
Calendar of Events ● April 4 ● May 16 ● October 8 ● June 12, 2021
Remembering MLK: The Man. The Movement. The Moment. | Virtual, 5:00pm CST Ruby Bridges Reading Festival | Postponed until Fall 2020 29th Annual Freedom Award Night at the Lorraine