The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (The Center) will mark Black History Month with concerts, a conversation with a civil rights lion, a new season of a Peabody Award winning podcast and family activities each weekend in February. Presenting sponsor PNC Foundation has extended its partnership with The Center for three years to support inspiring programs which explore the profound achievements of civil rights organizers who withstood systemic oppression and fought for equal citizenship for generations of Black Americans.
“PNC is committed to driving real change in areas in which we can make the greatest impact, and we believe The Center’s programming for Black History Month will have a significant and positive impact on the residents of Atlanta and Georgia,” said Eddie Meyers, PNC regional president for Georgia. “PNC is proud to pay tribute to the incredible feats Black people achieved throughout history and to recognize Black Americans who are beacons of light, alongside The Center, through this impactful and moving programming.”
For the first time since the pandemic began in 2020, The Center’s Black History Month events are in-person, following two years of virtual programs. Music will anchor the current series with performances from notable Atlanta musicians discussing how jazz and gospel music were integral to the civil rights movement.
“We are excited to welcome visitors to celebrate and reflect on this history of bravery and resistance,” said Jill Savitt, The Center’s president and CEO. “Black History Month is an ideal time to look back at the lives and examples of iconic and unsung activists for strength and insight as we confront persistent modern oppression. We are grateful to PNC Foundation for providing support and resources to enrich our programs over the next three years, to inspire folks to engage in thoughtful and difficult conversations about race, equity, and justice.”
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