Center for Civil and Human Rights (Atlanta)- Exec Director's Blog

Freedom's SISTERS

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:24:20 GMT

Don't miss a unique, interactive exhibit at The Carter Library celebrating African-American women's leadership.

Films That Matter-The Secret Life of Bees

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:35:32 GMT

Reflections on why The Secret Life of Bees was chosen to be the finale of Films That Matter.

Films That Matter-Hotel Rwanda

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:53:30 GMT

Reflection on why Hotel Rwanda was chosen for the July film series, Film That Matter.

Films That Matter-Milk

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:13:58 GMT

Reflections on why Milk was chosen as one of four films to feature in the National Center for Civil and Human Rights' first film festival called Films That Matter.

Films That Matter-Invictus

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:38:09 GMT

Reflections on why Invictus was chosen for the Center's July film festival.

Watch SERGIO on Thursday at 8pm on HBO

Tue, 04 May 2010 19:34:01 GMT

SERGIO, a new documentary from HBO about a fallen human rights advocate premiers Thursday, May 6 at 8pm.

The Last Survivor Film in Honor of Genocide Prevention Month

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:53:48 GMT

April is Genocide Prevention Month. The Center is partnering with the Georgia Coalition to Prevent Genocide and the Atlanta Film Festival to present a film I encourage you to go see called The Last Survivor. This documentary follows four survivors from the Holocaust and three nations in Africa as they struggle to make sense of what happened and teach others about guarding against genocide. It’s showing at Midtown Art Cinema on Sunday, April 18 at 2:20 pm and Monday, April 19 at 4:45. Tickets are available at the door or at this website: http://atlantafilmfestival10.sched.org/.

As we work to present meaningful programs and build the Center, we come in contact with survivors and activists from every part of the world. One thing they all have in common is a sense of urgency to stir within others alert, passionate activism. Understanding that genocide happens every day and is possible anywhere is part of it, but more importantly, survivors want us to understand the conditions that give rise to mass atrocities so that we can protect one another from future harm. This film can be a step in our journey to do just that.

This film has great lessons to share about prevention and advocacy on behalf of victims and survivors. Join us in support of this film and these partner organizations doing important work in civil and human rights.

Telling Stories before it's Too Late

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:05:52 GMT

South Carolina policy maker's death reminds us of a vital role of the Center.