Memphis, TN, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The National Civil Rights Museum announced that it will present its Freedom Award in a new format on Thursday, October 14th. This is the first time the event has had a live on-site audience experience and a global virtual audience via livestream. This year is celebrated twice with the 30th anniversary for both the museum and the Freedom Award.
The announcement of the winners, special honors and entertainment are in preparation.
“This is a pivotal year for the Freedom Awards,” said Faith Morris, the museum’s chief marketing & external affairs officer and managing director / producer of the Freedom Award. “This year we are looking at unforgettable moments and experiencing the experiences of some of the most phenomenal changemakers in the world, whom we have recognized for their work in the fight for freedom and justice. With this 30th Freedom Award we are expanding our reach so that its effect extends beyond the walls of a single room.
“We’ll be telling you more about our guests of honor and the entertainment soon,” said Morris. “Believe me, it will be worth the wait.”
The Student Forum, designed for students and educators, will be virtual this year to connect with students in the Middle South and across the country. The Student Forum will again honor the Keeper of the Dream Award, greeting students from the area who have shown community service, compassion, leadership and courage.
About the National Civil Rights Museum
The NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM, located in the historic Lorraine Motel where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated provides a comprehensive overview of the American civil rights movement from slavery to the present day. Since the museum opened in 1991, millions of visitors have come from all over the world, including more than 90,000 student visits annually. The museum consistently pursues its mission to record the American civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights. It trains and acts as a catalyst to inspire action to bring about positive social change.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate and internationally recognized cultural institution, the museum is recognized by the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS), the highest national award for museums and libraries, as a recipient of the National Medal Award 2019. It’s a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Top 5% US Museum, USA Today Top 10 America’s Best Iconic Attractions; Top 10 Best Historic Places in the US from TLC’s Family Travel; Must be seen by Budget Travel and Kids by age 15; USA Today’s Top 10 American Treasures; and Best Memphis Attraction from The Commercial Appeal and the Memphis Business Journal.
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