With the support of then-Mayor Shirley Franklin, the Center for Civil and Human Rights was established in 2007 and fundraising began for a museum that would break ground in 2010 and open in 2012.
The Center for Civil and Human Rights was established in 2007. This was with the support of then-Mayor Shirley Franklin. Fundraising began for a museum. This was with the support of then-Mayor Shirley Franklin. This museum would break ground in 2010. This museum would open in 2012.