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Closer Look with Rose ScottNational Center for Civil and Human Rights expansion highlights Atlanta’s influenceThe National Center for Civil and Human Rights has been closed since January 2025 for a major renovation that is nearly complete. The museum, which first opened in 2014, documents the stories of the civil rights movement and global human rights struggles. Now, the Atlanta-based cultural hub will include new east and west wings that house a café, several additional galleries—including one designed for children—three classrooms, and an expanded event space. As crews worked to install the final additions, “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott and the team stopped by NCCHR for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the ne...
2025-10-1747 min
On LeadershipJill Savitt On LeadershipFrom policing to politics to protests, Jill Savitt has a unique ability to put current events in historical context. She is president and CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, an organization that aims to inspire and empower people to change the world. This year marks its 10th anniversary, and the launch of a $56 million expansion project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-2818 minOn LeadershipJill Savitt On LeadershipFrom policing to politics to protests, Jill Savitt has a unique ability to put current events in historical context. She is president and CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, an organization that aims to inspire and empower people to change the world. This year marks its 10th anniversary, and the launch of a $56 million expansion project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-2818 minOn LeadershipJill Savitt On LeadershipFrom policing to politics to protests, Jill Savitt has a unique ability to put current events in historical context. She is president and CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, an organization that aims to inspire and empower people to change the world. This year marks its 10th anniversary, and the launch of a $56 million expansion project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-2818 min
Social Impact LeaderTaking Action with Jill SavittIn this episode, we speak with Jill Savitt, President and CEO of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and a dedicated human rights activist. Jill delves into various forms of advocacy, exploring deeper layers of action and the search for real solutions. She discusses how to genuinely make a difference, measure and deliver justice, and effectively lead social activists. Additionally, Jill addresses the government's obligations to its people, the social contract, and the balance between mindset and mission in her impactful work at the Center. Listen in for a truly enlightening conversation. The Social Impact L...
2024-05-2255 min
Journeys to LeadershipJust Do It, Just Start- Jill Savitt's JourneyJill Savitt is the President & CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Beginning her career as a reporter for WAMU, the NPR affiliate in Washington, DC, she graduated summa cum laude from Yale University. She served as the Acting Director of the Simon-Skjodt [Scott] Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, before assuming the role as the President and CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, GA in March 2019. A human rights advocate specializing in genocide and atr...
2021-07-2830 min
Jewish TimeJewish Time: Jill Savitt Talks About Civil and Global Human RightsJill Savitt, CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights discusses the recent events and their impact on Civil and Human rights from her unique seat as a Jewish leader in her field. Listen as Jill discusses how we can use our effort to enact change.
2020-10-2517 min
Buried TruthsBuried Truths Live Part 2 | S2Sheriff David Davis of Macon-Bibb county, LaTasha Morrison of Be The Bridge and Jill Savitt of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights join Hank Klibanoff for a discussion about truth, policing, race relations and our individual roles. Then, we take questions from the audience. It's a straightforward, personal and pointed Q&A with the panelists, Hank Klibanoff, Howard Moore, Jr. and Newton Collier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-08-1240 min
Go AtlantaMeet the director of the National Center for Civil & Human RightsThe director of the National Center for Human and Civil Rights wants the museum to train human rights activists and advocates. In this episode, AJC reporter Bo Emerson shares his conversation with CEO Jill Savitt, who wants to transition the center from a museum of inspiring storytelling to an engaging cultural campus that protects democracy and democratic ideals. Also, learn more about the incident Savitt dealt with at nine years old that influenced her life and her leadership. Plus, Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including Cats at The Fox Theatre and...
2019-08-0123 min
The SpoonEp 165: Just The Right Amount Of Everything That's Horrible For YouThis is The Spoon, where we're approaching the chorus! Nikki Savitt joins us from the road this week -- literally! Bus Life, Theme Music, Tour Itinerary, Buffalo Wings, Righteous Indignation, Ben Carson Bigotry, Gay Prison Thing, Bus Life Revisited, Multi-talented Movement, Hedwig And The Angry Inch, The Chris Jackson Musical, Wake Up Sheeple, Cadbury Egg Controversy, Discovery Of Chocolate, Whack And Wrap, Fair Food, Lousy Smarch Weather, Export The Snow, For MS Or Against It?
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