Education

This museum education program will enhance the Impacts of a Divided America: The Faces Behind the Civil Rights Movement exhibition by providing space for further conversations surrounding the history of anti-blackness in America, and analyzing the lasting impacts of the civil rights movement, emphasizing their relevance to the Black Lives Matter movement. In order to connect the themes discussed in this exhibitionto modern anti-racism movements, the High Museum of Art will organize monthly forum discussions for visitors to speak about their thoughts on the exhibition, their views on the civil rights movement prior to viewing the exhibition, and their experiences with recent Black Lives Matter protests. These discussions encourage productive ways for visitors to learn from each other and be exposed to different perspectives. Forums will be general admission, held after the museum closes, and available to all age groups. Hosts/moderators will rotate, but will likely always consist of a few (from one to five) High Museum staff members. The goals of these meetings include engaging the public as much as possible, pushing museum-goers to think critically about the existing connections between historical movements and modern ones, building a setting that is respectful and aware of varying beliefs and experiences, and encouraging participants to learn from one another. Each ninety-minute forum will be opened with a few prompts and guiding questions, before guests are invited to begin the conversation. These forums will create a platform for visitors to study, learn, share, and gain a better understanding of the significance of a contemporary exhibition studying the civil rights movement.