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10/07/2026

Happy Birthday!! Today, we honor the remarkable Dr. Opal Lee, affectionately known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” At the age of 89, Dr. Lee began walking from Fort Worth, Texas, toward Washington, D.C., bringing national attention to the importance of recognizing Juneteenth—the day commemorating freedom for enslaved African Americans in Texas.

Her years of determination, advocacy, and education helped build momentum that led to Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday in 2021.

Dr. Lee reminds us that one person, committed to a purpose, can help move an entire nation.

At The APEX Museum, we are honored to celebrate her legacy and the generations of people who fought to make freedom more than a promise. We preserve these stories so that our young people understand that history is not simply something we remember—it is something we carry forward.

Thank you, Dr. Opal Lee, for walking for freedom and inspiring generations to keep moving forward.

10/06/2026

Fannie Lou Hamer was a courageous civil rights leader who dedicated her life to voting rights, equality, and justice for Black Americans. Born in Mississippi in 1917 to a family of sharecroppers, she became a powerful voice in the Civil Rights Movement, helping Black citizens register to vote and challenging racial discrimination. Her story connects closely with the mission of Atlanta’s APEX Museum, which highlights African American history and the struggle for freedom, dignity, and political power. Hamer’s famous words, “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired,” capture the determination of countless people whose experiences and contributions are preserved and celebrated through institutions like the APEX Museum.

10/03/2026

We are proud to share that the APEX Museum’s exhibition, “Before, During and Beyond 1906,” was featured today on CBS News Atlanta. (cbsnews.com)

APEX Museum’s Intern Historian Kyler Winston-Kendricks guided CBS through the exhibition, highlighting the voices of survivors, the impact of misinformation, and the resilience of Atlanta’s Black community during and after the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre. The exhibition features audio recordings of massacre survivors, including June Dobbs Butts, daughter of John Wesley Dobbs speaking from her father’s perspective.

As we commemorate 120 years, APEX remains committed to preserving these stories and ensuring that future generations understand this important chapter of Atlanta history. The exhibition remains on view through October 2026.

09/23/2026

History Came to Life at The APEX Museum!
Today, The APEX Museum proudly hosted an immersive exhibition as part of a week of commemorative events organized by the Coalition to Remember the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre.
Under the leadership of curator Kyler Winston-Kendricks, her dedicated team, including Whitney Lockett, helped transform historical research into a powerful and unforgettable experience through innovative exhibition design.
Through dramatic sound effects, live actors, and compelling historical narratives, the exhibition brought the stories of the past to life, creating an opportunity for visitors to reflect, learn, and better understand this significant chapter in Atlanta’s history.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone whose creativity, dedication, and commitment made this presentation possible.
We remember the past. We honor those who came before us. We educate future generations.
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09/22/2026

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09/20/2026

120 YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE | 1906 ATLANTA RACE MASSACRE
Today marked the kickoff of the 120th commemorative remembrance of the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre at the historic First Congregational Church. This historic church was once home to the legendary scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois. We were especially honored to meet his great-grandson during this meaningful occasion. The Coalition to Remember the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre has planned a week of commemorative events dedicated to honoring the victims, preserving their stories, and educating future generations. We encourage everyone to explore the calendar of events and participate.
Join us Tuesday at The APEX Museum! We will host a special reception featuring an exhibition curated by Kyler Winston Kendricks and her team, under the guidance of Dr. Clarissa Myrick Harris White. The experience will include interactive components that bring this important chapter of Atlanta’s history to life. We remember. We honor. We educate. We move the vision forward.
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09/17/2026

09/16/2026

Today, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners acknowledged the importance of preserving our history by presenting a proclamation to the Coalition to Remember the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre.
Ann Hill Bond and members of the Coalition were present to receive this meaningful recognition.
At The APEX Museum, we are especially proud of our incredible interns, whose research and exhibition design are helping ensure that this important chapter of history is never forgotten.
The future of history depends on the knowledge we pass down and the next generation of historians we prepare to carry the torch.
A special shout-out to Kyler Winston Kendricks and Joseph Bannerman for their dedication to preserving, protecting, and promoting Black History!
Our history matters. Our stories matter. And our legacy must endure.

09/16/2026

REMEMBERING 1906 | HISTORY YOU CAN EXPERIENCE

Step inside history at The APEX Museum as we commemorate the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre through an immersive experience that brings the stories, voices, places, and impact of this pivotal moment in Atlanta history into focus.

More than a century later, we remember those whose lives, families, businesses, and communities were forever changed by the violence of September 1906.

Located in the heart of historic Sweet Auburn, The APEX Museum invites you to experience history where history happened—and to understand how Atlanta’s Black community responded with resilience, determination, entrepreneurship, and an enduring commitment to building a better future.

We remember. We educate. We preserve. We move forward.

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“Teach the truth about history, then carve a better path for our future.”

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09/15/2026

On this day, 63 years ago, four little girls went to church in Birmingham, Alabama, dressed in their Sunday best. They should have returned home to their families. Instead, hatred took their lives.

Addie Mae Collins, 14.
Cynthia Wesley, 14.
Carole Robertson, 14.
Denise McNair, 11.

They were killed when members of the Ku Klux Klan bombed the 16th Street Baptist Church as children gathered for Youth Day. Their deaths shocked the nation and became a defining moment in the struggle for civil rights.

Today, we remember them not simply as four victims of a bombing, but as four children with families, dreams, laughter, and futures that should never have been taken from them.

May we continue to speak their names, tell their story, and teach future generations why their lives mattered.