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LAW DAY 2013 no better way to endorse these values here at home than to support the Center's bold, historic and future-focused mission." The Center relies on support from the Justice Society to ensure the success and completion of this highly anticipated institution and its programming. In preparation for the grand opening next spring, the Center will host several educational and cultural events in the local and national community. On April 22, 2013, the Center will partner with the Atlanta Bar Association, The State Bar of Georgia, and ten additional local bar associations to host Law Day 2013 in Atlanta. You can learn more about this exciting event and partnership in this issue’s article by Rita A. Sheffey entitled Realizing the Dream: Equality for All! Law Day 2013 . This spring, the Center will partner with the Atlanta Braves to host Atlanta Civil Rights Game Weekend, a weekend of events commemorating the role of the modern American Civil Rights Movement in athletics. The weekend kicks off Friday, May 31, 2013, and will include a luncheon at the 755 The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association Club on the role of sports in breaking barriers and supporting social change. The weekend will conclude with the Atlanta Braves versus the Washington National game, where players will sport Negro League Baseball uniforms. Visit the Center online at www.civilandhumanrights.org to purchase tickets and learn more about this exciting event. One short year remains before the much-anticipated National Center for Civil and Human Rights is open to the public. The experience of visiting the Center will reach far beyond the structural framework; the emotions, realizations, and reflections of each individual will produce a lasting impact and instill a global understanding of civil and human rights.▪ FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: LaTasha Smith, Director of Communications [email protected] 404.991.6977 April 2013 THE ATLANTA LAWYER 7