The Movement is a mobile application coming Summer 2022. Informed by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s historic galleries, The Movement shares Birmingham’s history through visual narratives and self guided tours that weave visitors in and out of the Institute, Birmingham’s downtown, and neighborhood landmarks.

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In March, we hosted an evening of poetry, dance and song in honor of Women’s History Month! The showcase featured local artists from different genres of entertainment. The program paid tribute to one of the original Women Who Gathered, Mrs. Evelyn Dilworth-Williams, who passed in 2019. We also surprised Priscilla Hancock Cooper with The Odessa Woolfolk Honor of Influence for her nearly 30 years of tireless work and championship of the efforts of the Institute. Join us in the celebration of women!

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As we navigate these difficult times in American history, you shared in our duty to preserve the Birmingham civil rights story. For this we are extremely thankful. Your kindness and compassion are great sources of inspiration. Because of your contributions, we are able to keep exploring our common past and work together in the present to build a better future. Our donors make it possible to continue enlightening each generation about civil and human rights. So, your donations are actually helping to impact the lives of so many people. You give us the strength to stand strong as the cornerstone of the civil rights story, a living memorial with an ongoing mission.

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Still Making Good Trouble

Decades after the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the fight for human rights in America continued as advocates and activists gathered to collaborate for social justice and political change. Along with BCRI Interim President and CEO, DeJuana Thompson, five members of the BCRI staff joined in the planning and execution of the historic event at our nation’s capital.

Inspiring speeches from the leaders of more than 50 organizations were calls to action – not only to those in attendance, but to elected and appointed officials as well.

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K-12 Online Learning Guides

Part of our mission at BCRI is educating the public at-large about the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham and the rest of the country. Our education department is dedicated to reaching individuals, young and old, from all backgrounds and cultural groups, to convey the importance of this Movement then and now.

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Fred L. Shuttlesworth Statue

This bronze statue by John Rhoden (1918–2001) was unveiled on November 14, 1992 during the dedication of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. It is located on 16th Street North near the entrance to the museum, facing Kelly Ingram Park.

Human Rights Gallery

The Human Rights gallery links the struggle for equality in Birmingham to movements for human rights throughout the world.

The Armored Vehicle

A focal point for the human rights gallery is one of the restored armored personnel vehicles used by Eugene “Bull” Connor in Birmingham.

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