The Centennial History Exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of Birmingham’s Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, as well as its nearly 40 years of partnership with Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. These two institutions are united by a shared commitment to service and community uplift.

Through early financial support, visionary leadership, and decades of volunteer hours, Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has played a vital role in supporting the mission and sustainability of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute since its founding. This exhibit honors that enduring relationship and highlights the chapter’s legacy of service, civic engagement, and leadership in Birmingham.

Featuring archival photographs, historical documents, and stories of impact, this exhibit provides insight into how Black women’s leadership and collective action have helped shape both institutions and the broader Birmingham community.