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April marks the anniversary of the 1963 Birmingham Campaign, also known as the Birmingham movement or Birmingham confrontation. Organized by Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth and the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights (ACMHR), this direct-action protest targeted the city’s unjust segregation system by putting pressure on local businesses in what was considered the most segregated city in America. Joined by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the Birmingham Campaign brought national attention to the integration efforts of African-Americans in both Birmingham and throughout the South - directly impacting the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Join us for a day of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a number of engaging activities & performances from Birmingham artists! The event is free. Please register to reserve your time slot. The day’s activities include scavenger hunts & quizzes, Galleries Alive, Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir, a live reenactment of the “Letter From Birmingham Jail” from inside the actual jail cell and Greetings from the Mayor, BCRI Leadership, & FedEx Partners
Opened November 19, 2022 Experience an immersive exhibit that tells Emmett and Till-Mobley's story in straightforward terms with quotes, first-hand accounts, historic photos, videos and interactives that inform and inspire crucial conversations.
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What happened in Birmingham in 1963 impacted the world. Non-violent resistance stood boldly in the face of lawlessness, brutality, and cruelty to sound the global alarm for human rights and dignity. It’s a model that the world has followed, inspiring human rights movements across the globe - from Stonewall to Tiananmen Square. At the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, we endeavor to reconcile the stories of our past with the vision for our future, to fortify our collective resolve against injustice, and to amplify the voice of peace and reconciliation - even and especially as truth and equity face its newest challenges.
Birmingham does not back down. We stand up. Join us…to not only Keep the Legacy Alive but move progress forward. Visit our galleries to EXPERIENCE the history. Become a member to SUPPORT the mission.
