Events

Rent-2-Home: Transition from Lease To Mortgage

MoCaFi is a financial services platform to help excluded communities create pathways to wealth through better access to public, private, and social capital. On Our Block pop-ups bring mobile banking, financial coaching, and wealth education to neighborhoods traditionally excluded from … Read More

Book Signing and Artist Talk: Willie Williams, Jr.

Birmingham Civil Right Institute 520 16th St N., Birmingham, Alabama

On September 9, BCRI will feature Birmingham artist and native Willie Williams, Jr. and his artwork commemorating the lives of the Four Little Girls of 1963 entitled “4 the Little Girls”, available for sale in print and book versions. Join … Read More

Watson’s Go To Birmingham

16th Street Baptist Church 1530 6th Ave N., Birmingham, AL, United States

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church, the University of Illinois Center for Children's Books, Birmingham Public Library, the Hoover Public Library, The Morgan Project, Make it Happen Children's Theater, Sloss Furnaces, the Footsoldiers … Read More

Men of Change Exhibit Opening

Birmingham Civil Right Institute 520 16th St N., Birmingham, Alabama

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is proud to partner with the Birmingham Public Library Central Branch to share the Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. exhibit. The exhibit will open at BCRI and the Public Library Central Branch on September 16th and … Read More

Little Amal Children’s March

Birmingham Civil Right Institute 520 16th St N., Birmingham, Alabama

Shining a Light on Human Rights Across Birmingham’s Past, Present, and Future. Starting at 10 AM, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will welcome guests to Heritage Alive!, a community event where attendees of all ages will create signs, parade streamers, and … Read More

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Join us for our 31st Anniversary celebration

Birmingham Civil Right Institute 520 16th St N., Birmingham, Alabama

On Friday, November 17, 2023, we will have our 31st anniversary celebration, which promises to be an unforgettable evening. It will feature a dynamic blend of live music, a new gallery experience, and other engaging activities! The heart of this … Read More

Squadron STEM Fest

Legacy Arena at BJCC 1898 9th Ave. N, Birmingham, AL, United States

The future is here! Join the Birmingham Squadron for a game-changing event at Legacy Arena at the BJCC celebrating STEM - science, technology, engineering, and math. Kids of all ages can engage with hands-on demos and much more. We'll have … Read More

Kwanzaa Celebration

Birmingham Civil Right Institute 520 16th St N., Birmingham, Alabama

Families as well as community members will have the opportunity to learn about how we celebrate Kwanzaa, what the principles are, and the meaning of the symbols all the while shopping with multiple types of vendors in the Ujamaa Market. … Read More

Holiday Karaoke

Birmingham Civil Right Institute 520 16th St N., Birmingham, Alabama

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King Day 2024

Birmingham Civil Right Institute 520 16th St N., Birmingham, Alabama

This Martin Luther King Day, immerse yourself in a celebration of courage, justice, and community at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute! Join us for a day filled with meaningful activities, vibrant performances, and celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. … Read More