Events

Book Signing at the BCRI Bookstore

Come by the BCRI Bookstore for a talk and book signing with author, Charlene H. Bray. Grab a signed copy of her latest book, "To Live, To Die, To Live: Stories of Eternal Connections" on August 24th from 12pm to … Read More

Bare Hands Día de los Muertos Exhibit @ BCRI

520 16th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute during this season of Latinx & Hispanic celebration to view the Bare Hands, Inc. Día de los Muertos exhibit from September 4 through October 15. Día de los Muertos is a beautiful and joyful … Read More

Memorial Altar Box Class

Participate in our art outreach initiative: Memorial Altar Box Art Classes with Bare Hands, Inc.!    Through these classes, we hope to spread awareness for Día de los Muertos Alabama and create an immersive art experience for people of ALL … Read More

History Explorations: Latinx in Alabama

Join BCRI's monthly lecture series with head archivist, Wayne Coleman, featuring Juan Mena and Vanessa Holmes of Latino News for a discussion on Latinx experiences in Alabama.  Register below to attend!   Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with BCRI

Volunteer Orientation

Join our upcoming BCRI Volunteer Orientation! Volunteers are an essential part of our daily operations. We offer flexible volunteer schedules and no experience available. Must be 18 or older. Potential volunteers will complete the initial paperwork, Q&A about the BCRI … Read More

Book Signing at the BCRI Bookstore

Another Saturday book talk is coming up at BCRI! Meet author, Elunda Sanders, and grab a signed copy of her latest work, “Looking Through the Mirror', at the BCRI Bookstore on Saturday, October 5 from 12 to 2 pm.

Book Signing at the BCRI Book Store

Meet The Super Financial Bros at BCRI!  Join our Saturday book signing and grab your signed copy of their children's book series on October 19 from 12 to 2pm. 

History Explorations: Fred Shuttlesworth

As our closing event for Shuttlesworth Week, this month's History Explorations lecture series from our Archives department will center the life and legacy of Fred Shuttlesworth, as told through the biography, "A Fire You Can't Put Out."  Register here to … Read More

The Revolutionary Love Tour

520 16th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203

The Revolutionary Love Tour is coming to Birmingham!  💜    Register to attend here!   💜 Free and open to the public, this event will be held in BCRI's Odessa Woolfolk Gallery. Doors will open at 5:00 PM. The Revolutionary Love … Read More

Celebrating 32: Enter the BCRI Member Giveaway!

Join us in celebrating our 32nd anniversary by becoming a member of the BCRI family! This week, BCRI MEMBERS can win 2 TICKETS to a UAB Theatre Show compliments of the UAB Department of Theatre.   HOW TO ENTER - from Tuesday, October … Read More

Volunteer Orientation

Join our upcoming BCRI Volunteer Orientation! Volunteers are an essential part of our daily operations. We offer flexible volunteer schedules and no experience is necessary. Must be 18 or older. Potential volunteers will complete the initial paperwork, Q&A about the … Read More

Book Signing at BCRI Bookstore

Join us for another book signing at the BCRI Bookstore! Get your copy of Dr. Horace Huntley's "A Glimpse at my Life and Works Through Poetry and Prose" on November 2nd from 12-2pm.