BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BCRI - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BCRI X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bcri.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BCRI REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260615T172615Z CREATED:20260615T172615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T172615Z UID:26502-1781877600-1781884800@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument Tour with NPS (2:00pm) DESCRIPTION:Explore the stories and sites that shaped the Civil Rights Movement with a free guided tour of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument\, offered by the National Park Service (NPS) as part of Juneteenth Jubilee 2026. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. \nTours will begin in the BCRI Commons\, accessible from 16th Street North at the 5th Avenue North end of the storefront corridor. \nTo register for the 2:00 PM tour\, please complete the form below. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/birmingham-civil-rights-national-monument-tour-with-nps-200pm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Juneteenth-Jubilee-2026-Sponsor_NPS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T150000 DTSTAMP:20260615T172615Z CREATED:20260615T172615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T172615Z UID:26500-1781874000-1781881200@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument Tour with NPS (1:00pm) DESCRIPTION:Explore the stories and sites that shaped the Civil Rights Movement with a free guided tour of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument\, offered by the National Park Service (NPS) as part of Juneteenth Jubilee 2026. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required. \nTours will begin in the BCRI Commons\, accessible from 16th Street North at the 5th Avenue North end of the storefront corridor. \nTo register for the 1:00 PM tour\, please complete the form below. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/birmingham-civil-rights-national-monument-tour-with-nps-100pm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Juneteenth-Jubilee-2026-Sponsor_NPS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T044913Z CREATED:20260528T044913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T044913Z UID:26379-1781870400-1781899200@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Jubilee 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.bcri.org/juneteenth26/ LOCATION:Civil Rights District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JuneteenthJubilee2026_1080x1080-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T183000 DTSTAMP:20260528T211347Z CREATED:20260528T041529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T211347Z UID:26367-1781283600-1781289000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Is This America? Exhibit Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary\,  Is This America? invites viewers to reflect on the ongoing struggle to define what America truly is — and who it is for. \nCurated by Birmingham-based artist\, curator\, and Studio 2500 founder Willie Williams\, Is This America? will be on view in the Woolfolk Gallery from June 12 through July 18. \nJoin us on June 12th for a special opening reception celebrating the exhibit and the conversations it sparks. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.\, with programming beginning at 5:30 p.m. \nIn addition to experiencing the exhibit’s paintings\, sculptures\, and installations\, guests will enjoy live performances featuring spoken word and music. \nWe invite you to join us for an evening of art\, reflection\, and meaningful discussion. \n\nRegistration  \nPlease complete the form below to register for this event. \n\n\n \n \n Is This America? Exhibit Opening Reception\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n How did you hear about this event?*The BCRI WebsiteFacebook or InstagramNews (TV/Print/etc.)Signs or FlyersWord of MouthOther URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/is-this-america-exhibit-opening-reception/ LOCATION:BCRI Woolfolk Gallery\, 500 16th St N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260528_Is-This-America-Opening-Reception_1080x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T193000 DTSTAMP:20260528T043040Z CREATED:20260528T041813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T043040Z UID:26373-1780594200-1780601400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Birmingham Business Alliance First Round DESCRIPTION: URL:https://events.birminghambusinessalliance.com/first-round-june-2026 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FirstRoundJune2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T213218Z CREATED:20260426T213218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T213218Z UID:26230-1778666400-1778673600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation DESCRIPTION: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 BCRI support options and participate in a mini scavenger hunt in the Galleries.   Light refreshments available. \nRegister below! \n\n \n \n Volunteer Orientation\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Email\n \n PhoneOccupationEmployerCommentsWhich date are you attending?October 15\, 2025November 12\, 2025December 10\, 2025 URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/volunteer-orientation-may-2026/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1x1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000 DTSTAMP:20260426T212746Z CREATED:20260426T212746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T212746Z UID:26227-1777716000-1777748400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Foot Soldier's 63rd Anniversary Civil Rights Street Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Civil Rights Activist Committee is hosting the Foot Soldiers’ 63rd anniversary celebration on May 2\, 2026. This year’s theme\, “Honoring the Legacy – Uniting the Neighborhoods – Inspiring the Nation\,” commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement of 1963\, including the historic Children’s March. This celebration honors the courageous young people who marched for justice and changed the course of American history. We believe there is no more fitting tribute than to have today’s students stand in the footsteps of the original Foot Soldiers. \nThe celebration will feature: \n\nMain Stage Program with tributes to Foot Soldiers\, musical performances\, and guest speakers\nCommunity Unity Village with booths representing Birmingham’s 99 neighborhoods\nYouth Legacy Zone featuring student exhibits\, art\, and storytelling projects\nEvening Candlelight Tribute and Unity Walk symbolizing reflection\, peace\, and ongoing progress\n\nThis event provides a powerful\, living-history educational experience for students of all ages. It is an opportunity to connect classroom learning about the Civil Rights Movement with the very ground where history was made—and to meet the Foot Soldiers who made it. For general event information\, please contact the Civil Rights Activist Committee at (205) 518-0321 or email info@cracfs.org. \nTo coordinate student performers\, MCs\, or marching bands\, please contact Charles Woods\, III\, Education Director & Coordinator of Outreach and Community Engagement at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, at (205) 328-9696 or cwoods@bcri.org. \nWe are grateful for your partnership in preserving and promoting the legacy of the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement. Together\, we can ensure that the courage of the 1963 Foot Soldiers continues to inspire the next generation. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/foot-soldiers-63rd-anniversary-civil-rights-street-celebration/ LOCATION:Kelly Ingram Park\, 500 17th St N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1777238618872-a2a7e58a-9bee-446d-b26c-df76bb782caf_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260331T235714Z CREATED:20260331T235714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T235714Z UID:26176-1776506400-1776513600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Civil Rights National Monument Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Join BCRI’s Barry McNealy for a free walking tour through the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument on Saturday\, April 18 at 10:00 am. This one-day only\, two-hour long tour will start at the Shuttlesworth statue at 520 16th Street N. \nSee all of the 2025 Saturday Walking Tours in Alabama here. \n\nRegister \nPlease complete the form below to register for this event. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/civil-rights-national-monument-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260331_WalkingTours_1080x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172933Z CREATED:20260331T233921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T172933Z UID:26165-1775908800-1775916000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Community of STREAMers | KRU Hip Hop DESCRIPTION:Community of STREAMers is a dynamic\, culture‑centered learning experience that connects creativity\, technology\, and real‑world skills through the power of Hip Hop. Led by professional teaching artists from KRU Hip Hop\, these interactive workshops engage participants in STREAM (Science\, Technology\, Reading\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Mathematics) by blending movement\, music\, and storytelling with hands‑on learning. \nAbout K.R.U. Hip Hop \nK.R.U. (Knowledge\, Rhythm\, and Understanding) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Birmingham\, Alabama and dedicated to empowering youth through the transformative power of hip hop.  \nTheir mission is to provide comprehensive Hip Hop music education to children of all ages\, fostering their personal and creative development while instilling positive values such as peace\, love\, and having fun. \n\nRegistration \nPlease complete the form below to register for this event. \n\n  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/community-of-streamers-kru-hip-hop/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Community of S.T.R.E.A.Mers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260403_CommunityofStreamers_April_1080x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T120000 DTSTAMP:20260203T174704Z CREATED:20260203T174704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T174704Z UID:25999-1775642400-1775649600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation DESCRIPTION: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 BCRI support options and participate in a mini scavenger hunt in the Galleries.   Light refreshments available. \nRegister below! \n\n \n \n Volunteer Orientation\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Email\n \n PhoneOccupationEmployerCommentsWhich date are you attending?October 15\, 2025November 12\, 2025December 10\, 2025 URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/volunteer-orientation-april-2026/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Apr-8_1x1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260331T235916Z CREATED:20260331T234348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T235916Z UID:26173-1775030400-1778950800@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Courage Under Fire: 65th Anniversary of the Anniston Bus Bombing DESCRIPTION:The Courage Under Fire exhibit features images that documented the violence perpetuated against the Freedom Riders. The black and white photographs allow visitors to reflect on the roles of violence\, law enforcement\, and press during the Freedom Rides.  URL:https://www.bcri.org/courage-under-fire/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260331_CourageUnderFire_1080x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260311T214404Z CREATED:20260311T213611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T214404Z UID:26077-1774544400-1774551600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Invisible Warriors | Film Screening + Discussion DESCRIPTION:In honor of Women’s History Month\, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is hosting a screening of Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II and a conversation exploring the legacy of Black women whose work helped shape American history. \nThe film highlights the stories of more than 600\,000 African American women who joined the wartime industrial workforce during World War II. Often referred to as the Black “Rosie the Riveters\,” these women challenged racism\, sexism\, and discrimination while helping power the nation’s war effort and expanding opportunities for future generations. \nFollowing the screening\, Deborah Bowie\, President and CEO of BCRI\, will moderate a discussion with: \n\nJanice Kelsey\, Foot Soldier\, Published Author\, and Retired Educator\nWilhelmina Thomas\, Community Historian and Living History Interpreter\nReverend Gwendolyn Webb\, Foot Soldier and Civil Rights Activist\n\nTogether\, they will explore how the Black Rosies–through their fight\, legacy\, and work ethic—influenced a generation of young people who would later become Foot Soldiers and activists in the Civil Rights Movement. \n\nRegistration \nPlease complete the form below to register for this event. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/invisible-warriors-film-screening-discussion/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260311_Invisible-Warriors-Film-Screening_1x1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T140000 DTSTAMP:20260227T180349Z CREATED:20260225T192015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T180349Z UID:26057-1773489600-1773496800@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Community of S.T.R.E.A.M.ers | Women in Aviation DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Women’s History Month\, the Community of S.T.R.E.A.Mers will explore the powerful stories of two trailblazing aviators: Captain Theresa Claiborne\, the first Black woman pilot in the U.S. Air Force\, and Captain Tee Frisby\, a Birmingham native whose aviation career inspires young people to pursue their dreams fearlessly. Through an engaging\, interdisciplinary session combining Reading\, Arts\, and Technology\, students will learn how these women shaped their own narratives despite historical barriers—and how they\, too\, can take ownership of their stories. \nThis month also marks the launch of a new exhibit expansion titled “Miss Representation\,” which examines the misrepresentation and underrepresentation of women—especially Black women—across history\, media\, education\, and public memory. The exhibit emphasizes the importance of seeing women as full\, complex leaders and creators within our society. \nTo bring these themes to life\, students will participate in a hands-on activity where they create their own newspaper front page. Using a guided template we provide\, participants will craft articles\, headlines\, and images that reflect their voices\, their futures\, and the stories they feel deserve more visibility. The goal is to empower students with literacy\, creativity\, and agency—reaffirming that their stories matter and deserve to be told. \nThis workshop will be led by Kizzy Frisby of Saylor’s Village\, daughter of Captain Tee Frisby. \n\nRegistration \nPlease complete the form below to register for this event. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/community-of-s-t-r-e-a-m-ers-women-in-aviation/ CATEGORIES:Community of S.T.R.E.A.Mers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CommunityofStreamers_March_March-1x1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260203T174620Z CREATED:20260203T174620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T174620Z UID:25997-1773223200-1773230400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation DESCRIPTION: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 BCRI support options and participate in a mini scavenger hunt in the Galleries.   Light refreshments available. \nRegister below! \n\n \n \n Volunteer Orientation\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Email\n \n PhoneOccupationEmployerCommentsWhich date are you attending?October 15\, 2025November 12\, 2025December 10\, 2025 URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/volunteer-orientation-march-2026/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mar-11_1x1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260225T183055Z CREATED:20260220T221425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T183055Z UID:26033-1772884800-1772899200@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:The View From Here: Celebration Without Borders DESCRIPTION:Bare Hands Launches The View From Here\, Expanding Arts Education in Partnership with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, a collaborative arts education initiative with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, made possible through a City of Birmingham Community Arts Grant BIRMINGHAM\, AL — Bare Hands announces the launch of The View From Here (TVFH)\, a free\, community arts series that explores the power of perspective. Rooted in the belief that creativity lives in the everyday\, the series invites participants to reflect on how we experience the world through color\, culture\, identity\, and place — and to celebrate the extraordinary within the familiar. Taking place throughout 2026\, The View From Here will feature multidisciplinary engagements\, including visiting artists\, community arts days with local artists\, a pop-up porch performance\, and a pop-up exhibition. Each activation is designed to meet people where they are — in shared spaces\, on front porches\, and within the rhythms of daily life — encouraging awareness\, presence\, and connection. The series opens with Celebration Without Borders\, featuring visiting Gullah artist Sabreee\, on Saturday\, March 7\, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute—in honor of Women’s History Month and highlighting Gullah/Geechee culture. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/the-view-from-here-celebration-without-borders/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Celebration-Without-Borders.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260225T182759Z CREATED:20260225T182759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T182759Z UID:26053-1772884800-1772892000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Book Signing with Cella Renee at the BCRI Gift Store DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on March 7th for a special book signing featuring author Cella Renee. She will be showcasing her inspiring works\, The Golden Mulligan: The Stroke That Changed The Game—a powerful story that blends resilience\, reflection\, and personal transformation. \nGuests will have the opportunity to meet the author\, hear the inspiration behind her writing\, and get signed copies of her books. This event offers an uplifting literary experience set within the historic and reflective space of the BCRI. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/book-signing-with-cella-renee-at-the-bcri-gift-store/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Book-Signing_Cella-Renee_Golden-Mulligan-1x1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000 DTSTAMP:20260203T231828Z CREATED:20260203T231828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T231828Z UID:25873-1772280000-1772287200@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:What’s really inside your phone? | Workshop DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Smithsonian Institution\, this hands-on workshop helps middle school students explore the hidden systems behind the cellphones they use every day. \nThrough games\, activities\, and guided discussion\, students will learn how cellphones are made\, how they’ve changed over time\, and what happens to them once we stop using them. The workshop also looks at how phones shape communication\, storytelling\, and decision-making\, along with tips for cellphone safety and responsible use in today’s digital world. \nDate: February 28\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00pm \nLocation: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute | Commons \nPlease use the form below to register! URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/whats-really-inside-your-phone-workshop/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 CATEGORIES:BHM 26 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CUC_1x1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260209T171157Z CREATED:20260207T001035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T171157Z UID:25885-1772125200-1772132400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Mapping Black Migration DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion in partnership with the City of Birmingham Office of Public Affairs \nIn recognition of Black History Month\, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, in partnership with the City of Birmingham’s Office of Public Affairs\, will present Mapping Black Migration\, a dynamic panel discussion examining the historical and contemporary movements of Black Americans. The program will explore the Great Migration—when millions of Black families left the South in search of opportunity—and the growing phenomenon of Reverse Black Migration\, as individuals and families return to Southern cities like Birmingham for economic\, cultural\, and community renewal. \nAnchored by Isabel Wilkerson’s seminal work\, The Warmth of Other Suns\, the discussion will use the book as a catalyst to connect personal narratives\, historical context\, and present-day realities. Panelists will reflect on how migration has shaped Black identity\, cities\, and institutions\, while also examining what these movements mean for Birmingham’s future. The program aims to foster intergenerational dialogue\, deepen public understanding of Black history\, and highlight Birmingham’s evolving role in the ongoing story of Black migration in America. \nPanelists include: \nTiffani Saxton\, Executive Director of Birmingham Corps  \nJessie Dunbar\, Associate Professor\, African American Studies\, University of Alabama at Birmingham  \nLaurence Salvary\, Market Activation Manager\, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United inc.  \nAsya Whitley\, DNP\, CRNP\, FNP-BC\, Family Nurse Practitioner \nDate: February 26\, 2026 \nTime: Doors open at 5:00pm | Discussion begins at 5:30pm \nLocation: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, Community Meeting Room \nClick Here to Register\n \n  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/mapping-black-migration/ LOCATION:BCRI Community Meeting Room\, 520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203 CATEGORIES:BHM 26 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/260209_MappingBlackMigration_1x1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260210T211546Z CREATED:20260210T211546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T211546Z UID:25883-1771349400-1771354800@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:A Night with Legacy DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion presented by Prosper at the BCRI | Open to the Public \nNight with Legacy brings together leaders from long-standing Black-owned businesses to share their stories and impact on the community. The conversation will explore lessons learned\, challenges overcome\, and the meaning of legacy. \nModerated by Dr. Kre Johnson\, this panel features Dr. Mia Cowan\, Dr. Delmous Vance\, and Dr. Erica Harris—visionaries who are building lasting legacies in our community. \nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/a-night-with-legacy-2/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 CATEGORIES:BHM 26 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LEGACY-ALL-PEOPLE-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260203T161700Z CREATED:20260128T205957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T161700Z UID:25868-1771070400-1771077600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Community of S.T.R.E.A.M.ers | Black Innovators and Inventors DESCRIPTION:Community of S.T.R.E.A.Mers invites students to explore the contributions of Black inventors and innovators in science\, technology\, and the arts as part of Black History Month and America’s 250th anniversary. \nThrough hands-on activities and discussion\, students will learn how Black innovation has shaped everyday life and why preserving these stories matters. Participants will create a personal mini time capsule and contribute to a collective BCRI time capsule commemorating America’s 250th year. Each student will also receive a book highlighting Black inventors and inventions. \nThe workshop will be led by Atarah Israel\, creator and founder of Mrs. Izzy’s Storytime. \nDate: February 14\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00pm-2:00pm \nLocation: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute | Commons \nPlease use the form below to register! \n\n  \n  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/community-of-s-t-r-e-a-m-ers-black-innovators-and-inventors/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 CATEGORIES:BHM 26,Community of S.T.R.E.A.Mers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/260203_CommunityofStreamers_1x1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260205T211643Z CREATED:20260129T212115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T211643Z UID:25875-1770915600-1770926400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:The State of the Algorithm DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Opening Reception + Roundtable Discussion about Propaganda\, Media\, and Technology today \nAfter viewing (The) Victors Write the Algorithm exhibit\, join us for a discussion about today’s media landscape and how it compares to earlier moments in American history. Local media professionals\, journalists\, historians\, and cultural voices will explore how technology and social media shape the media we consume\, and how power\, bias\, and propaganda continue to influence the stories we believe and how communities are represented. \nThe featured guests for this discussion include: \nDeborah V. Bowie\nPresident and CEO | Birmingham Civil Rights Institute \nEdward Bowser\nDeputy Director of Communications | City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office \nNicole S. Daniel\nFounder & Executive Editor | The Modern Standard \nPhillip Howard\nCivil Rights People and Places Program Manager | The Conservation Fund \nCody Short Johnson\, MS\nIndependent Journalist and Content Creation \nJordan Kiper\nAssistant Professor\, Department of Anthropology | University of Alabama at Birmingham \nShauna Stuart\nNews and Culture Writer | Freelance Journalist \n\n\nTo register\, complete the form below: URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/the-state-of-the-algorithm/ LOCATION:BCRI Woolfolk Gallery\, 500 16th St N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:BHM 26 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Primary_1080x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260203T174509Z CREATED:20260203T174509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T174509Z UID:25991-1770804000-1770811200@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation DESCRIPTION: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 BCRI support options and participate in a mini scavenger hunt in the Galleries.   Light refreshments available. \nRegister below! \n\n \n \n Volunteer Orientation\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Email\n \n PhoneOccupationEmployerCommentsWhich date are you attending?October 15\, 2025November 12\, 2025December 10\, 2025 URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/volunteer-orientation-february-2026/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Feb-11_1x1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T153000 DTSTAMP:20260114T204046Z CREATED:20251223T232141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T204046Z UID:25651-1768833000-1768836600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop - Preserving Your Story DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is now full!\n—-\nGenealogy Workshop\nIn partnership with the Birmingham FamilySearch Center\, this session focuses on turning research into meaningful personal history. Led by Bell Woods\, Family Genealogy Consultant\, Kel Laeger\, and Ethel Alexander\, participants will learn techniques for writing personal histories and have the opportunity for Q&A and individualized guidance. \nSpace is limited\, and advance registration is required. Complete the registration form below to secure your spot! \n  \n  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/genealogy-workshop-230/ LOCATION:BCRI Research Gallery\, 520 16th St N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GenealogyWorkshop_2-30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260114T204115Z CREATED:20251229T200516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T204115Z UID:25700-1768831200-1768838400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:King Day - Children's Painting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is now full!\n—-\nSign up for a FREE King Day Painting Class with Studio 2500\, Inc.!\nMonday\, January 19 • 2 pm – 4 pm \nThe Commons Room @ BCRI \nCommemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. through a guided paint session hosted by renowned local artist Willie Williams\, Jr. of Studio 2500. Pre-drawn canvas & paint will be provided. \nSuitable for ages 5 and up. \nSpace is limited\, and advance registration is required. Complete the registration form below to secure your spot! URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/king-day-26-childrens-painting-workshop/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Painting-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T143000 DTSTAMP:20260114T204150Z CREATED:20251223T232053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T204150Z UID:25649-1768829400-1768833000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop - Using Technology in Genealogical Research DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is now full!\n—-\nGenealogy Workshop\nThis workshop\, in partnership with the Birmingham FamilySearch Center\, explores modern tools for family history research. Led by Bell Woods\, Family Genealogy Consultant\, and Kel Laeger\, Director of the Birmingham FamilySearch Center\, participants will learn how to use the Research Wiki and emerging technologies\, including AI\, to support genealogical discovery. \nSpace is limited\, and advance registration is required. Complete the registration form below to secure your spot! \n  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/genealogy-workshop-130/ LOCATION:BCRI Research Gallery\, 520 16th St N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GenealogyWorkshop_1-30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260114T204217Z CREATED:20251223T231933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T204217Z UID:25640-1768825800-1768829400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop - Getting Started with Your Family History DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is now full!\n—-\nGenealogy Workshop\nIn partnership with the Birmingham FamilySearch Center\, this session introduces participants to the basics of genealogical research. Led by Bell Woods\, Family Genealogy Consultant\, and Ethel Alexander\, Genealogist with the Birmingham African American Genealogy Group\, Inc.\, the workshop will cover how to use FamilySearch\, create ancestor lineage charts and family group sheets\, and begin African American genealogy research. \nSpace is limited\, and advance registration is required. Complete the registration form below to secure your spot! \n  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/genealogy-workshop/ LOCATION:BCRI Research Gallery\, 520 16th St N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GenealogyWorkshop_12-30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T170000 DTSTAMP:20251229T201857Z CREATED:20251229T201805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T201857Z UID:25711-1768816800-1768842000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:King Day 2026 at the BCRI DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute for a day of celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Enjoy free admission to our galleries and a full lineup of family-friendly programming\, made possible by the generous support of FedEx. \nBring the whole family to experience live music\, engaging conversations\, genealogy workshops\, and more! \n  URL:https://www.bcri.org/kingday26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/KingDay26_Main-1x1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T183000 DTSTAMP:20251230T211022Z CREATED:20251230T211022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T211022Z UID:25738-1767373200-1767378600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:AKA Centennial History Exhibit – Grand Reveal DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the Centennial History Exhibit\, a powerful new exhibition celebrating decades of service and leadership by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Inc.\, Omicron Omega Chapter. \nThis exhibit also tells the story of a partnership spanning nearly 40 years between two organizations 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.  \nThe Centennial History Exhibit honors this enduring relationship and highlights the chapter’s legacy of leadership and impact in Birmingham. \nJoin us for the opening reception and be among the first to experience the exhibit during an evening of reflection and celebration\, featuring a dessert reception. \nFriday\, January 2\, 2026\n5:00–6:30 p.m.\nBirmingham Civil Rights Institute\nOpen to the Public \nThe Centennial History Exhibit will remain on view through January 30\, 2026. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/aka-centennial-history-exhibit-grand-reveal/ LOCATION:BCRI Woolfolk Gallery\, 500 16th St N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AKA_Grand-Reveal-1x1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T120000 DTSTAMP:20251212T232407Z CREATED:20251212T183231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T232407Z UID:25619-1766224800-1766232000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Kwanzaa Family Workshop DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season and the spirit of community at BCRI’s Kwanzaa Family Workshop! This vibrant\, hands-on experience invites individuals and families of all backgrounds to explore the principles and traditions of Kwanzaa. \nDate: Saturday\, December 20\, 2025  \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm  \nLocation: Woolfolk Gallery \nDuring this interactive workshop\, guests will engage with the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba) through storytelling\, music\, creative activities\, and cultural expression. \nParticipants will learn the symbolism behind the Kinara\, create meaningful crafts to take home\, and join a community conversation about how Kwanzaa’s values continue to inspire unity and pride today. \nVisitors can also stop by our Kwanzaa Gift Store Pop-Up in the Rotunda\, featuring materials to build your own Kwanzaa display—candles\, kinaras\, mkekas—and copies of Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story. \nThis program is free and open to the public. Regular museum admission rates apply for entry into the Institute. \nJoin us as we honor tradition\, celebrate culture\, and uplift the community! URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/kwanzaa-family-workshop-2025/ LOCATION:BCRI Woolfolk Gallery\, 500 16th St N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/251204_Kwanzaa_1x1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T150000 DTSTAMP:20251205T021516Z CREATED:20251204T182412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T021516Z UID:25526-1765627200-1765638000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Holiday Grocery Giveaway & Community Meals DESCRIPTION:Spread joy and nourishment this holiday season! Shipt’s Holiday Grocery Giveaway & Community Meals event will serve 1\,000 families who may be experiencing food insecurity by providing free groceries to make a holiday meal. Each household will receive a selection of grocery items\, including one turkey or ham\, fresh produce such as sweet potatoes\, greens\, or onions\, and shelf-stable favorites like cornbread mix\, cranberry sauce\, and macaroni noodles. \nTogether\, we can help provide every family with a reason to celebrate. \n*Please remain in your car when you arrive to be served. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/holiday-grocery-giveaway-community-meals/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-04-at-12.28.52-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR