BCRI and the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern United States proudly present a panel discussion with members of Sharaka - a nongovernmental organization that showcases the people-to-people diplomacy made possible the the Abraham Accords, the peace and normalization agreements between Israel, The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco. Our president and CEO, DeJuana Thompson, and the panelists will discuss the impact that civil society and individuals can have in bringing peoples together through the process of peace and collaboration.

Open for viewing November 19, 2022 until January 8, 2023. This special exhibit will travel across the country to educate families on what has happened in the past in hopes of fostering racial harmony and reconciliation today.

Our reader is Sandra Henderson. She is a retired Library Director from Lawson State Community College. She has also served  as librarian in the Birmingham Public School System and the Birmingham Public Library. Ms Henderson loves reading  and children’s books. She loves sharing her unique oral creative skills with students and children of all ages.

Join the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on December 22nd for a celebration of the origin and history of Kwanzaa through the arts. The event will open with drummers and dancers, followed by a presentation from Legacy students highlighting the history … Read More

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. Day's Activities Scavenger hunts & quizzes … Read More

Bring your lunch and join in a discussion of ancient African tradition of “Remembering your Soul” based on the book Duma’s Song by Author Jenny Lewis. Register today.

Join the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in an exploration of Black Resistance in film each week throughout the month of February. Films will run each day in the Odessa Woolfolk Gallery for visitors to enjoy and learn more at the … Read More

Join us for a film screening of "Fifth Little Girl" followed by a brief talk back with BCRI's historical content expert, Barry McNealy.

Join the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in an exploration of Black Resistance in film each week throughout the month of February. Films will run each day in the Odessa Woolfolk Gallery for visitors to enjoy and learn more at the … Read More

Join the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in an exploration of Black Resistance in film each week throughout the month of February. Films will run each day in the Odessa Woolfolk Gallery for visitors to enjoy and learn more at the … Read More