Panel Discussion in partnership with the City of Birmingham Office of Public Affairs In 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, … Read More
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. Through games, activities, and guided discussion, students will learn how cellphones are made, how they’ve changed … Read More
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 … Read More
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, … Read More
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
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
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.
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
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, … Read More
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. … Read More
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 … Read More