BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BCRI - ECPv6.16.3//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:20260314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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 \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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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:20260624T001939 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20251202T151150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T200103Z UID:25507-1765472400-1765483200@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:BCRI 33rd Anniversary and 2025 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award Presentation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.bcri.org/bcri-33rd-anniversary/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BCRI-Anniversary-Event-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20251001T160117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T160117Z UID:25287-1765360800-1765368000@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-december-2025/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Volunteer_1x1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20251001T160018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T160018Z UID:25285-1762941600-1762948800@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-november-2025/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Volunteer_1x1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20251002T230945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T224623Z UID:25290-1760781600-1760796000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Bound Together: Day of Community DESCRIPTION:BOUND TOGETHER: DAY OF COMMUNITY\nJoin Create Birmingham\, The Black Cherry Tree Project\, Jefferson County Memorial Project\, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op\, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) for a free community celebration as a part of the Jefferson County Memorial Quilt Project. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view the Bound Together: Threads of Remembrance exhibit\, currently on view at BCRI. \nSaturday\, October 18 \n10:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nBirmingham Civil Rights Institute \nClick HERE to reserve your FREE admission tickets to BCRI’s historic galleries. \nThis event will include performances\, tabling by local organizations\, arts activities led by the Birmingham Museum of Art\, a panel discussion\, and free food (while supplies last).  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/bound-together-day-of-community/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/boundtogether-party-square-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20251001T155549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T224235Z UID:25280-1760522400-1760529600@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-october-2025/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1x1-updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20250627T224945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T165004Z UID:25100-1758103200-1758110400@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-september-2025/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1x1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20250902T185345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T200454Z UID:25247-1757757600-1757764800@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Author Reading with Carolyn McKinstry DESCRIPTION:Join us for an empowering morning with Carolyn McKinstry\, author of While the World Watched. \nOn September 15\, 1963\, a bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan tore through Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church. Fourteen-year-old Carolyn Maull McKinstry had just left the restroom where four of her friends were killed. That moment changed her life—and history—forever. \nIn While the World Watched\, McKinstry shares her gripping firsthand account of growing up in the Jim Crow South\, surviving the violence of segregation\, and bearing witness to the pivotal struggles and triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement. Her story is both a deeply personal memoir and a broader reflection on how far we have come as a nation\, and how far we still must go. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 13 \nTime: Reading + Discussion: 10:00 AM | Book Signing: 11:00 AM \nLocation: BCRI Commons \nDon’t miss this chance to hear directly from Carolyn McKinstry as she shares her journey from tragedy to testimony. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Register below! \nREGISTRATION URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/author-reading-with-carolyn-mckinstry/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Author-Reading_While-the-World-Watched-1x1-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20250828T192225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T174259Z UID:25234-1757437200-1757446200@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:BCRI x Sidewalk Cinema: Summer Film Series – Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round DESCRIPTION:To close out the 2025 Summer Film Series\, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is proud to present Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round in partnership with the Harry B. Maring Community Enrichment Fund of the Birmingham Jewish Foundation. \nThis documentary highlights the 1960 integration of Glen Echo Amusement Park in Maryland\, a story of courageous interfaith activism that helped move the civil rights movement forward. \nIn the spirit of that collaboration\, we’ll begin the evening with an Intercommunity Networking Hour. Join us early to make meaningful connections and explore shared values. \nDoors open + Intercommunity Networking: 5:00 PM\nFilm Screening: 6:00 PM \nThis event is free and open to the public. Come ready to learn and be inspired! Reserve your tickets below. \nAbout the Film:  \nAIN’T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND is the untold story of the first organized interracial civil rights protest in U.S. history. When 5 Howard University students sat on a Maryland carousel in 1960\, the arrests made headlines. When the white community near Glen Echo Amusement Park joined the Black students in picketing\, an extraordinary history-making partnership was born. The pickets attracted Nazis\, Congressman\, and a press avalanche. Picketing together over the sweltering summer led to partying together\, and union organizers mentored student activists. Ten 1961 Freedom Riders\, including Stokely Carmichael\, were incubated on the Glen Echo picket line\, and the carousel arrests were challenged in the Supreme Court case. With never-before seen footage\, and immersive storytelling by Emmy-award winning director Ilana Trachtman (Praying with Lior\, Black in Latin America\, The Pursuit)\, four living protesters rescue this forgotten history\, revealing the price\, and the power\, of heeding the impulse to activism. AIN’T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND. Includes voiceover by noted actors Jeffrey Wright\, Mandy Patinkin\, Bob Balaban\, Lee Grant\, Peter Gallagher\, Dominique Thorne\, Alysia Reiner and Tracie Thoms. \nREGISTRATION: \n\n  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/aint-no-back-on-the-merry-go-round/ LOCATION:Sidewalk Film + Cinema Center\, 1821 2nd Avenue North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SFS_Aint-No-Back-1x1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T190000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20250806T212324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T173639Z UID:25190-1757005200-1757012400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:FEARLESS: Remembering Birmingham Voting Rights Champions DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act\, The Ballard House Project and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute present an evening honoring the Birmingham leaders and organized groups who fought for the right to vote. The program will include a Reception and Artifact Display\, followed by a Panel of Experts and a Community Conversation\, reflecting on the legacy of these champions and ongoing work to protect voting rights. \nDate: Thursday\, September 4\, 2025 \nTime: 5:00 PM Reception & Artifact Display | 6:00 PM Panel of Experts & Community Conversation \nLocation: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th Street North\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 \nRegister to reserve your space. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/fearless-remembering-birmingham-voting-rights-champions/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fearless_Social_1x1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20250819T210421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T233130Z UID:25225-1755946800-1765709999@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Bound Together: Threads of Remembrance DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.bcri.org/bound-together-threads-of-remembrance/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bound-Together_Exhibit_Extended-1x1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20250627T224823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T185802Z UID:25097-1755079200-1755086400@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-august/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1x1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T001939 CREATED:20250729T171121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T210836Z UID:25177-1755021600-1755028800@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:BCRI x Sidewalk Cinema: Summer Film Series – 54 Miles to Home DESCRIPTION:This month’s Summer Film Series screening is presented in partnership with The Conservation Fund. In recognition of the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act\, we’re proud to present 54 Miles to Home\, a documentary film that highlights the unsung heroes who supported the Selma to Montgomery march. \nThe film shares the stories of three families who risked their lives by opening their land to provide campsites for thousands of marchers along the 54-mile route in 1965. \nAfter the screening\, stay for trivia and put your voting rights history knowledge to the test! \nFilm Screening: 6:00 PM\nVoting Rights Trivia: 6:35 PM\nLocation: Sidewalk Cinema \nThis event is free and open to the public. Come ready to learn and be inspired! Reserve your tickets below. \nAbout the Film:  \nUntold-until-now stories of the three families who risked their lives by opening up their land to provide campsites for the thousands of marchers along the 54 mile route from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. The Halls\, Steeles and Gardners share for the first time what their parents and grandparents sacrificed and how their families’ legacies and this historic land can be preserved for generations to come. \nREGISTRATION: URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/54-miles-to-home/ LOCATION:Sidewalk Film + Cinema Center\, 1821 2nd Avenue North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bcri_54MilesToHome-1x1-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR