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 … Read More
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. Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 Time: 10:00am - … Read More
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. This exhibit also tells the story of a partnership spanning … Read More
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 … Read More
Registration for this event is now full! ---- Genealogy Workshop In 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 … Read More
Registration for this event is now full! ---- Genealogy Workshop This 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 … Read More
Registration for this event is now full! ---- Sign up for a FREE King Day Painting Class with Studio 2500, Inc.! Monday, January 19 • 2 pm - 4 pm The Commons Room @ BCRI Commemorate the legacy of Dr. … Read More
Registration for this event is now full! ---- Genealogy Workshop In 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 … 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
Exhibit Opening Reception + Roundtable Discussion about Propaganda, Media, and Technology today After 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 … Read More
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. Through hands-on activities and discussion, students will learn how Black … Read More
Panel Discussion presented by Prosper at the BCRI | Open to the Public Night 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, … Read More