Make plans to visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to honor the birthday (March 18) and legacy of Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, hometown hero and fearless leader in the Civil Rights Movement who dedicated his life to the fight for … Read More
The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions that have been concealed by the answers.” — James Baldwin Join us for a day of creative family fun on Saturday, March 22nd in the Commons Room! We’re hosting two … Read More
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 22. Part of the SNCC & Grassroots Organizing Discussion Series and in honor of Women's History Month at the BCRI: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Learning Toolkit Workshop Exploring the Role of … Read More
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 22. Join us in the BCRI gift store for a book signing with Judy Richardson, co-editor of Hands on the Freedom Plow. This special event will take place from 2:30–3:30 PM, immediately … Read More
Join us for Celebrating the Spirit of Gee’s Bend, an event honoring the rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy of the Gee’s Bend Quilters. Saturday, March 29 | 4:00 to 7:00 PM Hosted by the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy in … Read More
Registration for the Healing Collective Trauma (HCT) Conference is now open! Click here to reserve your spot! The conference is $50 for two days and $25 for one day. (FREE for UAB students, faculty, and staff.) The program includes interactive … Read More
Join us on Saturday, April 5, from 12–1 PM in the BCRI Gift Store for a special book signing and reading of Locust in the Sandbox with author Cynthia Gray. Set against the backdrop of the 1963 church bombing in … 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
Join BCRI's Barry McNealy for a free walking tour through the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument on Saturday, April 19 at 10:00 am. This one-day only, two-hour long tour will start at the Shuttlesworth statue at 520 16th Street N. See … Read More
A Live Tribute to Odetta, Voice of the Civil Rights Movement with special guest: Misty Blues Date: April 19, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) Join the Magic City Blues Society for an unforgettable … Read More
Presented by Students of UAB Human Rights 101 ’63 in Focus is a multimedia screening and conversation that honors the Birmingham Campaign of 1963 through student-created photo essays and videos. Thursday, April 24 | 4:00 PM | Community Meeting Room … Read More
Join us for a special Community of Readers event in honor of Earth Day at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. This month's featured titles—City Green by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan and Harlem Grown by Tony Hillery, illustrated by Jessie Hartland—highlight the power … Read More