Join us at our last book signing of the year at BCRI! Meet the author, Keith Cockrell, and get your signed copy of "When You Celebrate Christmas" on December 21 from 12 to 1pm. 

Birmingham Honors the Life and Legacy of Nikki Giovanni An initiative of Birmingham's inaugural Poet Laureate, Salaam Green, in collaboration with Priscilla Hancock Cooper and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Inspired by Giovanni’s Poem: “The Funeral of Martin Luther King, … Read More

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. (updated 1/14/25) Join us for the world premiere of BIG MAMA THORNTON: ALABAMA KID, a captivating documentary that delves into the extraordinary life and legacy of the legendary blues singer. This Birmingham native, inducted into … Read More

Register today for the MLK Day 5K Drum Run! Join the BCRI team & $5 goes to support our programs! SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025 5K & 10K @ 8 AM 1 Mile & Fun Run/Walk @ 10 AM Line up … Read More

ALL KING DAY PAINTING CLASSES ARE FULL. (updated 1/11/25) ----- Sign up for a FREE King Day Painting Class with Studio 2500, Inc.! Saturday, January 18 • 10 am / 11 am / 12 pm The Commons Room @ BCRI … Read More

Admission to the BCRI museum and all activities will be free on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 20 - thanks to our generous sponsor, FedEx. Doors open at 10:00 am for self-guided visits through our historic galleries. Walk-ups … Read More

The Alabama Dance Council and Alabama Dance Festival Community Partners invite you to join us for a free, interactive community event featuring Collage Dance Collective, local artists, and community leaders in a powerful evening centered on justice, civil rights, and … Read More

Join us at our first book signing of the year at BCRI! Meet the author, Reginald Thomas, and get your signed copy of "I Am Black History" on February 8th from 12 to 1pm. 

Attention: EMERGING LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS! Creating Space: Building Community with Brick-and-Mortar Tuesday, February 11 • 1:00 to 3:00 PM • BCRI's Commons Room This event will feature networking and discussion for the local business community, focused on creating connections and … 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

Please join us for a bilingual reading of Bad Hair Does Not Exist/Pelo Malo No Existe by Sulma Arzu-Brown with activities to follow.  Saturday, February 15 • 12:00 to 2:00 pm • BCRI Commons The Community of Readers program at BCRI … Read More

From the UAB Institute of Human Rights (IHR) in collaboration with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI): Social Justice Cafe: Forced Prison Labor and Convict Leasing Join us as we explore the history of convict leasing and prison labor in … Read More