BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BCRI - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T120000 DTSTAMP:20240826T213256Z CREATED:20240826T213052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T213256Z UID:21241-1727258400-1727265600@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 available. 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-september/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Membership-IG-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T130000 DTSTAMP:20240906T203202Z CREATED:20240822T041054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T203202Z UID:21122-1726660800-1726664400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:History Explorations: Latinx in Alabama DESCRIPTION:Join BCRI’s monthly lecture series with head archivist\, Wayne Coleman\, featuring Juan Mena and Vanessa Holmes of Latino News for a discussion on Latinx experiences in Alabama.  \nRegister below to attend! \n \n  \n\nCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with BCRI URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/history-explorations-latinx-in-alabama/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/History-Explorations-with-Wayne-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240907T130000 DTSTAMP:20240904T063953Z CREATED:20240816T220333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T063953Z UID:21098-1725706800-1725714000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Memorial Altar Box Class DESCRIPTION:Participate in our art outreach initiative: Memorial Altar Box Art Classes with Bare Hands\, Inc.!    Through these classes\, we hope to spread awareness for Día de los Muertos Alabama and create an immersive art experience for people of ALL AGES to enjoy. We can’t wait to see what we create together!\nWhat to expect:Participants will create a memorial altar box for a loved one they would like to remember. We provide the space\, materials\, and help from creative art teachers. \nTo learn more and sign up for a class\, visit https://www.barehandsinc.org/art-outreach. \n  \n\nCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with BCRI URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/memorial-altar-box-class/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/456309216_476811865138492_3765243635053461030_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241017 DTSTAMP:20241001T210000Z CREATED:20240829T004231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T210000Z UID:21368-1725447600-1729076399@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Bare Hands Día de los Muertos Exhibit @ BCRI DESCRIPTION:Visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute during this season of Latinx & Hispanic celebration to view the Bare Hands\, Inc. Día de los Muertos exhibit from September 4 through October 15. \nDía de los Muertos is a beautiful and joyful way to remember dearly departed loved ones and celebrate the life we are given. The exhibition at BCRI includes tributes to George Floyd\, Elijah McClain\, and others.\nVisit bcri.org to buy your tickets! Members are free! \nJoin us for the final week (10/8-15) of the Día de los Muertos exhibit and get a FREE kid’s pass (while supplies last) to visit our cultural partner\, McWane Center! \n \n \nImages from the annual Birmingham festival at Sloss Furnaces \nBare Hands\, Inc. began in 1996 as a visual arts gallery featuring Alabama artists and has hosted a wide variety of artists in year-round exhibitions and events. For more info about Bare Hands\, visit www.barehandsinc.org. \n\n\nCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with BCRI URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/barehandsddlm/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/HH-Month-Squares-Instagram-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240824T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240824T140000 DTSTAMP:20240826T220840Z CREATED:20240806T011027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T220840Z UID:20824-1724500800-1724508000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Book Signing at the BCRI Bookstore DESCRIPTION:Come by the BCRI Bookstore for a talk and book signing with author\, Charlene H. Bray. Grab a signed copy of her latest book\, “To Live\, To Die\, To Live: Stories of Eternal Connections” on August 24th from 12pm to 2pm.  \nRegister below to attend!  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/book-signing-at-the-bcri-bookstore-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Book-Signing-Flyers-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240824T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240824T140000 DTSTAMP:20240813T221308Z CREATED:20240812T230651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T221308Z UID:20992-1724493600-1724508000@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 available. 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Membership-IG-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240810T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240810T150000 DTSTAMP:20240731T200919Z CREATED:20240731T194412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T200919Z UID:20700-1723293000-1723302000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Memorial Altar Box Classes DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in becoming a teacher of our Memorial Altar Box classes happening this fall? Join us on Saturday\, August 10th from 12:30pm to 3pm at BCRI for training! This class is FREE and is meant to train individuals to be teachers and teacher assistants for classes Bare Hands Inc. will have in various locations in the city in August and September. \n  \nRegister to attend at –https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFpUDEEeApKYFWpGl2-MNo-6Ty_5jRKNUkrHbs-1hc_-Mx1A/viewform URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/memorial-altar-box/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/thumbnail_Bare-Hands-Graphic-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240807T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240807T130000 DTSTAMP:20240730T183358Z CREATED:20240729T222143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T183358Z UID:20411-1723032000-1723035600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:History Exploration: African Americans in Cinema DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dive into BCRI’s collection with archivist Wayne Coleman for a discussion on African Americans in Cinema! We’ll take a look through cinema over the years to show how African Americans have changed the film industry. Meet us in the Woolfolk Gallery on August 7th from 12-1pm. \nRegister below to attend!  \n  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/history-explorations-african-americans-in-cinema/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/History-Explorations-with-Wayne-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240806T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240806T190000 DTSTAMP:20240801T221553Z CREATED:20240731T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T221553Z UID:20678-1722965400-1722970800@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Summer Scholars Symposium DESCRIPTION:We are excited to celebrate our Legacy Youth Leaders and IMLS Intersectional Scholars as future leaders in human rights and environmental justice! \nJoin us on Tuesday\, August 6th at the BCRI as we commemorate the 2024 LYLP docents and completion of the Legacy STEM Enrichment Experience\, as well as engage in gallery advancement research presented by BCRI Legacy alumni and ¡HICA! Intersectional Scholars. \nOur historic galleries will be open for Galleries Alive tours led by the 2024 Legacy class\, and light refreshments will be served. \nRegister below to attend!  \n  \n\n  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/summer-scholars-symposium/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Summer-Scholars-Symposium-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240720T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240720T150000 DTSTAMP:20240720T004009Z CREATED:20240708T183016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T004009Z UID:19866-1721476800-1721487600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays DESCRIPTION:S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays are back at the BCRI on July 13th and 20th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm!\nAll kids & teens are invited to join us and The Southern Center for Broadening Participation in STEM to discuss\, learn\, and explore the various disciplines of science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math. \n\nS.T.E.A.M. Saturdays activities are FREE and will be hosted in the BCRI Woolfolk Gallery. \n\n\nDesigning Art with Sound\nThermodynamic Ice Cream\nRockets\nRobotics\nCoding\nOculus Art & Adventures\nDrones\n3D Printing\nGaming\n\nMusic and rhythm education provided by KRU: Knowledge Rhythm and Understanding\, spinning science and hip hop 101!  \n\nRegister below to attend!\n\n \n \n Family/Youth Event Registration\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Child / Youth Registration*One childTwo childrenThree childrenFour childrenFive childrenChild OneChild Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Grade Level*Select sizePre-KElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolChild TwoChild Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Grade Level*Select sizePre-KElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolChild ThreeChild Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Grade Level*Select sizePre-KElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolChild FourChild Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Grade Level*Select sizePre-KElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolChild FiveChild Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Grade Level*Select sizePre-KElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolAdult / Guardian RegistrationAdult Name #1*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Adult Email #1*\n \n Adult Name #2\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Adult Email #2\n \n How did you learn about this event?* URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/steamsaturdays2024-2/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/STEAM-Saturdays-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T150000 DTSTAMP:20240711T012940Z CREATED:20240708T182547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012940Z UID:19858-1720872000-1720882800@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays DESCRIPTION:S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays are back at the BCRI on July 13th and 20th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm!\nAll kids & teens are invited to join us and The Southern Center for Broadening Participation in STEM to discuss\, learn\, and explore the various disciplines of science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math. \n\nS.T.E.A.M. Saturdays activities are FREE and will be hosted in the BCRI Courtyard and Commons. \n\n\nDesigning Art with Sound\nThermodynamic Ice Cream\nRockets\nRobotics\nCoding\nOculus Art & Adventures\nDrones\n3D Printing\nGaming\n\nMusic and rhythm education provided by KRU: Knowledge Rhythm and Understanding\, spinning science and hip hop 101!  \n\nRegister below to attend!\n\n \n \n Family/Youth Event Registration\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Child / Youth Registration*One childTwo childrenThree childrenFour childrenFive childrenChild OneChild Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Grade Level*Select sizePre-KElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolChild TwoChild Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Grade Level*Select sizePre-KElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolChild ThreeChild Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Grade Level*Select sizePre-KElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolChild FourChild Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Grade Level*Select sizePre-KElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolChild FiveChild Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Grade Level*Select sizePre-KElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolAdult / Guardian RegistrationAdult Name #1*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Adult Email #1*\n \n Adult Name #2\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Adult Email #2\n \n How did you learn about this event?* URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/steamsaturdays2024/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/STEAM-Saturdays-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240710T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240710T130000 DTSTAMP:20240628T005040Z CREATED:20240628T004711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T005040Z UID:19691-1720612800-1720616400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:History Exploration: Signs of the Times DESCRIPTION:Explore the BCRI Archives with Wayne Coleman through a showcase & lecture on public signs from the Jim Crow era\, dating back to the 1930s. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/history-explorations-signs-of-the-times/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/History-Explorations-with-Wayne-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240702T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240702T170000 DTSTAMP:20240629T011107Z CREATED:20240629T010912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T011107Z UID:19834-1719914400-1719939600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Galleries Alive! - 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer DESCRIPTION:Make your plans to visit the BCRI Galleries as we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of “Freedom Summer” and the Mississippi Freedom Project with GALLERIES ALIVE! Docents from our Legacy Youth program will be placed throughout to enrichen the self-guided experience with in-depth historical overviews on the exhibits. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/19834/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Galleries-Alive.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240629T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240629T140000 DTSTAMP:20240530T030605Z CREATED:20240530T030605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T030605Z UID:17949-1719662400-1719669600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Book Signing at the BCRI Bookstore DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading\, signing\, and Q&A in the BCRI Bookstore with Carla Morton\, author of Divine Intervention to Peace on Saturday\, June 29 from 12 to 2 pm. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/book-signing-at-the-bcri-bookstore/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Book-Signing-Flyers-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240615T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240615T160000 DTSTAMP:20240613T200131Z CREATED:20240419T204140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200131Z UID:16931-1718445600-1718467200@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth: A Celebration for the Culture DESCRIPTION:For the Culture: Honor It! Celebrate It! Amplify It!\nThe Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI)\, along with Urban Impact\, Inc. and CREED63\, is excited to host its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday\, June 15\, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. along 16th Street between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue. \n\nThis event is free and open to the public\, thanks to generous sponsorships from Shipt and Major League Baseball.\n\n\nThe cultural celebration will feature activities related to music\, dance\, arts\, wellness\, history\, heritage\, STEAM enrichment\, personal development\, sports and a car show. Festival goers can connect with culture through workshops\, dance classes\, documentaries\, story time\, and more!\nLocal talent and crowd favorites will be featured on the main stage throughout the day\, and BCRI’s permanent galleries will be free for all.\nGet free advance tickets to BCRI’s galleries here!\n\n\nFollow us on social media @bhamcivilrights to keep up with all of the celebration announcements!\n\nInterested in volunteering for the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration? Sign-up here. \n\n\n\nHow to Enjoy the Celebration:\nRegister in advance for timed activities\, like genealogy and fitness workshops!  \nWear lightweight clothing\, comfortable shoes and sunscreen.  \nHydrate with lots of water!   \nBring multiple payment options for our amazing vendors.   \nExplore all THREE blocks of the event.  \nBring lawn chairs to enjoy the entertainment.   \nBecome a BCRI Member!  \n\nWORKSHOPS & CLASSES in the BCRI\n\nQuilting Workshop with Bib & Tucker Sew-Op | Woolfolk Gallery \nOngoing from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm \nGenealogy Workshop | Resource Gallery | Registration required\, one spot per person. \nSession 1 –  10:30 am to 12:00 pm (Maximum: 35 people) Register Here \nSession 2 –  1:00 to 2:30 pm (Maximum: 35 people) Register Here \nSession 3 –  2:30 to 4:00 pm (Maximum: 35 people) Register Here \nChildren’s Story Time | Bookstore \nReading 1 –  11:00 am to 12:00 pm \nReading 2 –  2:00 to 3:00 pm \nEnvironmental Education | The Commons \n11:30 am to 12:30 pm \nYoga Fitness | The Commons | Registration required\, one spot per person. Register Here. \n1:00 to 2:00 pm (Maximum: 25 people) \nHand in Paw | The Commons \n2:00 to 4:00 pm URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/juneteenth2024/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Juneteenth-2024-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T190000 DTSTAMP:20240514T023834Z CREATED:20240508T013317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T023834Z UID:17378-1715880600-1715886000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education: Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join BCRI and the Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity in a discussion on the impact of the landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling\, Brown vs. Board of Education\, which ended legal segregation in public schools across the United States. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/70th-anniversary-of-brown-v-board-of-education-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/original-20640B62-6E27-494E-B41B-6DBB44FD2121.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240502T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240502T133000 DTSTAMP:20240418T021832Z CREATED:20240402T010755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T021832Z UID:15991-1714645800-1714656600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Annual Children's March Reenactment: Inspired by the Past. Vision for Our Future. DESCRIPTION:Calling all high school & college students!\nCelebrate the 61st anniversary of the Children’s Crusade\, also known as the Children’s March\nwith BCRI\, 16th Street Baptist Church\, St. Paul United Methodist Church\, Birmingham City Schools\, and Civil Rights Footsoldiers!\nRegistration by Friday\, April 26 is required. Doors will open at 10 am. \nStudents must be in high school or college to attend. Grades 6-8 may be considered but must contact sbriggs@bcri.org for review. \nField trip transportation grants are available through the National Park Service. Contact Traci Jones\, NPS Park Ranger\, at 205-835-0431 or bicr_information@nps.gov. \n  \nStudent Group Registration | Adult Individual Registration \n  \nAre you interested in volunteering for the 2024 Children’s March Reenactment? Sign-up here. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/childmarch2024/ LOCATION:16th Street Baptist Church\, 1530 6th Ave N.\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:1963 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/APPROVED-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham Civil Rights Institute":MAILTO:bcri@bcri.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418 DTSTAMP:20240409T014451Z CREATED:20240201T014312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T014451Z UID:14827-1713178800-1713351599@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:2024 Birmingham Civil Rights Conference DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, the Department of Justice\, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation\, this 14th annual\, two-day conference is open to all who are interested in joining the discussion. This year’s conference features presentations by FBI Director Christopher Wray and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke\, among many others. \nThe conference is free\, but registration is required at https://lnkd.in/gYSnfgFg. \nSince 2006\, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Federal Bureau of Investigation\, Birmingham Division\, have joined forces to develop training models for law enforcement officials and the community. The resulting conferences on law enforcement and civil rights examine the history of the Civil Rights Movement and encourage law enforcement officials and the community to reflect upon their personal and professional responsibilities in our pluralistic society. The discussion is designed to build trust and open the lines of communication between law enforcement agencies\, their personnel and the communities they serve. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/civilrightscon2024/ LOCATION:16th Street Baptist Church\, 1530 6th Ave N.\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:1963 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FBI-Conference-Flyer-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham Civil Rights Institute":MAILTO:bcri@bcri.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240413T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240413T143000 DTSTAMP:20240409T233214Z CREATED:20240409T233214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T233214Z UID:16731-1713002400-1713018600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Community of Readers: ANIME STEAM Saturday DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a day of interactive events at ANIME STEAM Saturday!\n\n\nEvents will include STEM activities\, as well as a discussion and demonstration on the how to’s of creating anime with the creator of Black Lion & Cubs. Black Lion & Cubs is a family friendly\, multi-media brand of retro anime art and culture.\n\n\nSchedule of Activities:\n\nCommunity of Readers\, 10am-11:15am\nSTEM with Dr. Calvin Briggs\, 11:30pm-12-45pm\nAnime with Hotep\, 1pm-2:30pm URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/community-of-readers-anime-steam-saturday/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Co.png ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham Civil Rights Institute":MAILTO:bcri@bcri.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240412T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240412T130000 DTSTAMP:20240412T000103Z CREATED:20240323T033756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T000103Z UID:15986-1712916000-1712926800@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Dr. King's Letter from Birmingham Jail: A Community Recitation DESCRIPTION:Sign up HERE to join the recitation.\nDr. King’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail: A Community Recitation\nFriday\, April 12\, 2024 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm\nBCRI Grand Staircase\, 520 16th Street N\, Birmingham \nJoin us as we commemorate the 61st anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. This 6\,500-word composition\, penned by Dr. King while incarcerated in a Birmingham city jail for marching without a permit\, is arguably one of the greatest critiques of American society.   \nWhether you want to read (sign up here) or take in these powerful words from the audience\, we hope you will join us along the way of this 3-hour scheduled recitation event. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/mlkletter/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 CATEGORIES:1963 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham Civil Rights Institute":MAILTO:bcri@bcri.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429 DTSTAMP:20240422T191432Z CREATED:20240411T233902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T191432Z UID:16788-1712401200-1714301999@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Springtime Walks Through History (Every Saturday in April!) DESCRIPTION:FREE WALKING TOURS EVERY SATURDAY IN APRIL @ 10 AM \nJoin Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s Historical Content Expert\, Barry McNealy\, each Saturday morning in April for a walk through history in the National Civil Rights Memorial District. This annual event sparked by the Alabama Tourism Department takes place at 27 different locations across the state.  \nRain or shine\, meet at the Shuttlesworth statue in front of the BCRI to join! Dress for the weather\, wear comfortable shoes\, and  tag us in your pictures and videos @bhamcivilrights!   URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/springtime-walks-through-history/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 CATEGORIES:1963 Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Walking-Tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302 DTSTAMP:20240403T053406Z CREATED:20240202T090330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T053406Z UID:15025-1706785200-1709290799@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Black History Month 2024: Celebrating African Americans & the Arts DESCRIPTION:CURATE ART\nArt Walk With Wayne   Tuesday\, Feb 6 | 12 to 1 pm | Woolfolk Gallery\nJourney behind the scenes of BCRI’s historic art collection with Wayne Coleman\, Director of Archives\, and learn the science of curation – the decision making involved in receiving\, preserving\, and exhibiting art. This event requires pre-registration. Register Here. \nREAD ART\nCommunity of Readers    Saturday\, Feb 10 | 11 am to 1 pm | Giftshop Kid’s Corner\nFamilies are invited to the BCRI Kid’s Corner for a reading of “The Great Migration” by African-American artist\, Jacob Lawrence. \nDO ART\nMake and Take Art Fair    Tuesday\, Feb 13 | 10:30 am to 1 pm | Woolfolk Gallery\nGet creative with BCRI! Let’s “Do Art” with a fun\, hands-on day of arts and crafts. \nCREATE ART\nIssa Art Collab!    Wednesday\, Feb 21 | 12 to 4 pm | Woolfolk Gallery\nObserve art come to life with artists from BCRI and the Birmingham Museum of Art. \nTALK ART\nArtist Talk with Ricky Harris    Saturday\, Feb 24 | 1 to 2 pm | Giftshop\nMeet and learn from local Birmingham artist\, Ricky Harris\, who specializes in oil painting\, sculpture\, and photography. \nCOLLECT ART\nThe Art of Collecting   Thursday. Feb 29 | 5:30 to 7 pm | Community Resource Room\nClose out Black History Month’s celebration of African Americans and the Arts with a pointed conversation around the dividends and gains of collecting. This event requires pre-registration. Register Here. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/bhm-2024/ LOCATION:520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham Civil Rights Institute":MAILTO:bcri@bcri.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240115T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240115T170000 DTSTAMP:20240109T052711Z CREATED:20240109T051019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T052711Z UID:14427-1705309200-1705338000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:King Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:This Martin Luther King Day\, immerse yourself in a celebration of courage\, justice\, and community at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute! Join us for a day filled with meaningful activities\, vibrant performances\, and celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Admission to the museum and all activities is absolutely FREE! Get your tickets today! \n\n\n\nDay’s Activities\n\nScavenger hunts & quizzes\nGames\nSelf Guided Tours\nA play with Making It Happen Theatre\nCarlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir\nHealth Fair\nGreetings from the Mayor\, BCRI Leadership\, & Partners URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/king-day-24/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/King-main.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231216T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231216T220000 DTSTAMP:20231130T005816Z CREATED:20231129T045156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T005816Z UID:14323-1702749600-1702764000@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Holiday Karaoke DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets  URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/holiday-karaoke/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BCRI-Karaoke-website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231209T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231209T140000 DTSTAMP:20231129T044545Z CREATED:20231129T044545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T044545Z UID:14320-1702119600-1702130400@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Kwanzaa Celebration DESCRIPTION:Families as well as community members will have the opportunity to learn about how we celebrate Kwanzaa\, what the principles are\, and the meaning of the symbols all the while shopping with multiple types of vendors in the Ujamaa Market. There will also be hands-on activities\, food\, as well as African drumming and dancing. \n\nSpecial Entry Instructions \nPlease enter through the Admin building on 6th Ave to participate in the celebration. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/kwanzaa-celebration/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kwanzaa-bigger.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231210 DTSTAMP:20231130T005704Z CREATED:20231129T043644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T005704Z UID:14314-1702033200-1702119599@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Squadron STEM Fest DESCRIPTION:The future is here! Join the Birmingham Squadron for a game-changing event at Legacy Arena at the BJCC celebrating STEM – science\, technology\, engineering\, and math. Kids of all ages can engage with hands-on demos and much more. We’ll have some heavy hitters joining us to make the day complete. \nBCRI will be participating as a vendor The Birmingham Squadron’s Bi-Annual STEM Fest. In partnership with the Southern Center for Broadening Participation is STEM and K.R.U Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding\, BCRI will be providing STEAM related hands-on activities. Area students have been invited to attend. \nStem Fest starts at 9:00 AM \nGame Tip-Off: 11:30 AM vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers \n\nLearn More & Get Tickets URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/squadron-stem-fest/ LOCATION:Legacy Arena at BJCC\, 1898 9th Ave. N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BCRI-December-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231117T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231117T210000 DTSTAMP:20231116T233129Z CREATED:20231026T212042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T233129Z UID:13706-1700244000-1700254800@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Join us for our 31st Anniversary celebration DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, November 17\, 2023\, we will have our 31st anniversary celebration\, which promises to be an unforgettable evening. It will feature a dynamic blend of live music\, a new gallery experience\, and other engaging activities! The heart of this year’s celebration revolves around the theme\, “They Live Among Us\,” which serves as a touching homage to local activists who have devoted themselves to the cause of human and civil rights. During the event\, we will honor Dr. Freeman Hrabowski\, Commissioner Sheila Tyson and announce the inaugural list of district heroes in Birmingham\, further emphasizing BCRI’s dedication to preserving the stories of the city’s remarkable civil rights movement. \nAttire: Cocktail\nTicket Information: \n\n$125 per person November 1st and at the door while tickets last \nYour ticket comes with a membership! URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/join-us-for-our-31st-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T193000 DTSTAMP:20231019T183214Z CREATED:20231019T061102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T183214Z UID:13118-1698339600-1698348600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Cocktails and Conversations The Teacher’s Lounge Professional Development Network DESCRIPTION:Join the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute for an evening of fun\, hands-on science activities. Learn to DJ\, create a robot\, enter a virtual reality\, or enjoy star gazing and drones under the night sky! URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/2nd-annual-cocktails-and-conversations-the-teachers-lounge-professional-development-network/ LOCATION:BCRI Community Meeting Room\, 520 16th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BCRI-Cocktails-and-Conversations.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T130000 DTSTAMP:20231010T083204Z CREATED:20231002T201037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T083204Z UID:12892-1697104800-1697115600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Little Amal Children's March DESCRIPTION:Shining a Light on Human Rights Across Birmingham’s Past\, Present\, and Future. \nStarting at 10 AM\, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will welcome guests to Heritage Alive!\, a community event where attendees of all ages will create signs\, parade streamers\, and flower bouquets for the Children’s March. Then at 11 AM\, a send-off for Amal will commence outside of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. There will be a greeting by a City Official and a poetry reading by Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley Jones. \nThe Children’s March will begin at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, continue through Kelly Ingram Park\, and end at the steps of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. A gospel choir will perform at the church’s steps\, providing a powerful send-off for Amal\, as she leaves Birmingham to continue her journey across America. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/little-amal-childrens-march/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/little_amal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T170000 DTSTAMP:20231002T195742Z CREATED:20230912T212149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T195742Z UID:12721-1694851200-1694883600@www.bcri.org SUMMARY:Men of Change Exhibit Opening DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is proud to partner with the Birmingham Public Library Central Branch to share the Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. exhibit. \nThe exhibit will open at BCRI and the Public Library Central Branch on September 16th and run through December 2nd. \nMen of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. profiles the revolutionary men—including Muhammad Ali\, James Baldwin\, Ta-Nehisi Coates\, W.E.B Du Bois\, and Kendrick Lamar—whose journeys have altered the history and culture of the country. The achievements of the men are woven within the legacy and traditions of the African-American journey—achievements of excellence in spite of society’s barriers. \nThrough literary and historic quotes\, poetry\, original works of art\, dramatic photographs\, and a dynamic space that encourages self-reflection\, this innovative exhibition weaves together the historical and the contemporary to illuminate the importance of these men within the context of rich community traditions. It invites visitors to consider predominant narratives and engage in the authentic stories of history\, politics\, art\, culture\, and activism. Twenty-five contemporary artists were invited to reflect and celebrate the significance of these ground-breaking individuals through their own creative vision. These works of art serve as counterpoint to the sumptuously backlit photographs and inspiring quotes\, and together honor the truth of the African American experience in history and today. \nWhile these men made their mark in a variety of disciplines—politics\, sports\, science\, entertainment\, business\, religion\, and more—all understood the value of asserting their own agency by owning their own stories. \nMen of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. URL:https://www.bcri.org/event/men-of-change-exhibit-opening/ LOCATION:Birmingham Civil Rights Institute\, 520 16th St N.\, Birmingham\, Alabama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bcri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Edited_-BCRI_KL-JB.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR