S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays are back at the BCRI on July 13th and 20th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm! All kids & teens are invited to join us and The Southern Center for Broadening Participation in STEM to discuss, learn, and explore … Read More

S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays are back at the BCRI on July 13th and 20th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm! All kids & teens are invited to join us and The Southern Center for Broadening Participation in STEM to discuss, learn, and explore … Read More

Explore the BCRI Archives with Wayne Coleman through a showcase & lecture on public signs from the Jim Crow era, dating back to the 1930s.

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 … Read More

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.

For the Culture: Honor It! Celebrate It! Amplify It! The 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. … Read More

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 … Read More

Calling all high school & college students! Celebrate the 61st anniversary of the Children's Crusade, also known as the Children's March with BCRI, 16th Street Baptist Church, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Birmingham City Schools, and Civil Rights Footsoldiers! Registration … Read More

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 … Read More

Come join us for a day of interactive events at ANIME STEAM Saturday! Events 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. … Read More

Sign up HERE to join the recitation. Dr. King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail: A Community Recitation Friday, April 12, 2024 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm BCRI Grand Staircase, 520 16th Street N, Birmingham Join us as we commemorate … Read More

FREE WALKING TOURS EVERY SATURDAY IN APRIL @ 10 AM Join 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 … Read More

CURATE ART Art Walk With Wayne   Tuesday, Feb 6 | 12 to 1 pm | Woolfolk Gallery Journey behind the scenes of BCRI's historic art collection with Wayne Coleman, Director of Archives, and learn the science of curation - … Read More

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. … Read More

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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. … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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!

Shining a Light on Human Rights Across Birmingham’s Past, Present, and Future. Starting 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 … Read More

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. The exhibit will open at BCRI and the Public Library Central Branch on September 16th and … Read More

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church, the University of Illinois Center for Children's Books, Birmingham Public Library, the Hoover Public Library, The Morgan Project, Make it Happen Children's Theater, Sloss Furnaces, the Footsoldiers … Read More

On September 9, BCRI will feature Birmingham artist and native Willie Williams, Jr. and his artwork commemorating the lives of the Four Little Girls of 1963 entitled “4 the Little Girls”, available for sale in print and book versions. Join … Read More

MoCaFi is a financial services platform to help excluded communities create pathways to wealth through better access to public, private, and social capital. On Our Block pop-ups bring mobile banking, financial coaching, and wealth education to neighborhoods traditionally excluded from … Read More

On July 8th, author Neena Speer will host a discussion on her books Dear Future CEO ®ANI: A Thriving Business Owner's Secret & I Want To Be A Trillionaire When I Grow Up. Neena will also sign copies of her books for all who attend. About … Read More