Events

S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays

520 16th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203

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

Summer Scholars Symposium

520 16th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203

We are excited to celebrate our Legacy Youth Leaders and IMLS Intersectional Scholars as future leaders in human rights and environmental justice! Join us on Tuesday, August 6th at the BCRI as we commemorate the 2024 LYLP docents and completion … Read More

History Exploration: African Americans in Cinema

520 16th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203

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 … Read More

Memorial Altar Box Classes

520 16th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203

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 … Read More

Volunteer Orientation

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 … Read More

Book Signing at the BCRI Bookstore

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 … Read More

Bare Hands Día de los Muertos Exhibit @ BCRI

520 16th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203

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. Día de los Muertos is a beautiful and joyful … Read More

Memorial Altar Box Class

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 … Read More

History Explorations: Latinx in Alabama

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.  Register below to attend!   Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with BCRI

Volunteer Orientation

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 … Read More

Book Signing at the BCRI Bookstore

Another Saturday book talk is coming up at BCRI! Meet author, Elunda Sanders, and grab a signed copy of her latest work, “Looking Through the Mirror', at the BCRI Bookstore on Saturday, October 5 from 12 to 2 pm.

Book Signing at the BCRI Book Store

Meet The Super Financial Bros at BCRI!  Join our Saturday book signing and grab your signed copy of their children's book series on October 19 from 12 to 2pm.