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

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

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

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 us at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute on Saturday, March 8, for a special Community of Readers event in recognition of International Women’s Day. This gathering will celebrate the voices of remarkable women through literature, reflection, and creative expression. … Read More

Join us for another book signing at the BCRI Gift Store! Get your signed copy of Dean Calbreath's "The Sergeant" on March 1st from 12-2pm. 

Attention: TALENT LEADERS & PEOPLE MANAGERS! The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) in partnership with Birmingham Corps presents: Lunch & Learn: Birmingham Labor Movements & Today's Workforce Access Thursday, February 27 • 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM • BCRI's Community … Read More

Community Wellness Day @ BCRI with UAB Live HealthSmart and Mobile Market Saturday, February 22 • 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM • The Commons & 16th Street Get free screenings from Live HealthSmart Alabama and know your numbers in 15 … Read More

Help Create the Jefferson County Memorial Quilt with Create Birmingham, in partnership with Jefferson County Memorial Project, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op, The Black Cherry Tree Project, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) A community-based initiative, this project seeks to … 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

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

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

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 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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

Bring the family and celebrate Kwanzaa with BCRI! Together, we'll explore the seven principles and symbols of this annual celebration of African-American family, community, and culture. Register to join us below! First celebrated in 1966, the seven days of Kwanzaa … Read More

Come celebrate the holiday season with BCRI and help support our mission at the Gifts for Good Holiday Market, presented by Protective Life at Protective Stadium on Dec. 14. Shop handcrafted gifts, baked goods, home décor and more from local … Read More

Grab your copy of "Eliza Grace Saves Christmas" before the holidays and meet the author, Irealle Saul-Sylvas.  She will be signing copies at the BCRI Gift Store on December 7th from 1-3pm.