The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) will mark the 50th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 during Black History Month with special events that are free and open to the public. For more information about events, please call 866-328-9696 x 234.
“Fifty years later, the impact of the landmark legislation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 continues to shape America into a more equitable society,” stated Ahmad Ward, BCRI Head of Education and Exhibitions. “During Black History Month, we should all take a moment to reflect on the monumental efforts and bravery of those in the 1960s who took a stand for a better future.”
BCRI events associated with Black History Month include:
Sunday, February 9 at 3 p.m.
Annual Helen Keller Art Show Awards Ceremony -Vann Gallery. Art show featuring visually and hearing impaired children in the State of Alabama will run through February at BCRI. Grand prize winners will be displayed in the historic Helen Keller birthplace in Tuscumbia, AL. Until 5 p.m. Free to the public.
Thursday, February 20 at 6 p.m.
Black History Month program – “What are the Civil Rights Issues in 21st Century America?” Public Forum—Rev. Abraham L. Woods, Jr. Community Meeting Room. Until 8 p.m. Free to the public.
Friday, February 21at 6 p.m.
Community of Readers family literacy program—Rotunda–recommended for families with young readers. Until 8 p.m. Free to the public.
Saturday, February 22 at 3 p.m.
Gallery talk for the exhibition Numinousneoism by artist, John Solomon Sandridge – Odessa Woolfolk Gallery. Until 4:30p.m. Free to the public.
Sunday, February 23 at 3 p.m.
Book signing for “Behind the Mic” by former WENN radio disc jockey, Roe Bonner. Chronicles important events from the history of the legendary Black-owned Birmingham radio station. BCRI Gift Store. Until 4:30 p.m. Free to the public.
Tuesday, February 25 at 6 p.m.
95.7 Jamz / McDonald’s Civil Rights Art Awards Ceremony – Rev. Abraham L. Woods, Jr. Community Meeting Room. Until 8 p.m. Free to the public.
Thursday, February 27 at 6 p.m.
BOB MARLEY: THE MAKING OF A LEGEND film screening and discussion–Rev. Abraham L. Woods Community Meeting Room. Based on footage shot in the early seventies and lost for more than thirty years, NAACP IMAGE AWARD winner Esther Anderson takes us on a journey to Jamaica and into 56 HOPE ROAD, Kingston, to see and hear the young BOB MARLEY before he was famous. Free to the Public. Until 8 p.m.
