Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Mission:

To enlighten each generation about civil and human rights by exploring our common past and working together in the present to build a better future.

Vision:

We stand strong as THE CORNERSTONE of the civil rights story, a living memorial with an on-going mission.

Values:

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is committed to:

Preserving and telling the Birmingham story

Being a good steward of archival and financial resources

Creating programs that encourage cultural awareness

Championing civil and human rights by facilitating an atmosphere of dialogue and understanding

BCRI is a cultural and educational research center that promotes a comprehensive understanding and appreciation for the significance of civil rights developments in Birmingham with an increasing emphasis on the international struggle for universal human rights.  BCRI is a “living institution” that views the lessons of the past as crucial to understanding our heritage and defining our future.  Since opening its doors in 1992, BCRI has been visited by more than 2 million people from all 50 states and around the world.  Visitors include adults, school children and students, families, researchers, and scholars.