📣 History lives in the voices of those who lived it. In 1958, a young janitor named James Pruitt helped prevent what could have been a deadly bombing at Birmingham’s Temple Beth-El. His story—once untold—is now being preserved thanks to an oral history initiative led by our

Today, we honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and begin a few days of reflection leading into MLK Day. In the spirit of Dr. King’s commitment to nonviolence, courage, and collective care, we are re-sharing In Defense of Our Peace, an episode of the Stayed on

We’re proud to share that the Birmingham Campaign exhibit created by our Summer 2024 Gateway Youth Leadership interns is now on display at Birmingham City Hall. From research and writing to design and interpretation, this exhibit was developed entirely by our Summer 2024 intern

Today, we mourn the passing of Claudette Colvin, a courageous woman who, as a teenager, refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus and helped ignite the modern Civil Rights Movement. Nine months before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin’s act of resistance led to Browder v.

As we step into a new year, we remain committed to preserving the places and stories that anchor Alabama’s Civil Rights history. Through historic churches, community spaces, and sites of organizing and resistance, the Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites

🎙️ New episode out now. We’re closing out the year by revisiting some of the most powerful moments from the Stayed on Freedom podcast. From meaningful conversations to stories rooted in memory, movement, and place, this episode reflects on the voices that helped shape 2025. 🎧

As the year comes to a close, we’re excited to share one last piece of good news—the recipients of our first round of Sustaining the Legacy grants! 🎉 This fall, seven proposals totaling $674,900 in requested funds were submitted by 13 Consortium members committed to advancing

🎄 HOLIDAY REFLECTION: As we gather with family, we remember that freedom wasn’t a gift—it was won through the sacrifice, courage, and determination of ordinary people who became extraordinary. From the Montgomery Bus Boycott that started in church pews to the Selma marches that

Out Now | Stayed on Freedom Podcast Episode 18 Released on the anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott’s conclusion, this episode reflects on the grassroots organizing that reshaped the Civil Rights Movement. We discuss the leadership that emerged, the community networks that

Out Now | Stayed on Freedom Podcast Released on the anniversary of the end of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, this episode explores how the boycott was carefully planned, organized, and sustained by Montgomery’s Black community. From carpools to mass meetings, this conversation

Yesterday, we gathered for our annual Consortium Christmas party, a time to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate the people who make this work possible. Moments like these remind us that our work is rooted not only in history, but in community. Today, we also released a new episode

Out Now | Stayed on Freedom Podcast Episode 18 Today, December 20, marks the anniversary of the end of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In recognition of that historic victory, we are releasing a new episode of the Stayed on Freedom podcast. This episode tells the powerful story of

This Saturday marks the anniversary of the end of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a 381-day movement that reshaped Montgomery and the nation. In recognition of that historic moment, we will be releasing a new episode of the Stayed on Freedom podcast. The conversation reflects on the

Weekly Site Highlight – First Missionary Baptist Church, Decatur 🕊️ Founded in 1866 by 21 formerly enslaved people, First Missionary Baptist Church is the second oldest Black church in Decatur and a pillar of spiritual and civic life in north Alabama. In 1910, the church

Dec 11, 1961 – Freedom Riders Attacked in Montgomery  On December 11, 1961, Freedom Riders were brutally attacked in Montgomery, Alabama, after challenging segregated bus travel across the South. The violence was so severe that federal intervention followed, showing both the

“As Goes Birmingham, So Goes the Country” is now on display at the Trussville Public Library ✨ This exhibition was created by our Gateway Youth Leadership Program student interns, who researched and designed a visual storytelling experience about Birmingham’s role in the 1963

On December 5, 1955, just days after Rosa Parks’ arrest, the Montgomery Bus Boycott officially began. That evening, the Montgomery Improvement Association was founded, with a young Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. chosen as its president. What began as a one-day protest grew into a

💡 THE POWER OF $25 MONTHLY: When you become a Monthly Champion, your $25 transforms into so much more: ✅ Leverages additional foundation grants (we've secured $5M+ since 2018) ✅ Enables emergency response when historic sites face crisis ✅ Funds equipment for digital

Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church is hosting its annual Poinsettia Sale this weekend. Ice pink, red, white, and jingle bell varieties are available for pickup in Selma. Support one of our Consortium member sites and grab yours while supplies last!

🌟 Today is Giving Tuesday 🌟 This morning, Pastor Marian Royston from St Paul United Methodist Church shares why the work of the Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium continues to matter for our state and for every community we serve. Her message is a

🎉 Giving Tuesday is tomorrow In today’s video, Adrienne Reynolds from Old Sardis Baptist Church shares why the Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium continues to matter for her community. Her story reminds us that preserving historic places is not only