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New pieces at BCRI fall into place

Posted on December 18, 2008 | 2 comments

Photo: Bob Farley/f8Photo

David Davis, building and grounds superintendent at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, adjusts the plastic covering Bull Connor‘s armored vehicle at the Institute’s Human Rights Gallery on Tuseday morning. The vehicle was used by the Birmingham Poilice Department and the former public safety commissioner during the 1960s.

The armored vehicle has been cut in half and will be the focal point of the Institute’s renovated gallery. BCRI plans to unveil the renovation during its Martin Luther, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2009. The facility opens free to the public that day at 9 a.m.

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Follow-up: BCRI formally receives National Medal in Washington, DC

Posted on January 15, 2008 | Leave a comment

BCRI receives IMLS award

Left to right: Mrs. Laura Bush, community member Shirina Davenport, President and CEO Lawrence Pijeaux, Jr., and IMLS Director Anne Radice. Photo credit: Bob Burgess/IMLS

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute formally received its 2007 National Medal for Museum and Library Service that was first announced in mid-November. On hand to receive the award in Washington, DC from First Lady Laura Bush and IMLS director Anne Radice were BCRI CEO Lawrence Pijeaux, Jr. and Birmingham City Schools family involvement coordinator Shirina Davenport (to Pijeaux’s left as you are looking at the image). Head on over to IMLS’ site to view the official general release and the one recognizing the Institute’s achievement.

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