Civil Rights Activist Committee/Foot Soldiers

Happy Memorial Day from the Civil Rights Activists Committee!

Foundational Black Americans practiced one of the earliest Memorial Day Most people think Memorial Day started with a general's order in 1868.But three years before that —something happened in Charleston.After the Civil War ended...

Birmingham’s civil rights foot soldiers share the stories behind their fight and why Alabama’s new maps worry them - NewsBreak In May 2026, the Supreme Court allowed Alabama to move forward with redrawing its congressional districts. Courts had previously blocked Republican leaders

National Day of Action!

Sen. Cory Booker Brings Urgency, Reflection to Birmingham Town Hall on Voting Rights and the Future By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times A town hall on voting rights featuring U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Terri Sewell drew a multigenerational crowd to Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham on May 4, …

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! Yesterday was a beautiful celebration of a fight that still continues today, and through perseverance and unity, we can overcome any adversity!

Come celebrate the 63rd Anniversary of the Children’s March with us today 10:00am-7:00pm! Don’t forget your lawn chairs! We will see you all there!!

Step into history and celebrate legacy at the 63rd Foot Soldiers’ Anniversary Civil Rights Street Celebration on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Historic 4th Avenue District.

This community celebration is a call to remember, reconnect, and rise together while honoring the courage and legacy of Birmingham’s Foot Soldiers. Bring your family, invite your friends, and be part of something bigger.

Step into history and celebrate legacy at the 63rd Foot Soldiers’ Anniversary Civil Rights Street Celebration on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Historic 4th Avenue District.

This community celebration is a call to remember, reconnect, and rise together while honoring the courage and legacy of Birmingham’s Foot Soldiers. Bring your family, invite your friends, and be part of something bigger.

Please help us wish our beautiful Chairwoman Paulette PorterRoby a Happy Birthday!! We appreciate all of your dedication and hard work for the organization. Enjoy your special day Mrs. Roby!! 😘🥳