68th Observance of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights
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68th Observance of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights

Join us at the Hilton UAB to celebrate the world changing movement that started at Old Sardis Baptist Church on June 5, 1956.

By Old Sardis Baptist Church

Date and time

Friday, June 7 · 7 - 9pm CDT

Location

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

808 20th Street South Birmingham, AL 35205

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Agenda

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

68th Observance of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights

Mr. William Bell, Master of Ceremonies

7:00 PM

Music by the Carlton Reese Unity Choir

7:20 PM

Eye Witness Account

Bishop Calvin Woods

7:30 PM

Blessing of the Food

Rev. Jahari Sailes

8:00 PM

Keynote Address

Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr.

8:50 PM - 9:00 PM

Closing Remarks and Benediction

Rev. Lukata Mjumbe'

About this event

  • 2 hours

Please join us to celebrate the formation of this Civil Rights organization in Birmingham over a full dinner.

You can expect to hear moving Freedom Songs from the Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir, an eyewitness account of ACMHR's formation from Bishop Calvin Woods, a historical retelling to Old Sardis Baptist Church's legacy, as well as a keynote address from Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr.

Frequently asked questions

Where do we park?

Parking is included in your ticket

What attire should I wear?

The event is semi-formal.

I have dietary restrictions - can you accommodate?

Yes! Please contact event staff, Regina Andrew by email at reginatandrew@gmail.com with any dietary needs and be sure to remind event service staff when dinner is served.

Is the venue ADA accessible?

Yes, it is.

Myself or my organization are interested in sponsoring this event. Who do I contact?

We are searching for sponsors to support the success of this commemorative event! Please reach out to oldsardisbaptist@gmail.com or Adrienne Reynolds at sugarshell1012@yahoo.com with your interest.

What is the dinner menu?

We want to keep some surprises, but you can expect chicken and sides with dessert. Our offered drinks will be sweet tea/unsweet tea and water.

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Old Sardis Baptist Church