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National Center’s Mission
The Mission of the Alabama State University Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture is two-fold: to serve as a clearinghouse for information concerning Montgomery, Alabama's pivotal role in the shaping and development of the modern civil rights movement, and to preserve and disseminate information reflective of socioeconomic conditions, political culture, and history of African-Americans in Montgomery. The Center will augment classroom instruction and curriculum through its living museum, scholarly seminars, publications, and appearances of its personnel at public forums around Montgomery and elsewhere. The facility will be a place for scholars, students, lay historians, and all people interested in studying the modern civil rights movement and Montgomery's place in it.
Upcoming and Current Programs
November 1, 2009
Visual Exegesis: Religious Images from African-American Artists from the Jean and Robert E. Steele Collection
Featuring a collection of art from world-renowned artists, The Jean and Robert E. Steele Collection is comprised of pieces which highlight artistic interpretations of religious themes in African-American Culture.
Art Exhibition Opening Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009
Art Exhibition Closing Date: January 29, 2010
Cultural Spotlights