Patrons and Donors/Members
PATRONS
The PATRONS of the National Center is a support and advocacy group for the National Center. The organization offers opportunities for interested community groups, businesses, and individuals to connect to, celebrate, and contribute to the National Center and to the advancement of its mission. The principal purpose of the PATRONS is to support the National Center and its mission through fund-raising and volunteer activities.
A slideshow detailing information about the members of the PATRONS group and the services and programs it provides.
Objectives
To carry out its purpose, the PATRONS support group is guided by the following objectives:
- To plan and execute events and projects for cultural enrichment and fund-raising;
- To provide a pool of responsible and informed volunteers who will assist with National Center activities (e. g. collections, exhibitions, tours, research, cultural programs, local school projects);
- To increase community awareness of and support for the National Center.
Membership
Membership in the PATRONS of the National Center is open to individuals, corporations, businesses, organizations, and other legal entities interested in supporting the purpose, objectives, and activities of the PATRONS and of the National Center.
Join the PATRONS and support the National Center in collecting, preserving, and disseminating information about the Civil Rights Movement and African-American culture, with a focus on Alabama and Montgomery.
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Upcoming Programs
June 13 - October 29, 2010
“The Dream Continues”
Images by the Birmingham Art Association and Marcella Hayes Muhammad.
Exhibition Dates: June 13 to October 29, 2010 (Excluding Holidays)
Cultural Spotlights
- National Urban League Convention Considers College Success, K-12 Education Reform
- Judge Blocks Disputed Parts of Immigration Law in Arizona
- YMCA lawsuit's 40th anniversary: Dees, historic case changed Montgomery forever
- When Race Is the Issue, Misleading Coverage Sets Off an Uproar
- Despite Sherrod spotlight, black farmers denied settlement
- UT strips Klansman’s name from Austin dorm